Politics

Barack Obama

Surprise guest at White House briefing: Obama

President Obama drops in to push back against GOP demands for "bipartisanship" on healthcare reform and jobs Video
Mike Madden
John Murtha, D-Pa.

Rep. John Murtha dies

The Pennsylvania Democrat helped make Nancy Pelosi House speaker and pushed for an early end to the war in Iraq
Mike Madden
Sarah Palin

Draw Sarah Palin!

A Democratic campaign committee sponsors a contest to illustrate and caption a photo of Sarah Palin
Mike Madden
Guantanamo

Return of Bush-era bogeymen

The fear-mongering that worked so well for Republicans in the early part of last decade is back with a vengeance
Gabriel Winant
U.S. House of Representatives

Washington snowed out

One winter storm after another disrupts government and politics
Mike Madden
Super Bowl

Census Bureau ad might save money

The Census pushes back on GOP complaints about an ad campaign for the 2010 survey Video
Mike Madden
Sarah Palin

Colbert takes on Palin's "hand-o-prompter"

Watch the comedian mock Sarah Palin's unusual method of storing notes for her Tea Party Nation speech Video
Mike Madden
David Paterson

Rumors or not, David Paterson is in trouble

Gossip is swirling about a new scandal for the New York governor. But his political future is already cloudy
Mike Madden
Healthcare Reform

Talking out healthcare, on-air

Both parties to reach the high ground by trying to extract a public "no" from the other side
Gabriel Winant
Republican Party

Pork is in the eye of the beholder

Some of the stimulus bill's fiercest critics wrote letters asking the administration to fund local projects
Mike Madden

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Sunday, Feb 7, 2010 10:08 EST

The first glimpse of President Palin?

Sarah Palin flirts with the possibility of a White House bid -- but makes no promises -- on Fox News Sunday
Mike Madden
Friday, Feb 5, 2010 18:33 EST

Another classic Michael Steele moment

RNC chairman's latest gaffe has his Democratic counterparts very excited
Alex Koppelman
Friday, Feb 5, 2010 15:20 EST

Dem tensions on healthcare flare up behind closed doors

In closed door session, Sen. Al Franken jumps on prominent advisor to President Obama over lack of leadership
Emily Holleman
Friday, Feb 5, 2010 13:06 EST

Cash only for spies

Spotted at the CIA gift shop: an unusual warning for undercover officers
Mike Madden
Friday, Feb 5, 2010 12:32 EST

Tancredo opens Tea Party Convention in style

President Obama elected by "people who could not even spell the word 'vote,'" former congressman says
Alex Koppelman
Friday, Feb 5, 2010 09:40 EST

Conservative writer compares O'Keefe to Schindler

Jill Stanek comes up with a novel way of defending ACORN "pimp" from charges about his views on race
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Feb 4, 2010 19:05 EST

The Scott Brown era officially begins

The Senate's newest Republican shows up -- early -- to take the GOP's 41st seat
Mike Madden
Thursday, Feb 4, 2010 16:28 EST

GOP makes Christmas bomber lose-lose for Obama

Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo., says the administration helped terrorists as it defended itself from Republican criticism
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Feb 4, 2010 14:22 EST

Quote of the day

President Obama addresses some of his fiercest, and oddest, critics
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Feb 4, 2010 09:48 EST

The demon sheep are coming for Californians

An odd video from Republican Senate candidate Carly Fiorina's campaign goes viral Video
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Feb 4, 2010 09:26 EST

O'Reilly, Stewart square off again

The Fox News host takes a break from mocking his "Daily Show" counterpart only to beg for his praise Video
Gabriel Winant
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2010 18:39 EST

GOP's Hensarling raising money from Obama scolding

Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas, accused of deliberate falsehoods by President Obama, appeals to the base for cash
Mike Madden
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2010 17:46 EST

How Scott Brown won the Google war

The GOP's winning Senate candidate in Massachusetts out-hustled his Democratic opponent online
Mike Madden
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2010 16:30 EST

Limbaugh wades into Emanuel-Palin battle

Radio host can't help but weigh in, using his own unique style Video
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2010 12:48 EST

Obama, Senate Dems prove original always better than sequel

Latest "question time" event a disappointing follow-up to president's chat with House GOP Video
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2010 11:30 EST

Republicans find legit challenger for Bayh

Former Sen. Dan Coats will run against Indiana Democrat, who could be in trouble
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2010 10:21 EST

Quote of the day (morning edition)

Ray LaHood says his new boss, President Obama, is doing just fine with his old colleagues, the House GOP
Mike Madden
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2010 09:25 EST

Illinois set for long, bleak Senate race

Democrats might well win, but it's not going to be fun
Gabriel Winant
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010 16:28 EST

Fox hits new low with Obama bow coverage

"Fox and Friends" tries hard to make a story out of nothing, and looks silly doing it
Alex Koppelman
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010 15:40 EST

Tennessee lieutenant governor goes Birther

Ron Ramsey says he doesn't know whether President Obama is a U.S. citizen
Alex Koppelman
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010 12:30 EST

Finally, liberals and Palin agree on something: Fire Rahm

The former V.P. candidate issues a Facebook call for the White House to fire chief of staff Rahm Emanuel
Mike Madden
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010 11:58 EST

Murtha hospitalized, in intensive care

Pennsylania Democrat reportedly suffering from complications related to gallbladder surgery
Alex Koppelman
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010 09:45 EST

2010 gets in full swing: Primary day in Illinois

The midterm cycle kicks off as voters in the Land of Blagojevich nominate candidates for governor, Senate, Congress
Gabriel Winant
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010 09:25 EST

Colbert destroys Harold Ford

Harold Ford the latest pol to stumble into late-night trap Video
Alex Koppelman
Monday, Feb 1, 2010 17:30 EST

Quote of the day

Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., explains why his side won their confrontation with President Obama
Alex Koppelman

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