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Clinton denies being racist
Thomas Schaller
Somewhat unprompted, the former president manages to inject race into the presidential race by expressing anger over being labeled a racist.
Obama veepstakes: The medal round
Walter Shapiro
Obama appears unlikely to announce a running mate until the Olympics wind down. But waiting until the convention is close could be risky.
“If they find out I told you, they will kill me”
Anna Badkhen
In a Baghdad neighborhood pacified by the surge, the locals fear the day the U.S. military departs, because they don't trust their own government to keep them safe.
Why is Obama supporting “limited” offshore drilling?
Andrew Leonard
Maybe it's because he understands the big picture -- compromises may be necessary along the way to a sustainable energy future.
McCain is race-baiting smartly
Thomas Schaller
His ad campaign may be offensive, but that doesn't mean McCain's attacks won't work or shouldn't be responded to -- in kind -- by Obama.
Is it Bayh time?
Vincent Rossmeier
There are new indications that Obama could pick the Indiana senator to be his vice president during a trip to the state this week.
Someone needs to brush up on her Jane Austen
Sarah Hepola
After reading Maureen Dowd's column this week, I had to wonder: Has she actually read "Pride and Prejudice"?
Senator Sanctimony
Thomas Schaller
Joe Lieberman is better than you, smarter than you and knows more about what's good for America than you do.
Two Obama developments
Thomas Schaller
The Democratic nominee agrees to fully seat the Michigan and Florida delegates and debate McCain thrice this fall.
Obama and the new poll, Part 1
Thomas Schaller
For reasons that go much deeper than his appeal, the news in a Post/Kaiser/Harvard poll is mixed for Barack Obama.
Would Obama prosecute the Bush administration for torture?
Mark Benjamin
Obama's brain trust wants to form a commission on torture and call Bush officials as witnesses, but put off prosecutions -- if any -- till a second term.
Clinton: “No decisions have been made”
Alex Koppelman
Some of Hillary Clinton's die-hard supporters seize on newly released video footage, claiming she says in it that she will put herself up for nomination at the Democratic convention.
New McCain Web ad mocks Obama as false Messiah
Alex Koppelman
Despite the criticism it's been taking lately, John McCain's campaign didn't bother with restraint in making its latest video.
The word from an “Obamacon”
Salon Staff
Why would a Republican vote for Obama? This week in Table Talk, one reader explains.
Report: Clinton won’t ask to be nominated at convention
Alex Koppelman
Some supporters want her to be formally nominated and included in a roll-call vote, but Hillary Clinton has apparently ensured that it won't happen.
The McCain campaign may have picked the wrong starlet
Catherine Price
If you're going to make an attack ad comparing your opponent to Paris Hilton, you might want to check your contributor list.
Wal-Mart warning workers off Democrats
Alex Koppelman
The chain has been holding mandatory briefings for some employees; "they were telling me how to vote," one says.
The stolen election of 2004: Chapter 53
Andrew O'Hehir
"Stealing America" airs out the same old questions (and conspiracy theories) about the murky Bush-Kerry election. But it avoids the really scary stuff.
Who’s playing the race card?
Joan Walsh
Barack Obama says John McCain is trying to scare voters because he "doesn't look like all those other presidents on the dollar bills," and the McCain camp cries foul.
Wanting the White House in the worst way
Joe Conason
The pundits who adore John McCain wonder why he has adopted campaign tactics he once despised, but his compromise with the smear merchants began a long time ago.
Bateman: McCain will “make you scared … of me”
Salon Staff
Barack Obama talks back to the GOP candidate.
Who’s arrogant now?
Vincent Rossmeier
A new poll might throw some cold water on an emerging narrative about Barack Obama.
MSNBC’s Mitchell, McCain campaign manager duke it out
Alex Koppelman
A TV appearance by Rick Davis quickly turns heated when his campaign's tactics come up.
Is Barack cheating on Hillary?
Catherine Price
Rumor has it, Obama's checking out some other women for the V.P. slot. And some Hillary supporters are pissed.
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