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Poor John McCain: Forced against his honor to run an ugly campaign
Glenn Greenwald
McCain-loving journalists continue to insist that the Arizona senator is an honorable, unwilling victim of his own campaign.
Joan Didion on “Election by sound bite”
Joan Didion
Obsessed by "lipstick on a pig" and "great stories," America has failed to see the real problems it faces
Banking on early votes for Barack
Mike Madden
How the Obama campaign is aiming to turn out early voters, and why it could be crucial for Election Day.
This time, McCain shows up for “Letterman”
Alex Koppelman
The last time he was booked on the late-night show, John McCain (sort of) suspended his campaign instead; Thursday, he tried to make amends.
McCain’s last stand
Walter Shapiro
The Republican senator's final debate performance was marked by oddball characters and marginal attacks, as hopes of his political resurrection appeared to fade.
McCain loses again
Joan Walsh
In a bizarre debate dominated by Joe the Plumber, the GOP candidate failed to break through, and his sarcasm -- again -- will hurt him.
Free Newsletters from Salon
Alex Koppelman
The organization's president says she wasn't aware of the racial connotations of the image, which is of Barack Obama on a food stamp -- "It was just food to me."
Did anyone really yell “Kill him”?
Alex Koppelman
The Secret Service says allegations that attendees at two of Sarah Palin's rallies called for the death of Barack Obama are unfounded.
Rove’s map shows big Obama win
Alex Koppelman
The latest projection from the man once known as "Bush's Brain" is that Obama is in position to capture 313 Electoral College votes, 43 more than he needs.
McCain goes positive, maybe
Alex Koppelman
After weeks in which his campaign ran only negative ads, McCain releases an extended positive spot -- the question is how much it'll really air.
Obama ad hits McCain’s “I am not President Bush” comment
Alex Koppelman
The campaign's post-debate spot returns to an old theme, tying the two Republicans together -- and takes advantage of McCain's expressions in the debate.
How to fix the Department of Homeland Security
David Berman, Paul Light
Among other messes left behind by Bush, the next president will have to clean up this unwieldy, inefficient behemoth. A few suggestions for Obama and McCain.
The Mac attack backfires
Joan Walsh
Polls show John McCain is only hurting himself with his negative campaign. Will he turn it around?
Polls: Obama wins again
Alex Koppelman
Early results indicate that a majority of voters believe Barack Obama swept his debates with John McCain.
McCain loses the last debate
Mike Madden
The last debate was John McCain's last chance to change the dynamic of the campaign. If he did change anything, he probably made it worse for himself.
Live-blogging: McCain gets angry
Mike Madden
The temperament gap appears again at the third presidential debate.
Live-blogging: Mercy for Palin
Alex Koppelman
Barack Obama wisely took a pass on attacking the Republican vice-presidential nominee.
Live-blogging: The Ayers card
Alex Koppelman
As promised, John McCain brought up the former Weather Underground member at tonight's debate.
Live-blogging: What are you, chicken?
Alex Koppelman
Debate moderator Bob Schieffer tries to taunt the candidates into attacking each other.
Live-blogging: Tune in again next time for the Obama show
Mike Madden
John McCain won't have another TV audience this large again. Barack Obama -- thanks to his prime-time specials -- will.
Live-blogging: Who let Bill Clinton in here?
Alex Koppelman
Discussing the economy, John McCain is trying to convince Americans that he understands what they're going through.
Can McCain perform the miracle he needs?
Alex Koppelman
It's time for the final debate -- and the GOP candidate's future is on the line.
Maybe he’s a terrorist — at least he’s not a Republican!
Mike Madden
How bad have things gotten for John McCain? Bad enough that voters are telling pollsters they think Barack Obama was in a "terrorist group" with Bill Ayers -- but they support him anyway.
Who will save the economy?
Andrew Leonard
Paulson hopes banks will lend their new billions. Democrats propose a $300 billion new deal. Voters get to add their 2 cents in 20 days.
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