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(CNN) — Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee, picked up Friday where President Bush left off Thursday.

In the latest episode of CNN=Politics Daily, Sen. McCain and Sen. Barack Obama, the front-runner for the Democratic Party's nomination, spar over U.S. foreign policy in what appears to be a preview of a possible general election match-up.

CNN's Jim Acosta reports on how Obama responded Friday to Pres. Bush's remarks in Israel a day earlier.

Dana Bash is out on the campaign trail with McCain.  She reports on how the Democratic Party has targeted McCain in the wake of Bush's controversial comments and Wolf Blitzer brings you McCain's latest salvo launched at Obama during the Arizona senator's speech Friday evening in Kentucky.

The California Supreme Court's historic ruling Thursday striking down the state's ban on same-sex marriage may send shock waves through the 2008 presidential race that reverberate to the benefit of one candidate in particular.  Carol Costello takes a look at the politics of the gay rights issue.

It's Friday.  That means it's time for Jennifer Mikell's Trail Mix — a retrospective of the most memorable moments in the presidential race this week.

Finally, Wolf Blitzer recently sat down with both Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton.  In two special episodes of CNN=Politics Daily, watch Blitzer's entire interviews with the Democratic rivals.

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(CNN) — A day after receiving the endorsement of a former rival, Sen. Barack Obama cemented his status as the front-runner in the Democratic nomination race by becoming the target of a very powerful Republican.

In the latest episode of CNN=Politics Daily, White House Correspondent Ed Henry reports from Jerusalem about President Bush's controversial remarks during a visit to Israel to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Jewish state's founding.

It did not take long for Sen. Obama and his fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill to respond to Bush's comments.  Suzanne Malveaux reports on how the Obama campaign reacted and how high-ranking Democrats quickly closed ranks around Obama.

Sen. John McCain, the Republican Party's presumptive nominee, also reacted quickly to Bush's remarks — by attacking Sen. Obama.  Dana Bash was on the campaign trail with McCain and explains how McCain's reaction is part of a broader strategy that McCain's campaign intends to use against Obama should he become the Democratic nominee.

McCain also made an unusual speech Thursday.  He envisioned the state of affairs in the U.S. and globally at the end of his first term in 2013 if he is elected president. Bash also reports on McCain's unorthodox method for setting forth the broad agenda of his presidency.

Finally, Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider puts President Bush's dust-up with Obama and other Democrats into the broader context of the contest for the Jewish vote during the general election.

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(CNN) — In the final weeks of the race for the Democratic Party's nomination, the battle is for delegates . . . and for momentum.

In the latest episode of CNN=Politics Daily, Sen. Barack Obama tries to steal back momentum from rival Sen. Hillary Clinton by going to Michigan, a general election battleground, and announcing the he has locked up the endorsement of John Edwards.

On the same day that Obama nabbed one of the most coveted remaining endorsements in the Democratic race, Sen. Clinton sought to capitalize on her landslide victory in West Virginia by sitting down for a one-on-one interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer. Clinton answers questions from two CNN iReporters, explains why she's staying in the race and then opens up about her daughter Chelsea.

Finally, Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider reports on the results from a special election in Mississippi that may have troubling implications for the Republican Party in the fall.

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(CNN) - West Virginia is the next battleground in the Clinton-Obama battle.

In the latest episode of CNN=Politics Daily, Sen. Barack Obama all but concedes defeat in Tuesday's contest in West Virginia. But, on the same day, Obama takes the lead over Sen. Hillary Clinton in another metric — the support of superdelegates — in the race for the Democratic Party's nomination. Jessica Yellin reports from the campaign trail in West Virginia.

As Sen. Obama appears to be beginning his general election campaign in some ways, watch Chief National Correspondent John King explain Clinton's best argument for why she should face Sen. John McCain in the fall. King also takes a look at alternative scenarios in the Electoral College if Obama runs against McCain, the Republican Party's presumptive nominee.

As the Clinton-Obama race rages on, McCain continues to lay out a number of policy positions in battleground states. Dana Bash reports from Oregon where McCain rolled out his plan to combat global warming.

Another candidate announced his intention Monday to enter the presidential race. Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider takes a close look at how a possible run by former Republican Congressman Bob Barr might affect McCain.

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(CNN) — CNN's Candy Crowley reports Barack Obama is close to overtaking Hillary Clinton in the superdelegate gap, in Friday's edition of the CNN=Politics Daily Podcast.

CNN's Mary Snow reports John McCain and Barack Obama are trading jabs in what could be a preview of the upcoming general election match-up.

And, a wedding in Crawford. CNN's Elaine Quijano has the details of Jenna Bush's private wedding Saturday at the Bush ranch in Texas.

Finally, CNN's Jennifer Mikell sums up the week's most memorable moments from the campaign trail.

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(CNN) – It was a split decision — with a substantial win for Sen. Barack Obama and a razor-thin victory for Sen. Hillary Clinton — in the North Carolina and Indiana Democratic primaries.

In the latest episode of CNN=Politics Daily, Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider breaks down exit polling data from Tuesday by age, race, and gender.

Suzanne Malveaux was with the Clinton camp on primary night, and has an inside look at the candidate’s next moves. Will Clinton fight to have the Florida and Michigan delegations seated? How will the New York senator raise the money she needs to continue her battle against Obama and his fundraising juggernaut? What arguments is she readying for her party’s superdelegates? Malveaux has all the answers – straight from sources inside the Clinton campaign.

Despite Clinton’s commitment to soldier on through the remaining contests, the math of the Democratic Party’s proportional pledged delegate allocation is working against her. Chief National Correspondent John King uses CNN’s “Magic Wall” to explain Clinton’s uphill battle to secure the delegates necessary to claim the nomination.

The next Democratic contest is in West Virginia, and CNN’s Jim Acosta is already on the ground there. Acosta takes a look at the demographics and issues in the state before Clinton and Obama face off there.

Finally, in a special post-primary version of his “What if?” series, CNN Special Correspondent Frank Sesno takes a look at what might happen at the Democratic convention if Democrats have not settled on a nominee before the party gathers in August.

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(CNN) — With the Democratic primaries in North Carolina and Indiana less than a week away and with deepening concern about the sputtering economy, all three major presidential candidates are targeting voters with economic messages.

In the latest episode of CNN=Politics Daily, Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider reports on a new CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll on how the American public feels about the way things are going in the country.

Senior Political Correspondent Candy Crowley reports from the campaign trail about the latest battle between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama over gas prices.

Not to be outdone, Sen. John McCain, the Republican Party's presumptive nominee, is targeting blue-collar, white voters — the so-called "Reagan Democrats" — in crucial states while his Democratic counterparts continue to fight for their party's nod.

Internet Reporter Abbi Tatton also explains what supporters of Rep. Ron Paul are doing to make the Texas legislator's new book a bestseller.

Finally, it's Friday. That's means it's time for Jennifer Mikell's Trail Mix — a look back at the most memorable moments from the campaign trail this week. (Let's hope you have the "fortitude" for the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, a gas station cappuccino machine, and a gender-bending compliment for Sen. Clinton).

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(CNN) – After six weeks of a hard-fought campaign, the voters in Pennsylvania’s Democratic primary have spoken.

In the latest episode of CNN=Politics Daily, the Best Political Team in News wraps up the Tuesday’s battle between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.

Suzanne Malveaux is on the campaign trail in Indiana with the Obama campaign. She explains what’s next for the Illinois senator after his loss to Clinton.

John Roberts speaks with Clinton, who shares her best argument to the Democratic Party’s undecided supderdelegates for choosing her as the nominee now that she’s won in Pennsylvania.

Finally, Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider takes a close look inside Clinton’s victory. Who did white men vote for? Who did late deciders pick? Who won over Pennsylvania’s newly registered Democrats? What were the top three issues for Pennsylvania Democrats? Schneider has all the answers to these questions, and explains what Pennsylvania exit polling data suggests about the Democratic rivals’ prospects in the remaining primaries.

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(CNN) — Issues of faith again take center stage Wednesday in the latest episode of CNN=Politics Daily.

White House Correspondent Ed Henry reports on Pope Benedict XVI's visit to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider reports on Sen. Barack Obama's meeting Wednesday with Jewish leaders. Schneider also takes a closer look at whether Obama has a problem with Jewish voters.

Suzanne Malveaux is on the campaign trail and files a report about Sen. Hillary Clinton's prospects in Pennsylvania's upcoming primary on April 22.

Finally, Chief National Correspondent John King caught up with Sen. John McCain as the presumptive Republican nominee continues to discuss his new economic proposals with voters. King also asked McCain about a Clinton supporter's statement that McCain is told old to be president.

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(CNN) — Clinton releases years of tax returns and CNN's Brian Todd gives you the highlights, in the latest edition of CNN=Politics Daily.

Also, the presidential candidates mark the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King's death. CNN's Candy Crowley reports on how Clinton and Obama spent the day while Sean Callebs tracks McCain.

Bill Schneider takes a look at the latest poll numbers on the economy and analyzes how they may affect the presidential race.

Finally, a podcast exclusive: CNN's Jennifer Mikell brings you the week's most memorable moments on the campaign trail.

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