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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.
Hillary on Tuesday, Tim or Jack on Wednesday?
Thomas Schaller
With Hillary likely to get the prime-time slot on Tuesday night at the Democratic convention, all that remains is the identity of Wednesday night's speaker.
Obama’s all-star summit
Andrew Leonard
His campaign scores yet another organizational coup: The masters of the economic universe gather in the capital, at the candidate's bidding.
Introducing Tim Pawlenty?
Thomas Schaller
The New Republic's Noam Scheiber does Bob Novak one better in suggesting that McCain may make his veep pick this week -- and who it might be.
Affirmative distraction
Thomas Schaller
McCain was all over the place on affirmative action Sunday, but this is not an issue Obama wants moving front and center.
McCain’s silver lining
Thomas Schaller
Can the reactive Republican nominee effectively create voter resentment toward Obama?
Songs for Obama
Mark Schone
From Jamaica to Kenya and all across Europe, musicians are paying tribute to the presidential candidate who puts a song in their heart.
A tale of two campaigns
Joan Walsh
Obama had a magical week, McCain had a bad one, but the polls remain remarkably close.
GOP candidates may skip convention
Mike Madden
Most of the Republicans in the hottest Senate races say they aren't going to St. Paul to celebrate John McCain (and send off George W. Bush).
Rove map shows Obama beating McCain
Alex Koppelman
A series of Electoral College maps produced by the company run by the man once known as "Bush's Brain" has Barack Obama narrowly winning the presidency.
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