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Quote of the day Quote of the day
An exploration of the similarities between John McCain and Britney Spears.
Alex Koppelman Jul 22, 2008
The skeletons and suits in Sharpton's closet
The controversial political leader and Democratic presidential candidate delivers a pointed warning: If you attack me, you risk being sued.
By Jake Tapper Jun 20, 2003
The hyping of Saddam's WMD
Last August, Bush said Saddam merely "desired" weapons of mass destruction. A month later, as he began selling the Iraq war, his tone suddenly changed.
By Jake Tapper Jun 18, 2003
McCain calls for hearings McCain calls for hearings
He still believes weapons of mass destruction will be found -- but says Congress should investigate whether intelligence was cooked.
By Jake Tapper Jun 12, 2003
What the definition of "WMD" is
The White House helpfully explains what the president meant when he claimed weapons of mass destruction had already been found.
By Jake Tapper Jun 11, 2003
How Ashcroft beats a full House How Ashcroft beats a full House
Critics deride his appearances before Congress as "carefully orchestrated," but he manages to come away from every face-off stronger than before.
By Jake Tapper Jun 11, 2003
Weapons of mass deception Weapons of mass deception
The Bush administration goes into full spin mode and Tony Blair battles to save his political life, as charges mount that they lied their way into war.
By Jake Tapper Jun 6, 2003
"1:30-1:45: Rewind Ace Ventura"
Democratic hopeful Sen. Bob Graham keeps an incredibly detailed daily log. His rivals say it's weird, and they plan to use it against him.
By Jake Tapper Jun 3, 2003
Allies: Where are the WMDs?! Allies: Where are the WMDs?!
The Dems and the U.S. public may meekly accept the administration's ever-changing answers about Saddam's alleged weapons. But our foreign allies don't -- and the more the White House spins, the angrier they get.
By Jake Tapper May 30, 2003
The corrections, continued
Just a few more dateline problems, editing errors and minor examples of moral turpitude from the nation's newspaper of record.
By Jake Tapper May 28, 2003
Don't ask -- he won't tell Don't ask -- he won't tell
GOP Senate hopeful Mark Foley announces he won't answer questions about his sexuality. Should voters care?
By Jake Tapper May 23, 2003
Bush's EPA chief seeks greener pastures Bush's EPA chief seeks greener pastures
Tired of losing battles with far-right adversaries, Christine Todd Whitman hands in her resignation.
By Jake Tapper May 22, 2003
Sleeper cell -- or foolish pawns? Sleeper cell -- or foolish pawns?
They trained with al-Qaida and met with Osama. All but one member of the so-called Lackawanna Six have pleaded guilty to lesser charges -- but insist they never meant anyone any harm.
By Jake Tapper May 19, 2003
Painting the country red
How Republicans learned to stop worrying and love the deficit.
By Jake Tapper May 15, 2003
Democrats square off Democrats square off
And it's Joe Lieberman who stands out in a crowded field without, yet, a breakaway star.
By Jake Tapper May 4, 2003
Santorum's one-week scandal Santorum's one-week scandal
The White House masters the art of saying little, and a would-be scandal about a senator's anti-gay remarks seems to fade away.
By Jake Tapper May 1, 2003
Lowered WMD expectations
Before the war, the Bush administration said the weapons existed and we would find them. Now, it's saying maybe we won't find them after all -- and the rest of the world smells a rat.
By Jake Tapper Apr 30, 2003
Bad information Bad information
Veterans of U.S. foreign information campaigns of both parties critique the administration's current efforts and bemoan the "one-liners coming out of Washington."
By Jake Tapper Apr 28, 2003
Would you buy a U.S. foreign policy from this man? Would you buy a U.S. foreign policy from this man?
Why the State Department's propaganda campaign to win the hearts and minds of Arabs and Muslims is a mess.
By Jake Tapper Apr 25, 2003
WMD, MIA?
Hasty, incomplete news reports have suggested that coalition troops found chemical weapons, or even nukes, in Iraq. They haven't -- at least not yet. And the rest of world is watching skeptically.
By Jake Tapper Apr 16, 2003
Conservative constitutional catfight!
Right-wing activists team up with the left-wing ACLU to bash the PATRIOT Act. The Justice Department is not amused.
By Jake Tapper Apr 11, 2003
The last place we liberated The last place we liberated
The White House calls Afghanistan a success story. But the failure to commit needed resources has left it a chaotic, increasingly dangerous country where violent warlords run amok. Are we going to repeat our mistake in Iraq?
By Jake Tapper Apr 10, 2003
Among the Democrats
On a big night for the sitting president, his Democratic challengers gather together to rally the faithful -- and crack Bush jokes.
By Jake Tapper Apr 10, 2003
Why won't anyone listen to Gary Hart?
The former, and possibly future, presidential candidate says he pushed a resolution that could have kept the U.S. out of war. But no Democratic leader wanted to hear it.
By Jake Tapper Apr 3, 2003
War? What war? War? What war?
Dean, McAuliffe and the DNC wine and dine the party faithful in New York, pretending affirmative action, abortion and ethanol are really what's on their minds.
By Jake Tapper Apr 2, 2003
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