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Doc Hudson vs. Che Guevara
Andrew O'Hehir
Paul Newman's crusty, kid-friendly, oddly classic final role (as a car). Plus: Film-world eggheads battle over Soderbergh's unconventional "Che."
Palin uses Ayers, Wright to attack Obama
Alex Koppelman
Sarah Palin isn't shying away from one line of attack that John McCain had previously condemned.
New McCain ad calls Obama “dishonorable”
Alex Koppelman
As the campaign gets even more personal, the McCain campaign releases an ad falsely implying Obama slandered U.S. troops, and saying the Democrats are "too risky for America."
“I find her offensive”
Tristram Korten
John McCain was making a bid for South Florida's Jewish voters, a crucial demographic in a purple state. But then he chose Sarah Palin as a running mate.
How McCain could tilt the Supreme Court
Erwin Chemerinsky
If elected, McCain might well push the court far to the right -- with dramatic consequences for abortion rights, sexual privacy, diversity in schools and more.
Obama’s grass-roots battalion vs. McCain’s ragtag platoon
Walter Shapiro
In Wisconsin's blue-collar Paper Valley, the Democrats are banking on an outpouring of volunteers while the Republicans are left with fear itself.
Rove sees Obama win
Salon Staff
If election were held today, Republican strategist says Democrat would prevail.
McCain-Palin go negative
Salon Staff
Lagging in the polls, Republican candidates plan more attacks on Obama.
I Like to Watch
Heather Havrilesky
Ex-wives on the verge of a nervous breakdown, from USA's "The Starter Wife" to Bravo's "Real Housewives of Atlanta" to NBC's "Kath & Kim."
Quote of the day: Palin on Obama
Katharine Mieszkowski
Governor accuses Senator of "palling around with terrorists."
Queen Latifah to play Gwen Ifill
Salon Staff
Betcha Saturday Night Live will mock the veep debate tonight.
How Palin played in Green Bay
Walter Shapiro
Republican debate watchers praised a "tough" and "witty" performance from the Alaskan governor, but on the whole were surprisingly subdued.
Palin gets another crack at SCOTUS question
Alex Koppelman
This time, Sarah Palin's able to recite a list of Supreme Court cases she disagrees with, but her reasoning still leaves something to be desired.
Don’t call it a bailout
Mike Madden
The House learns its lesson, and with an eye toward Nov. 4, passes the Wall Street bailout -- er, rescue plan.
Mason, Silverman compete for the Jewish vote
Alex Koppelman
Two comedians square off in a battle that symbolizes this election's age gap.
The end of the Reagan revolution
Andrew Leonard
The vote to bail out Wall Street marks the demise of deregulation's stranglehold over the American economy
McCain camp releases disingenuous ad on taxes
Alex Koppelman
John McCain's latest spot repeats a previously debunked claim that Barack Obama "voted 94 times for higher taxes."
Quote of the day
Alex Koppelman
Conservative columnist Charles Krauthammer all but concedes the election to Barack Obama.
Salon Radio: L.A. Times’ Tim Rutten on Ahmadinejad
Glenn Greenwald
Is the U.S. failing to take the "Iranian threat" seriously enough, or is that threat being exaggerated and distorted?
Sarah Palin exceeds expectations — and still loses
Mike Madden
Debating Joe Biden, Palin avoids another train wreck, delivering Republican talking points with robotic determination. But she also fails to convince undecided voters to stop their movement toward Obama.
It’s all about McCain
Joan Walsh
Sarah Palin became a laughingstock on the eve of the V.P. debate. But the GOP ticket's troubles start at the top.
Live-blogging the debate, Part 2
Alex Koppelman
Sarah Palin delivers the most predictable line of the night.
Why you shouldn’t break out the bubbly yet
Alex Koppelman
With Barack Obama's striking advance in the polls, some people are already saying John McCain has little chance for a comeback, but it's still too early to celebrate.
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