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Obama’s money troubles
Alex Koppelman
Barack Obama's campaign may not end up enjoying the financial advantage it expected.
Why Democrats shouldn’t panic about McCain’s poll bounce — yet
Paul Maslin
While there are some worrying long-term trends for Barack Obama, there are also some caveats about the size of McCain's post-convention, post-Palin surge.
New Obama ad attacks McCain-Palin “maverick” claim
Alex Koppelman
The spot goes after John McCain's attempt to reclaim his famous image and Sarah Palin's claims regarding the "Bridge to Nowhere."
Sarah Palin explains Fannie and Freddie
Andrew Leonard
Too "expensive to the taxpayers," says the governor. Does that mean she opposes the bailout?
List of books Palin wanted banned is fake
Alex Koppelman
It's gone viral, but the list of books Sarah Palin supposedly wanted banned when she was mayor of Wasilla is made up.
Obama camp responds to “Mavericks” ad
Alex Koppelman
"McCain and Palin will say or do anything to make people believe that they will change something besides the person sitting in the Oval Office," a spokesman says.
Poll: McCain over Obama, 54-44
Alex Koppelman
A new survey shows John McCain got a big boost from his party's convention -- will it last?
Sex, power and Laura Bush
Rebecca Traister
"American Wife" author Curtis Sittenfeld on her first lady obsession, dirty bits with George W., and whether we're responsible for the behavior of our loved ones.
McCain and Palin go to Dobsonville
Jeralyn Merritt
Fresh from the GOP convention, John McCain brings his Christian fundamentalist running mate to Christian fundamentalist headquarters -- but doesn't mention abortion or gay marriage.
Mean Old Party
Joan Walsh
From Fred Thompson to Sarah Palin, snarling Rudy Giuliani to smiling Lindsey Graham, Republicans bared their fangs this week to hide their unpopular agenda. And it might work.
McCain knocks Obama as “celebrity” again
Katharine Mieszkowski
But Paris Hilton doesn't make an appearance in this new ad.
Republicans, stop calling Obama elitist
Bill Maher
Because the real reason you don't like him is that he's smarter than you.
Woodward: Don’t credit surge for Iraq turnaround
Katharine Mieszkowski
In his new book, the investigative journalist credits covert ops with reducing violence in Iraq.
John McCain’s empty speech
Joe Conason
Simply saying the word "change" a lot isn't enough. What did McCain offer people that was really new?
Quote of the day: Oprah on Palin
Katharine Mieszkowski
Talk show host won't interview veep candidate before election.
It’s the economy, stupid
Katharine Mieszkowski
Obama, McCain react to August jump in unemployment rate.
Will the GOP’s negativity produce a backlash?
Glenn Greenwald
Democrats like to tell themselves that Americans dislike the character attacks in which the GOP specializes. But that comforting thought is untrue.
John McCain, Republican top gun at last
Walter Shapiro
The "imperfect" war hero steered clear of George W. Bush as he took aim at Barack Obama and tried to marshal his tarnished party.
McCain to Obama: Do as I say, not as I do
Mike Madden
John McCain disapproves of contests of personality and style -- unless he thinks he can win them.
Sarah Palin’s real soul mate
Jeff Yang
McCain's veep choice is the reincarnation of George W. Bush, as channeled by Karl Rove.
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