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Gore endorses Obama
Alex Koppelman
The former vice president throws his support behind the presumptive Democratic nominee, describing him as a man who can bring needed change to the U.S. and the world.
More on Kucinich and impeachment
Alex Koppelman
A vote last week means that articles of impeachment the Ohio congressman introduced are almost certainly doomed.
Quote of the day
Alex Koppelman
Responding to unsubtle jabs about its candidate's age and unfamiliarity with the Internet, the McCain campaign gets a little snippy.
Is Obama a protectionist?
Andrew Leonard
In Michigan, the candidate says we can't turn back the tide of globalization, but not all trade agreements make sense. Is he contradicting himself? Or just being nuanced?
Gore to endorse Obama Monday night
Alex Koppelman
The former vice president will make an official announcement during a joint appearance with the presumptive Democratic nominee.
Obama says he’ll visit Iraq, Afghanistan
Alex Koppelman
The presumptive Democratic nominee, who's been criticized by Republicans for not visiting Iraq recently, said Monday that he wants to go to both before Election Day.
What’s wrong with Obama’s FightTheSmears.com
Farhad Manjoo
Obama's new site tries to fight ugly rumors by getting people to e-mail the truth to their friends. The strategy could backfire.
Former Clinton campaign manager joining Obama staff
Alex Koppelman, Mike Madden
Patti Solis Doyle, who ran Hillary Clinton's campaign until February, will be the chief of staff to Obama's running mate once he (or she) is chosen.
Plouffe discusses Obama’s map to victory
Alex Koppelman
Barack Obama's campaign manager lays out his strategy for an Electoral College win, and discounts the importance of two states that had been key battlegrounds.
The “angry white women” problem
Sarah Hepola
Are female Clinton supporters really planning to leave their party to vote for John McCain?
Why Obama should NOT pick Hillary Clinton as veep
Thomas F. Schaller
He would lose his claim to being the candidate of change -- and probably wouldn't get any swing states in return.
Why Obama should pick Hillary Clinton as veep
Ed Kilgore
The case for an Obama-Clinton ticket, also known as, you got any better ideas?
Various items
Glenn Greenwald
Right-wing figures call for the president to ignore the Supreme Court and for the shooting deaths of dissidents. Journalists demand that their subjects be treated respectfully. Democratic capitulation on FISA is imminent.
Obama’s first week, one-on-one with McCain
Joan Walsh
He wins on Social Security and taxes, stumbles on Jim Johnson and shows he'll fight back on smears and rumors.
Tennessee Dem leader suggests Obama has terrorist connections
Katharine Mieszkowski
With friends like these, who needs Republicans?
Graduation day
Andrew Leonard
Guess whose name kept popping up at elementary and middle school commencement ceremonies in Berkeley, California? Hint: It wasn't John McCain's
Baby mama drama
Miles Marshall Lewis
How did an urban slang insult cross over into the political mainstream, and why is it so offensive?
Gauging the Latino vote
Alex Koppelman
Democrats had worried about Barack Obama's appeal to the rapidly expanding demographic, but a recent poll shows he may not have much to worry about.
Debating debates
Alex Koppelman, Mike Madden
The McCain and Obama camps are now sniping at each other over John McCain's proposal to hold 10 joint town halls.
What happened to McCain the reformer?
Joe Conason
He should follow Obama's lead and tell his rich supporters that he won't tolerate vicious advertising paid for with sewer money.
The joys of being a friend of Angelo Mozilo
Andrew Leonard
Portfolio Magazine has the scoop on exactly how Washington insiders benefited from Countrywide's care and affection
Michelle Obama Watch
Kate Harding
A new Web site tracks the most egregious examples of racism and sexism directed at the potential first lady.
Who will win the Latino vote?
Salon Staff
Alex Koppelman on a new poll showing Obama leading McCain with this growing voting bloc.
Bateman: Barack Obama on healthcare
Salon Staff
"Year after year, election after election, candidates make promises ... and nothing changes."
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