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McCain defends “Celeb” ad
Alex Koppelman
Accused of flip-flopping on a pledge to run a clean campaign, John McCain says, "We're proud of that commercial."
MoveOn responds to McCain ads
Alex Koppelman
The liberal advocacy group released a spot of its own, which features a man saying, "Sen. McCain, you let me and my kids down."
Vote Both shutting down
Alex Koppelman
The leaders of the group, which had advocated for an Obama-Clinton ticket, say it's become obvious that won't happen.
Obama, McCain neck and neck in Ohio, Florida
Alex Koppelman
A new round of polling shows Barack Obama slipping in the two battleground states, though he's holding onto a lead in Pennsylvania.
Obama ad: McCain practicing “same old politics”
Alex Koppelman
Barack Obama's campaign hits back hard against John McCain's "Celeb" ad.
Why Bush folded on Iran
Juan Cole
Reality, of the military and petroleum-based variety, forced the administration to change course. Now Bush sounds like Obama.
Karl Rove’s media birds chirp about Obama’s “arrogance”
Glenn Greenwald
The press's personality-obsessed coverage of elections is as predictable as it is destructive and depressing.
Former McCain aide bashes campaign’s strategy
Alex Koppelman
John Weaver calls McCain's latest ad "childish" -- and his criticisms don't end there.
On bundlers, some “straight talk”
Vincent Rossmeier
A new report suggests that when it comes to disclosing the bundlers who raise money for the candidates, McCain's campaign is more transparent than Obama's.
Obama responds to McCain ad
Alex Koppelman
Asked for his thoughts on John McCain's latest spot, Barack Obama gets in a good shot at his opponent.
Mixed results from poll on offshore drilling
Alex Koppelman
A survey on an issue that's shaping up to be a big one in this election has good and bad news for both candidates.
Obama’s energy rebate proposal
Andrew Leonard
McCain has his gas tax holiday. Obama proposes sending more checks to help deal with the energy crunch. What's the difference?
New McCain ad compares Obama to Britney, Paris
Alex Koppelman
In its latest spot, John McCain's campaign goes after Barack Obama's popularity -- and makes a dubious claim about his plans.
Obama was misquoted, but will it matter?
Vincent Rossmeier
Comments Barack Obama made on Tuesday were reportedly taken out of context, but the remark is still being used to further a growing narrative that he is "arrogant."
Veepstakes: Kaine cancels appearance at fundraiser
Alex Koppelman
Adding fuel to the fire of speculation about his chances to be Barack Obama's running mate, the Virginia governor will not attend the event scheduled for Wednesday night.
Are Kaine and Bayh the best Obama can do?
Joan Walsh
The two centrist pols get more attention as potential veep picks, while Clinton's chances reportedly fade.
The return of Mark Penn
Alex Koppelman
The former chief strategist for Hillary Clinton comes out with an Op-Ed identifying the group he believes will be the next "soccer moms."
Ranking Obama’s final four
Thomas Schaller
With the Washington Post reporting that Bayh, Biden, Kaine and Sebelius are at the top of the Democratic candidate's shortlist, it's time for your rankings.
The two Richard Cohens
Thomas Schaller
The Washington Post columnist recycles a stale debate from the Democratic primary, while the National Journal reporter previews possible problems for Democrats in Denver.
Dissing McCain
Thomas Schaller
The "Dr. No" comment suggests a candidate who is either disoriented, dispirited or just plain disconnected.
Stone cold buggin’
Thomas Schaller
I realize there is a buck to be made, but couldn't Oliver Stone wait until after the election to release his new film about the president?
Waving the flag on Iraq — now in rerun!
Gary Kamiya
McCain's attack on Obama as a defeatist is right out of the Karl Rove playbook. But here's why it won't work.
No, let sleeping “Blue Dogs” lie
Ed Kilgore
Activists are calling for the heads of conservative congressional Democrats. Wait till George Bush is history, and then decide.
Obamanomics to the rescue
Andrew Leonard
Global warming, recession, war, healthcare, the energy crisis: A new book argues that Barack Obama has an answer for everything.
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