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Gore looking to 2012? Gore looking to 2012?
The former vice president is heading to Iowa for a dinner that has become a ritual for Democratic presidential hopefuls.
Alex Koppelman Sep 9, 2008
The swing states of 2008 The swing states of 2008
Salon asks a round table of experts to predict where the presidential election will be won or lost. It's not just about Ohio anymore.
By Thomas F. Schaller Jun 24, 2008
In Iowa, Obama reaches toward victory In Iowa, Obama reaches toward victory
Back in the state where his remarkable run began -- also a critical battleground this fall -- Barack Obama focused on a showdown with John McCain.
By Mike Madden May 21, 2008
How will Barack Obama get to 270? How will Barack Obama get to 270?
This November, a Democratic victory will probably hinge on the Electoral College votes of a handful of swing states. Howard Dean's pollster examines 17 fall battlegrounds, one by one.
By Paul Maslin May 16, 2008
What now, Obama? What now, Obama?
He took Iowa, but is he too polite to go the distance? Salon's reader community Table Talk sounds off.
Jan 4, 2008
Barack delivers, Hillary disappoints Barack delivers, Hillary disappoints
Obama's big win in Iowa also highlights the inadequacy of Clinton's campaign strategy -- more caution than inspiration. Now she must change course.
By Joe Conason Jan 4, 2008
The economic consequences of Huckabee The economic consequences of Huckabee
What would Jesus do in a recession? More tax cuts for the rich? Or a new New Deal?
Andrew Leonard Jan 4, 2008
How Barack Obama swept to victory in Iowa How Barack Obama swept to victory in Iowa
In three different Des Moines precincts, a vote-by-vote account of how the Obama wave built.
By Mike Madden, Walter Shapiro and Joan Walsh Jan 4, 2008
Barack Obama's breakthrough victory Barack Obama's breakthrough victory
The Illinois senator with magnetic appeal still faces a formidable foe in Hillary Clinton. But his decisive win in Iowa propels him toward the Democratic nomination.
By Walter Shapiro Jan 4, 2008
Mike Huckabee sees the light Mike Huckabee sees the light
With his victory in Iowa, the former Baptist minister deals Mitt Romney a blow -- but could John McCain be the biggest winner?
By Mike Madden Jan 4, 2008
Deal or no deal? Deal or no deal?
Rumors fly about Bill Richardson and Joe Biden throwing support to Barack Obama. Don't believe them, the long shots say.
Mike Madden Jan 3, 2008
John Edwards faces his day of reckoning John Edwards faces his day of reckoning
Iowa is either the beginning or the end for the 2004 vice-presidential nominee, who has more to gain and more to lose than his two chief rivals.
By Walter Shapiro Jan 3, 2008
Can money buy Mitt Romney love in Iowa? Can money buy Mitt Romney love in Iowa?
The CEO candidate tries to grind out an expensive victory over a surging, underfunded and baffling upstart.
By Mike Madden Jan 2, 2008
Barack Obama's nouvelle vague Barack Obama's nouvelle vague
We know he's a "hope monger," but the rest of Obama's unconventional message is elusive.
By Walter Shapiro Jan 1, 2008
Mike Huckabee's leap of faith Mike Huckabee's leap of faith
The GOP insurgent appeals to some conservative Iowans because he "fears God." But will religious supporters bring him the light of victory?
By Mike Madden Dec 31, 2007
Mike Huckabee on "violence and terror" at home Mike Huckabee on "violence and terror" at home
The presidential hopeful spins Bhutto's assassination as a U.S. border-security issue.
Mike Madden Dec 28, 2007
The secret to Mike Huckabee's success The secret to Mike Huckabee's success
With his meteoric rise in Iowa, the aw-shucks former governor has an unlikely strategic doppelgänger -- John Edwards.
By Walter Shapiro Dec 21, 2007
America's next top Democrat America's next top Democrat
With the Iowa vote nearing, Clinton, Obama and Edwards reveal sharp tonal differences, betting the farm not on policy but on political panache.
By Walter Shapiro Dec 18, 2007
The last Iowa debate (Thank God!) The last Iowa debate (Thank God!)
The Democrats have their final pre-caucus debate, and it's just as dull as Wednesday's Republican dud. When Mike Huckabee tells Elizabeth Edwards a debate is boring, it's boring.
By Walter Shapiro Dec 14, 2007
The GOP's field of dreams The GOP's field of dreams
Fred Thompson flickers to life. Mike Huckabee apologizes for bad-mouthing Mitt Romney's faith. But Wednesday's debate showed it's still anybody's race to win in Iowa.
By Walter Shapiro Dec 13, 2007
College kid caucus stuffing in Iowa? College kid caucus stuffing in Iowa?
A debate rages in the first voting state about whether college students should exercise their legal rights.
Michael Scherer Dec 12, 2007
You, too, can be a campaign reporter! You, too, can be a campaign reporter!
Up to speed on Dennis Kucinich's UFO encounters? Know which candidate is Dick Cheney's cousin? Test your '08 savvy here.
By Michael Scherer Nov 27, 2007
Iowa roundup: A pox on the polls Iowa roundup: A pox on the polls
Here are some just-typed notions to carry you through the last break in the political action before the caucuses.
Walter Shapiro Nov 24, 2007
Obama goes for the capillaries Obama goes for the capillaries
Barack Obama delivers a rousing speech in Iowa on Saturday night, all but calling out Hillary Clinton, and then gets weak-kneed on Sunday morning.
By Walter Shapiro Nov 12, 2007
Mike Huckabee, on a wing and a prayer Mike Huckabee, on a wing and a prayer
In a Salon interview, the long-shot GOP candidate reveals his convictions about gay marriage, wonders about Mitt Romney's faith, and fires back at Fred Thompson.
By Michael Scherer Nov 9, 2007
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