Jim Webb

Buttons supporting U.S. Senator Rand Paul sit on display during a campaign stop in Atkins, Iowa, when he was still in the 2016 race.

Politics & Government

An Ode To The Also-Rans In American Politics

8:45am February 06, 2016

by Scott Simon

Scott Simon ponders the people behind the names on buttons and bumper stickers and other political ephemera. Though they may not have been winners, he's inspired by their determination to try.

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Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb, accompanied by his wife, Hong Le Webb, announces he will drop out of the Democratic race for president during a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington on Tuesday.

Jim Webb Exits Democratic Primary, Leaves Door Open For Independent Bid

2:13pm October 20, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The former Virginia senator decries the extremes to which both parties have moved and says he will consider running as an independent, where more people identify.

Democratic presidential candidate and former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb listens during the CNN Democratic presidential debate in Las Vegas on Oct. 13.

Jim Webb Flirts With An Independent Bid

8:25pm October 19, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The former Virginia senator complained repeatedly in last week's debate he wasn't getting enough time. Now, he could be leaving the party altogether for a third-party run.

More Than Anyone, Hillary Clinton Helped Herself In First Democratic Debate

9:14am October 14, 2015

by Ron Elving

The former secretary of state has been battling a controversy over her use of a private email server, but in the first Democratic debate, she was crisp and changed the conversation for a night.

What To Watch For At Democrats' First Debate

5:28pm October 13, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Hillary Clinton needs to appear likable and trustworthy, while Bernie Sanders needs to appear presidential. Others need to make the case for why voters should give them a look.

Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb, who is running for president, speaks at the Urbandale Democrats' Flag Day celebration on June 14 in Urbandale, Iowa.

Webb Seeks To Clarify Defense Of Confederate Battle Flag

7:43pm July 09, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

Ex-Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., has defended the Confederate battle flag for years, making a nuanced argument for what it represents. But that's been complicated after the shooting at a Charleston church.

Former Sen. Jim Webb speaks at the National Sheriffs' Association annual conference last month in Baltimore.

5 Things You Should Know About Jim Webb

1:10pm July 09, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

The former senator, the fifth Democrat to enter the presidential race, has a colorful background as a veteran, author, reporter and defender of the Confederacy.

Former Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., speaks at the National Sheriffs' Association presidential forum in Baltimore on Tuesday. Webb announced Thursday that he is running for president.

Former Sen. Jim Webb Announces Run For Democratic Nomination

4:21pm July 02, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Webb, 69, represented Virginia for a single term beginning in 2007. He says the country "needs a fresh approach to solving problems."

"Who, me? Run?" Would-be presidential candidates are ditching "testing the waters" and "exploratory committees" to hold onto unlimited and undisclosed cash for longer.

Money Rules: Candidates Go Around The Law, As Cash Records To Be Smashed

9:32am April 20, 2015

by Peter Overby

More money is expected to be raised and spent in 2016 than in any election in U.S. history. But, as candidates ditch old ways of campaigning, more of it is expected to be undisclosed and untraceable.

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