Election’s forgotten winner: Harry Reid
A gain in seats and a more liberal caucus strengthen Democrats' position for the epic battles ahead
Thursday, Nov 8, 2012 7:34 PM UTC 16Politics U.S. Senate, Harry Reid
Thomas F. Schaller
Politics U.S. Senate, Harry Reid
Why Obama/Romney will win/lose
Mitt has it in the bag! No, Obama! Depending on whom you're listening to, both candidates are winning -- and losing
Friday, Nov 2, 2012 4:54 PM UTC 12Politics swing states, voting
Cool cat Obama shows his claws
At last, the president proves he's willing to fight for what he believes -- and flash a little mean streak
Wednesday, Oct 17, 2012 3:31 PM UTC 16Politics Mitt Romney, Barack Obama
Debate rematch: Obama has to call out Mitt’s flip-flops
In tonight's debate, the president needs to channel Joe Biden and expose the two faces of "moderate Mitt"
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012 11:45 AM UTC 107Politics 2012 Elections, GOP, Paul Ryan
Using Bush’s playbook
"Karl Rove politics" aren't quite dead: Obama's strategy in 2012 will mirror W's in 2004
Friday, May 11, 2012 3:06 PM UTC 62Politics 2012 Elections, Barack Obama
A big November ahead for Senate Democrats
Three experts tell Salon that the party may expand its Senate majority by half a dozen seats, but they also think at least one Democratic incumbent is vulnerable.
Tuesday, Jul 22, 2008 11:52 AM UTC 31News 2008 Elections
How big will Democratic gains be this fall?
A panel of experts projects the number of seats Democrats will add in the House in November -- and which Democrats are most likely to lose their jobs.
Monday, Jul 21, 2008 11:20 AM UTC 41News 2008 Elections
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.
Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 10:50 AM UTC 58News 2008 Elections
Why Obama should NOT pick Hillary Clinton as veep
He would lose his claim to being the candidate of change -- and probably wouldn't get any swing states in return.
Monday, Jun 16, 2008 11:16 AM UTC 124All Salon 2008 Elections
How Hillary Clinton botched the black vote
Her failure to challenge Barack Obama's huge momentum among African-Americans -- not a given at the start -- may have doomed her campaign.
Monday, May 5, 2008 11:09 AM UTC 353All Salon 2008 Elections
And then there were two
In a highly anticipated showdown, Clinton and Obama duked it out, sort of, in a fight for the high road.
Friday, Feb 1, 2008 1:00 PM UTC 97News 2008 Elections
When principles aren’t enough
Like the poor people he talks about, John Edwards has been forgotten by a lot of Democrats. Is his next role to play king- or queenmaker for the party?
Friday, Jan 25, 2008 12:53 PM UTC 108News 2008 Elections
Obama: “I am still fired up and ready to go”
The Illinois senator's message of hope saw some dramatic reframing as Clinton's victory in New Hampshire unfolded.
Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 1:07 PM UTC 36News 2008 Elections
The Oprah Winfrey show
The TV host accompanies her chosen candidate to South Carolina as Barack Obama closes on Hillary Clinton in the polls.
Monday, Dec 10, 2007 1:30 PM UTC 57News 2008 Elections
Are you there, God? It’s me, Rudy
An unholy trinity of issues -- abortion, immigration and his messy personal life -- could hurt Giuliani's chances with his key constituency, Catholic voters.
Monday, Dec 10, 2007 11:50 AM UTC 36News 2008 Elections, Religion
So long, white boy
Could 2008 be the year that Democrats finally admit an old sweetheart is never coming back, and stop pandering to the white male voter?
Monday, Sep 17, 2007 12:00 PM UTC 204All Salon 2008 Elections
How strong is the Democratic presidential field?
Not as strong as you think. A devil's advocate probes for weaknesses among the front-runners.
Thursday, Aug 9, 2007 12:30 PM UTC 77All Salon 2008 Elections
Why the Republicans don’t like their candidates
The GOP front-runner isn't Fred Thompson or Mitt Romney. It's "none of the above."
Thursday, Jul 26, 2007 11:50 AM UTC 92All Salon 2008 Elections
Is Rush Limbaugh right?
Could immigration really be the issue that finally cracks the Republican base? It's already making the party's '08 contenders act funny.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 11:33 AM UTC 76All Salon Republican Party, Rush Limbaugh
Losing Louisiana to the GOP
While the rest of America gets more Democratic, Katrina -- and George W. Bush -- may have turned the state bright red. Can John Breaux save the Democrats?
Tuesday, Feb 20, 2007 3:00 PM UTC 39News 2008 Elections, George W. Bush
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