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Haunted by Elizabeth

Elizabeth Edwards is regarded as her husband's moral anchor. Knowing what she knew, how could she have supported his continued race for president?


Term Limits, Sen. Kennedy?

By Mike Lillis 01/28/2008 | 24 Comments

In a much-hyped rally announcing his endorsement of presidential hopeful Barack Obama, Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) piled heaps of praise on the young Illinois senator Monday. Obama, Kennedy said, will be a fighter, an inspirer, a great uniter in the image of Kennedy's brother Jack, who came to power in another era of ideological bickering.


Maverick McCain Turns Mean

By Sridhar Pappu 07/29/2008 | 22 Comments

At one time Sen. John McCain was a light-hearted, free-wheeling straight-shooter, but these days he's become a smug, grouchy candidate.


Gender Betrayal

Suffering a divided conscience, Clinton's generational sisters grapple with loyalty versus the appeal of the new kid on the block.


Clinton Donors Press for Veep Slot

By Sridhar Pappu 07/16/2008 | 17 Comments

A few months ago ardent Clinton supporters would have settled for nothing less than the presidency, but now major donors like Jill Iscol are starting to rethink the vice presidency.


Fast and Loose With the Facts

By Spencer Ackerman 03/19/2008 | 16 Comments

Bush and Cheney will probably leave office with a sad legacy, while two prominent reporters who backed the war have seen their careers flourish.


McCain Calls Arizona a Swing State

By John Dougherty 06/10/2008 | 14 Comments

Conservatives have resisted rallying around the presumptive GOP nominee, even in Arizona.


What's Wrong With Perseverance?

Seldom do we see a woman so fiercely serve her own ambition, but there's a flip-side. Clinton is flirting with seriously damaging her party's likely nominee.


Clinton Devised Both Pro-war and Anti-war Candidacy

By Spencer Ackerman 02/05/2008 | 14 Comments

Ten minutes in Hollywood on Thursday could prove to be Clinton's Waterloo -- if not now, then perhaps in November.


McCain's Arizona Woes Continue

By John Dougherty 07/10/2008 | 13 Comments

PHOENIX -- Sen. John McCain is hurting among independents and now Libertarian candidate Bob Barr is siphoning off a key bloc of the GOP.


Ike's Granddaughter Calls Obama 'Future of America'

By Sridhar Pappu 08/11/2008 | 12 Comments

Is Susan Eisenhower just another moderate Republican backing Obama? Or is she on the frontlines of something bigger?


McCain Bets on Off Shore Drilling

Off shore drilling has remained a third rail issue in California for 40 years, even as gas prices rise.


Paul Posse Threatens GOP Siege

By Jefferson Morley 05/21/2008 | 11 Comments

While Minnesota law enforcement is focusing on anti-war and leftist demonstrations at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul next September, Minnesota Monitor reports that another group of political activists are threatening disruptions: the Ron Paul gang.

Supporters of the libertarian congressman want their man to get an invitation for a primetime speaking slot at the GOP conclave. Their appeals to Maria Cino, chief of convention arrangements, are not subtle. Said one:


Lieberman Questions Obama's Judgment On Iran and Israel

By Matthew DeLong 06/04/2008 | 10 Comments

Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.), a McCain supporter, challenged Sen. Barack Obama's judgment and experience on Israel and national security issues, following the Illinois senator's speech this morning at the influential pro-Israel lobbying group American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, conference in Washington. Lieberman said there was "a disconnect between some of the things [Obama] said today" and some of his past statements.


Fans Realize Obama Is Not Divine

By Bruce McCall 08/04/2008 | 9 Comments


Rockefeller's Apology Doesn't Excuse Washington Culture

By Gregg Easterbrook 04/10/2008 | 9 Comments

What Rockefeller's McCain statement and subsequent apology reveal about Washington.


Clinton, Obama Already Courting Edwards Supporters

By Holly Yeager 01/30/2008 | 9 Comments

Even before John Edwards officially ended his campaign, the Democratic front-runners issued statements praising his efforts and making not-so-subtle pitches to his supporters.


Clinton Undermining His Elder Statesman Standing

By Robert Dallek 01/29/2008 | 9 Comments

Bill Clinton’s ever increasing role in the presidential campaign has stirred much discussion. Has an ex-president ever taken so aggressive a part in his party’s nominating contest?


Is Jindal Too Conservative for McCain?

By Arthur Allen 07/28/2008 | 8 Comments

Gov. Bobby Jindal is known for his far right-wing religious conservatism.


Energy Talk

Framing is as important as the issues themselves. Just ask President Jimmy Carter.


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