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The Clinton-Colombia Connection: It Goes Back a Long Way

Arianna Huffington | Posted 04.09.2008 | Politics

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A week ago, if you'd asked most people to say the first thing that popped into their heads when they heard the word "Colombia," you might have gotten: "coffee," "cocaine," or maybe even "kidnappings." Today that list would probably be led by "Clinton."

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Mark Penn, Designated Scapegoat?

Chris Weigant | Posted 04.09.2008 | Politics

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This is an interesting move for Clinton: it could truly be an effort to reunite the party by distancing herself from the mudslinging -- which will help the party whether she's the nominee or not.

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Fired Clinton Campaign Head Mark Penn Takes His Client to Dinner

Jeff Danziger | Posted 04.08.2008 | Politics

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Mark Penn's Clinton Camp Role Remains Undefined

Huffington Post | Posted 04.08.2008 | Politics

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The Clinton camp faced a series of questions from reporters seeking to clarify what, exactly, is Penn's new role with the campaign. "I appreciate the...

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Hillary Clinton's Penn-Ultimate Leadership Mistake

Gloria Feldt | Posted 04.08.2008 | Politics

That Clinton finally fired him as chief consultant -- though strangely retaining him as pollster, not realizing that failure to fire cleanly is as bad as not firing at all -- is a Hail Mary pass, but it's the best supporters can hope for.

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Lobby For Colombia Trade Pact Casts A Wide Net

New York Times | ERIC LIPTON and STEVEN R. WEISMAN | Posted 04.07.2008 | Politics

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There have been all-expense paid trips to Colombia for more than 50 members of Congress, featuring coffee tastings and dinner at a posh restaurant ins...

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Clinton Colombia Ties Don't Stop With Former Chief Strategist

Politico | Eamon Javers | Posted 04.07.2008 | Politics

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Mark Penn isn't the only Hillary Rodham Clinton supporter on the wrong side of the Colombia trade agreement. The Democratic-leaning advocacy firm the...

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A Test for Democrats on Foreign Policy

John Fund | Posted 04.07.2008 | Politics

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The simple truth is that the opposition to the Colombian trade agreement -- from the Democratic presidential contenders to Nancy Pelosi -- has nothing to do with reality.

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Axelrod On Penn: 'You Can Use The Word Hypocrisy'

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 04.07.2008 | Politics

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Obama campaign strategist David Axelrod called Mark Penn's departure from the Clinton campaign "stunning," and coined the iconic quip for this morning...

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Mark Penn Finally Fired

Dylan Loewe | Posted 04.06.2008 | Politics

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Mark Penn should have been fired back in September and again in January. He should have been fired after Super Tuesday, and fired after the 11 contests that followed.

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Mark Penn Resigns As Chief Strategist For Clinton Campaign

Huffington Post | Posted 04.06.2008 | Politics

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Mark Penn, Sen. Hillary Clinton's chief strategist and longtime confidant stepped down from the presidential campaign late Sunday night. His resignat...

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Colombian Government Fires Top Clinton Strategist Mark Penn

CNN | Juan Carlos Lopez, Alex Mooney and Mike Rosell | Posted 04.05.2008 | Politics

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The Colombian government severed ties with Clinton strategist Mark Penn and his public relations firm Saturday, unhappy Penn referred to a recent meet...

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