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Who’s your sugar mama?
Catherine Price
Large political donations from women are up dramatically since 2000 -- and it may not entirely be because of Clinton and Palin.
Correction on Sarah Palin
Glenn Greenwald
My prior defenses of Palin's candidacy have been proven wrong.
Friday’s debate: A bizarre game of chicken
Walter Shapiro
McCain is now unlikely to show up for the first scheduled showdown with Obama. Master stroke or campaign in meltdown?
What to expect from the presidential debates
Thomas Schaller
Salon asked three experts, all of whom have helped presidential candidates prep for past contests, what it will take for McCain or Obama to emerge as the winner.
Obama, McCain issue joint statement
Alex Koppelman
John McCain's bombshell earlier in the day made the show of unity essentially moot, but the two put together a statement anyway.
Did bad polling news make McCain jumpy?
Gabriel Winant
The campaign's momentum has been shifting to Obama, as polls show a nearly universal lack of faith in the economy, and support for Obama as the man to fix it.
Obama: “This is exactly the time” for a debate
Alex Koppelman
At a press conference, Barack Obama dismisses John McCain's idea to postpone Friday's debate.
Reid: McCain, Obama “would not be helpful” in negotiations
Alex Koppelman
Democratic leader Harry Reid releases a statement saying that John McCain's move to suspend his campaign won't help.
Obama camp: “The debate is on”
Alex Koppelman
A senior official in the Obama campaign told ABC News that the Democratic nominee still plans to debate Friday, and the commission in charge is going ahead.
McCain is suspending his campaign to work on bailout
Alex Koppelman
The Republican presidential nominee announces that he's putting his campaign on hold -- and asks that the first debate be delayed.
Obama goes over the top in bashing Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Juan Cole
Once again, U.S. politicians, including both Sarah Palin and Barack Obama, pile on the Iranian president. Why does Larry King (!) sound like the adult in the room?
McCain aide’s firm being paid by Freddie Mac
Alex Koppelman
John McCain said Sunday that his campaign manager hasn't been involved with the company for several years, but the aide's firm is only now being removed from the payroll.
How ghost-writing letters to the editor for McCain works
Mark Schone
Salon asked Margriet Oostveen for proof that she had ghost-written letters to the editor for the McCain campaign. Here are the guidelines, talking points, and sample letters she was given.
Thomas Friedman wants a revolution
Nathalie Gorman
Only an uprising in green technology will revive America and promote world democracy, the New York Times columnist now argues.
Uh-oh: McCain spending in Indiana
Thomas Schaller
Now in retreat mode, John McCain must spend to defend the Hoosier State.
Joe Biden’s “better” instincts
Thomas Schaller
Perhaps his modest upbringing explains why Biden runs his mouth too much.
New state polls look good for Obama
Thomas Schaller
Colorado, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota and Pennsylvania show improvements for Democratic nominee.
Tipping state: Colorado or Ohio?
Thomas Schaller
If you could know the result of one state on Election Day, which would it be?
David Brooks thinks he sees a “new establishment” to run economic policy
Glenn Greenwald
The New York Times columnist calls for trust and faith to be vested in the very same people who have wielded power for decades.
An open letter to independent and undecided voters
Gary Kamiya
You're sick of politics as usual and just want results. Should you pick Obama or McCain?
Will Arizona leave John McCain blue?
Mike Madden
Barack Obama won't win Arizona, but Democrats down the ballot are poised for a big year on John McCain's home turf.
Not so fast, Secretary Paulson!
Andrew Leonard
The future of capitalism as we know it will be decided this week. Now is the time for a Democratic Congress to show its mettle.
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