Barack Obama

From a glass house, the straight talker throws stones

McCain's campaign is now criticizing Obama for having the temerity to make speeches outside the country -- of course, McCain did the same thing just a month ago.

By Alex Koppelman July 24, 2008

Report: More than 200,000 watched Obama

The crowd for Barack Obama's speech in Berlin was reportedly his largest ever.

By Alex Koppelman July 24, 2008

Obama had cheering Germans; McCain had German sausage

With their choice of counterprogramming for Obama's Berlin speech, Republicans try to portray McCain as more focused on the U.S. than Obama is.

By Justin Jouvenal July 24, 2008

"People of the world -- look at Berlin!"

Barack Obama's much-anticipated speech in Berlin wasn't a partisan affair, but a chance for him to speak of the city as an emblem for what needs to be done.

By Alex Koppelman July 24, 2008

In battleground states, bad news for Obama

A recent poll from four potentially key states shows that Barack Obama can't take victory for granted just yet.

By Alex Koppelman July 24, 2008

Obama's Olympic-size ad buy

Barack Obama's campaign is spending millions to advertise during broadcasts of the Olympics.

By Alex Koppelman July 24, 2008

Obama camp debuts Spanish-language radio ad

Highlighting Obama's personal history, the spot concludes, "It's time we had a president who understands we all deserve a chance to make our own way."

By Alex Koppelman July 23, 2008

No mistranslation in Maliki interview

Contrary to claims made by people trying to downplay the impact of the Iraqi prime minister's statement in support of Barack Obama's Iraq plan, it's now clear the translation was correct.

By Alex Koppelman July 22, 2008

National Review writer compares Obama to Hitler

Lisa Schiffren sees dark clouds over Barack Obama's plans for his speech at the Democratic convention.

By Alex Koppelman July 22, 2008

New McCain video: "Obama Love"

In the video, McCain's campaign paints the media as biased in Obama's favor -- and provides a window into its thoughts about its opponent.

By Alex Koppelman July 22, 2008

How much did Clinton donors give Obama?

Contrary to an early report, it looks as if Hillary Clinton's supporters ponied up for Barack Obama's campaign in June.

By Alex Koppelman July 22, 2008

The Clinton strategy -- for McCain?

Two writers for the conservative National Review exhort the presumptive Republican nominee to adopt Hillary Clinton's strategy in campaigning against Barack Obama.

By Justin Jouvenal July 21, 2008

Right calls foul on rejection of McCain's Op-Ed

Conservative bloggers are outraged by the New York Times' rejection of John McCain's piece and, unsurprisingly, decry the media's liberal bias.

By Vincent Rossmeier July 21, 2008

McCain meets with first President Bush, slams Obama

During an appearance with the current president's father, John McCain says his opponent has been "completely wrong" on Iraq.

By Alex Koppelman July 21, 2008

Obama campaign taking revenge?

There was no space for a New Yorker reporter on the press plane for Obama's overseas trip; some observers believe that may be related to the magazine's controversial cover image.

By Justin Jouvenal July 21, 2008

McCain, Obama agree to first joint appearance

The two candidates will participate in a forum at the church of the Rev. Rick Warren, author of "The Purpose-Driven Life."

By Alex Koppelman July 21, 2008

Obama's schedule

Barack Obama's camp has released information on the foreign leaders the presumptive Democratic nominee will be meeting with; meanwhile, John McCain may have created a security risk for Obama.

By Alex Koppelman July 18, 2008

New McCain ad hits Obama hard on foreign policy

The latest spot from John McCain's campaign goes after Barack Obama's record on the issue, but contains at least one seriously misleading claim.

By Alex Koppelman July 18, 2008

McCain advisor woos Clinton supporters

On Tuesday, Carly Fiorina met with a group of Clinton backers who are "intensely uncomfortable with the notion of a President Obama."

By Vincent Rossmeier July 18, 2008

Report: Obama won't speak in front of Brandenburg Gate

The presumptive Democratic nominee's desire to speak in front of the Berlin landmark had sparked some controversy; he'll reportedly appear elsewhere in the city instead.

By Alex Koppelman July 18, 2008