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Are the Jews good for Barack Obama?
Mike Madden
With Jewish voters critical in such swing states as Nevada and Pennsylvania, Republicans hope to exploit a supposed softness in Obama's support for Israel. So far, it's not working.
Salon in the news
Joan Walsh
The New York Times says we helped Barack Obama get "Dreams from My Father" back into print.
High standards at the Washington Post Op-Ed page
Glenn Greenwald
A white pride advocate is invited to argue that Barack Obama and John Edwards are girly gays.
Ronald Reagan: Chamberlainian appeaser of the 1980s
Glenn Greenwald
The same people who today accuse Obama of "appeasement" hurled the same trite insults at Ronald Reagan for wanting to negotiate with that era's Evil Empire.
How much can John Edwards help Barack Obama?
Joan Walsh
The Democratic front-runner needs his former rival's working-class populist fire, not just his endorsement. Plus: The Elizabeth watch continues.
Rove criticizes Obama on gun control
Vincent Rossmeier
In a speech at an NRA convention in Kentucky, Karl Rove said Obama "belittles" the values of Americans and holds a "dismissive" opinion of gun owners.
What’s so bad about “sweetie,” anyway?
Rebecca Traister
Why we should care about Barack Obama's preferred term of endearment.
Huckabee jokes about gun being aimed at Obama
Alex Koppelman
Speaking at the National Rifle Association's convention, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee quipped that a sound heard from offstage was Barack Obama diving to the floor.
McCain’s California dreams don’t rest on marriage ruling
Mike Madden
A senior advisor to John McCain says the Republlican does hope to put the state in play, but the campaign doesn't think gay marriage will be what does it.
Obama Strikes Back
Vincent Rossmeier
Responding to attacks about his foreign policy positions from both John McCain and President Bush, Obama says he's ready to debate the issues, and win on them.
Quote of the day
Alex Koppelman
Joe Klein raises some questions about Barack Obama, the neoconservative establishment and Iran.
Will gay marriage doom the Democrats?
Joan Walsh
I don't think so, but either way, there's no turning back on full equality for everyone.
How will Barack Obama get to 270?
Paul Maslin
This November, a Democratic victory will probably hinge on the Electoral College votes of a handful of swing states. Howard Dean's pollster examines 17 fall battlegrounds, one by one.
In the land of believers
Vincent Rossmeier
Gonzo journalist Matt Taibbi goes undercover into the nation's fringes and finds surprising similarities between the religious right and 9/11 conspiracy theorists.
MoveOn ad: correction
Alex Koppelman
“Hardball”: Barack Obama is no Neville Chamberlain
Andrew Leonard
Those who don't learn from history will be humiliated on live television by Chris Matthews.
The California decision and the presidential campaign
Alex Koppelman
There are few signs of a major electoral backlash against the California Supreme Court's decision legalizing gay marriage, but the court's opinion leaves Democrats exposed.
Bush seems to attack Obama
Alex Koppelman
In a speech to Israel's Knesset Thursday, the president equated people who want to negotiate with "terrorists and radicals" with those who wanted to negotiate with Nazis.
Steelworkers follow Edwards
Alex Koppelman
The union, which had previously endorsed John Edwards for president, took his lead and announced its support for Barack Obama.
More negative reaction to NARAL
Alex Koppelman
In the wake of condemnations of NARAL's endorsement of Barack Obama by supporters of Hillary Clinton, some of the group's state organizations weigh in.
Celebrate clean coal, come on!
Diane Silver
The coal industry has turned up the heat on its ad campaign and apparently McCain, Clinton and Obama are buying.
Clinton supporters push back against NARAL endorsement
Alex Koppelman
After a prominent pro-choice group endorsed Obama on Wednesday, some women -- including congresswomen -- strongly condemned the decision.
Edwards announces his support for Obama
Alex Koppelman
In a decision Democrats had been waiting to hear for months, John Edwards endorses Barack Obama at an opportune time for the likely nominee's campaign.
Quote of the Day: Barack Obama
Katharine Mieszkowski
Calls reporter "sweetie," ignores her question.
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