Obama and McCain face off
Friday's debate was no decisive showdown. But for undecided voters watching, did Obama look too green or McCain too mean?
Saturday, Sep 27, 2008 2:26 PM UTC 180News 2008 Elections, U.S. Economy
Walter Shapiro
News 2008 Elections, U.S. Economy
McCain’s looming debate debacle
Leading Republicans say that, short of total gridlock on the economic bailout, a McCain no-show on Friday would be "a huge political mistake."
Friday, Sep 26, 2008 10:52 AM UTC 142News 2008 Elections, U.S. Economy
Friday’s debate: A bizarre game of chicken
McCain is now unlikely to show up for the first scheduled showdown with Obama. Master stroke or campaign in meltdown?
Thursday, Sep 25, 2008 11:00 AM UTC 220News 2008 Elections, U.S. Economy
The battle for votes in Pennsylvania’s Clinton country
This year, the economy trumps social issues in blue-collar Scranton. That should mean advantage, Democrat. But what does it really mean when local voters say they don't "know" Obama?
Monday, Sep 22, 2008 11:46 AM UTC 100News 2008 Elections, U.S. Economy
Is 2008 a sui generis election?
So much about the Obama-McCain contest breaks the mold -- yet the electoral map is looking eerily familiar.
Friday, Sep 19, 2008 10:58 AM UTC 50News 2008 Elections
Money talks, Barack. Are you listening?
With the fall of the Dow, Obama has the chance to change the national conversation to something more important than moose hunting.
Thursday, Sep 18, 2008 11:00 AM UTC 83News 2008 Elections, Stock Market
Race — and the race for Ohio
Center-stage again, the Ohio contest between Obama and McCain may pivot on the impossible-to-handicap racial factor.
Monday, Sep 15, 2008 11:09 AM UTC 204News 2008 Elections, Sarah Palin
An America-first election — and Obama benefits
Seven years after 9/11, national security -- a political strong suit for the GOP -- recedes into the woodwork as voters focus on domestic issues.
Thursday, Sep 11, 2008 10:47 AM UTC 30News 2008 Elections, Barack Obama
John McCain is connecting with voters
But make no mistake: Barack Obama retains some important built-in advantages.
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008 10:52 AM UTC 119News 2008 Elections, Sarah Palin
John McCain, Republican top gun at last
The "imperfect" war hero steered clear of George W. Bush as he took aim at Barack Obama and tried to marshal his tarnished party.
Friday, Sep 5, 2008 12:37 PM UTC 82News 2008 Elections
McCain’s big running-mate rollout
Romney and Giuliani helped supply Wednesday night's "paranoid" conservative politics, while Sarah Palin showed she's no Dick Cheney.
Thursday, Sep 4, 2008 1:40 PM UTC 170News 2008 Elections
Welcome to John McCain’s party
President Bush is beamed in from afar and Joe Lieberman cheerleads for Sarah Palin, as the Republicans press ahead with a baffling convention.
Wednesday, Sep 3, 2008 12:14 PM UTC 99News 2008 Elections
American revolutionary
In his acceptance speech, Barack Obama stood up for Democratic values, took the fight to McCain -- and proved that the United States is still capable of reinventing itself.
Friday, Aug 29, 2008 11:28 AM UTC 99News Barack Obama
Biden — and Kerry and Clinton — go on the attack
Before Barack Obama's surprise appearance, a tag team of Democrats, including Bill Clinton, piles on John McCain. And Joe Biden, Rove-style, goes right for McCain's supposed strength.
Thursday, Aug 28, 2008 1:27 PM UTC 60News 2008 Elections
Biden’s mission
All signs are that Joe Biden won't back away from the job ahead of him -- combat with John McCain.
Tuesday, Aug 26, 2008 10:16 PM UTC 46News 2008 Elections
Is change “scary” or is change “hopeful”?
As the Democratic convention opens, with a speech by Michelle Obama and an in-person appearance by Ted Kennedy, undecided voters wrestle with their feelings about change -- and the nominee.
Monday, Aug 25, 2008 10:04 PM UTC 27News Ted Kennedy, 2008 Elections
Nobody’s yes man
By picking Joseph Biden as his running mate, Barack Obama chooses experience over hope.
Saturday, Aug 23, 2008 7:40 PM UTC 129News 2008 Elections
GOP: Here’s to Hillary’s big party!
Nothing would delight Republicans more than for the Clintons to upstage Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention.
Friday, Aug 22, 2008 11:35 AM UTC 180News Hillary Rodham Clinton
The sacrifice-free election strategy
Neither candidate speaks with much candor about solving the energy crisis. But the GOP will use U.S. oil drilling as a weapon against Obama.
Monday, Aug 18, 2008 10:25 AM UTC 37News Environment, 2008 Elections
Johnny, I hardly knew ye
After covering John Edwards -- and liking him -- for years, what I thought I knew about him was wrong. But reporters often misjudge candidates.
Thursday, Aug 14, 2008 10:39 AM UTC 150All Salon 2008 Elections, Dick Cheney
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