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What will Dems do about Burris now?
Alex Koppelman
A state court decision says Roland Burris doesn't need the approval of the Illinois secretary of state, putting the Senate Democratic leadership in a bind.
Is Obama aiming too low?
Andrew Leonard
11 days before his inauguration, and critics are rushing to accuse the president-elect of excessive caution.
Is Obama deliberately snubbing Dean?
Alex Koppelman
Despite the outgoing DNC chair's successes, the incoming administration hasn't been very welcoming, and people close to him reportedly aren't happy.
Forget “Hannity and Colmes,” here’s “Hannity and Sharpton”
Alex Koppelman
Al Sharpton will play the liberal foil on the first edition of the Fox News show after the departure of co-host Alan Colmes.
Salon Radio: Dr. Nathan Burroughs on dynastic politics
Glenn Greenwald
Dynastic succession -- Caroline Kennedy v. Andrew Cuomo -- is becoming increasingly common in the U.S. politics. What does that mean for democracy?
Quote of the day
Alex Koppelman
Right-wing commentator Debbie Schlussel bemoans the good old days of comic books, when the heroes weren't Obama-supporting terrorist lovers.
No good candidates for RNC chair
Alex Koppelman
Why none of the six men in the race have the right stuff for the job of leading Republicans back to victory.
Report: Brennan will be top counterterror advisor
Alex Koppelman
John Brennan, who was forced to withdraw from consideration to head the CIA, will reportedly have a vital job in the Obama administration.
Obama formally puts Kaine in charge of DNC
Mike Madden
Expect the Democratic National Committee to pick up where Obama's campaign left off, as Tim Kaine -- a longtime Barack Obama backer -- takes control.
Obama beats McCain (officially)
Mike Madden
Congress certifies the Electoral College vote, clearing the procedural way for Barack Obama to take the oath of office on Jan. 20
Bad news for GOP: Sen. Kit Bond retiring
Alex Koppelman
The announcement means an open seat in Missouri, a swing state, in 2010.
Obama: “A clean break from a troubled past”
Andrew Leonard
The president-elect makes his case to the nation for immediate action on the economy. Let's hope Senate Republicans were listening.
America then and now
Glenn Greenwald
It's now commonplace for our political and media elites to explicitly renounce the principles of justice which the U.S. long led the world in advocating.
GOP introduces bill to fight nonexistent enemy
Alex Koppelman
Republicans' battle to stop the return of the Fairness Doctrine continues, even though no one really wants to bring it back.
W. and the damage done
Vincent Rossmeier, Gabriel Winant
President Bush inherited a peaceful, prosperous America. As he exits, Salon consults experts in seven fields to try to assess the devastation.
Reasons to think twice about seating Roland Burris
Joan Walsh
Democrats should be the party of integrity in the wake of crippling corruption scandals for Republicans -- and racial politics can backfire.
Joe the Plumber’s now Joe the Reporter
Alex Koppelman
His 15 minutes of fame aren't quite finished -- a conservative blog network is sending him to report from Israel.
Don’t rile the Gators, Nancy Pelosi!
Andrew Leonard
A Florida Republican asks the speaker to postpone some congressional votes so he can go to the college football championship game.
What ban? Coulter appears on “Today”
Alex Koppelman
Despite a report that NBC had decided to stop booking the conservative columnist, she was back on the show Wednesday.
Dianne Feinstein, maverick
Alex Koppelman
The California senator is suddenly bucking her party's leadership at every turn.
Report: CNN’s Gupta Obama’s choice for surgeon general
Alex Koppelman
Dr. Sanjay Gupta has reportedly been offered the job already, and is likely to accept.
Obama: Civilian deaths in Gaza, Israel “source of deep concern”
Alex Koppelman
The president-elect speaks for the first time about the ongoing violence.
The Israel rules
Gary Kamiya
America's support of the Gaza attack proves once again that our mythical image of Israel has blinded us to its faults -- a myopia with devastating consequences for both countries.
How far should Obama go for GOP support?
Joan Walsh
Obama shouldn't sacrifice his stimulus plan's power trying for lots of GOP votes. Plus: Why Panetta is a great CIA choice.
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