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updated 4:19 p.m. ET June 2, 2009

McCain at Villanova University

	McCain: ‘I believe the strategy is succeeding’ April 15: Sen. John McCain tells Hardball’s Chris Matthews that he believes the “strategy in Iraq is succeeding” and a favorable security arrangement will eventually be established.
	Students ask McCain questions April 15: Students from Villanova ask John McCain questions, like whether he views himself as a “typical white person” and if he, like Sen. Clinton would like to throw back a shot of whisky.
	McCain on Obama’s ‘bitter’ comments April 15: Sen. John McCain talks about whether or not he thinks Obama is an elitist. He also addresses the issues of 527s.
	McCain talks politics April 15: April 15: Sen. John McCain answer students’ questions about foreign policy and the most important issue facing the government.
	McCain: ‘There is a desire for change’ April 15: Sen. John McCain says that he thinks that Sen. Barack Obama is an eloquent speaker and that he reflects a desire for change -- something McCain feels he can provide Americans.
	What McCain would like his legacy to be April 15: Sen. John McCain tells Chris Matthews that he would like to be remembered as an “imperfect servant” who served the country with honor.
	Read the entire transcript: 'Hardball College Tour:' John McCain What does the presidential nominee say about Bush, Obama and Iraq?

Obama at West Chester University

	Obama on how to get out of Iraq April 2: Sen. Barack Obama explains the differences between himself and Sen. Clinton on an exit strategy for Iraq. He says he's tough enough and will stick to his guns on changing policy.
	Obama answers questions from students April: 2: West Chester University students ask Barack Obama about the Rev. Wright controversy and how that's affected his faith, student aid, testing in schools and stem cell research.
	Obama on 3 a.m. phone calls April 2: Barack Obama explains to Chris Matthews that if president he will exercise “good judgment” when it comes to homeland security issues and that he'll make good decisions under stress.
	Obama gets personal April: 2: Sen. Barack Obama answers questions about his background, race in the race, how he quit smoking, and what he learned about America through his campaign.
	Obama on civil unions and education April 2: Barack Obama answers question about gay marriage and civil unions, improving inner city school systems and the Pennsylvania primary.
	Read the entire transcript: 'Hardball College Tour:' Barack Obama What does the presidential candidate say about Iraq, race and other issues?

South Carolina State University

Elizabeth Edwards and Rep. James Clyburn, D-N.C., joined the College Tour right before the first Democratic debate:

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	De Niro, Damon: Spies, patriotism and politics Stars of ‘The Good Shepherd’ play Hardball at the College Tour at GMU
	John Edwards at UNC at Chapel Hill Former Senator plays Hardball with Chris Matthews
	Tom Brokaw at Fordham NBC legend talks current events
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	Robin Williams and Barry Levinson at Georgetown University Mixing fun and politics

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