Current News & Politics

• Meet Sarah Palin's radical right-wing pals Extremists Mark Chryson and Steve Stoll helped launch Palin's political career in Alaska, and in return had influence over policy. "Her door was open," says Chryson -- and still is.
  By Max Blumenthal and David Neiwert
• Going for broke in Pennsylvania McCain is redoubling efforts against Obama in this key electoral battleground, where the Philly factor could be decisive.
  By Mike Madden
• A debate for sobering times With the economy nose-diving, McCain did not achieve the surge he needed, while Obama looked masterly as the candidate of reassurance.
  By Walter Shapiro
• The low road to the White House As the gloves come off in the presidential race, John McCain seems ever more willing to dispense with past claims to personal honor.
  By Walter Shapiro

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