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So long, John — gas is $4 a gallon
Andrew Leonard
When gas prices rise, incumbent parties hit the skids. If only it were that simple.
Obama, Clinton and the black-brown divide
Joan Walsh
There was no electioneering allowed at a social justice conference in New Orleans this week, but tough issues were aired anyway.
Democrat wins former Speaker Hastert’s seat
Mark Schone
Bill Foster wins a special election to succeed Illinois' Denny Hastert in a "rock-ribbed" GOP House district.
Obama takes Wyoming
Mark Schone
Obama wins seven of 12 delegates and 60 percent of caucus-goers' votes in the nation's least-populous state.
Views of the race from across the Atlantic
Charly Wilder
A look at how the European press is covering the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Texas, can we please have a winner?
Vincent Rossmeier
Nearly three days after the Texas caucus, only 41% of the votes have been counted and there is still no winner.
Former advisor: Obama’s Iraq plan “best-case scenario”
Alex Koppelman
Samantha Power's comments about Clinton may have ended her time with the Obama campaign, but her remarks about Iraq may prove more damaging in the long run.
Quote of the day
Tracy Clark-Flory
Forget the push for a group hug, feminist election tensions are good news.
Some free advice for Obama
Joe Conason
The Clintons' personal and financial affairs have already been investigated ad nauseam. He should focus on answering any serious questions raised about his own.
Obama advisor Power resigns
Alex Koppelman
The senior foreign policy advisor had become a liability after recent negative comments about Hillary Clinton.
Obama advisor calls Clinton a “monster,” apologizes
Alex Koppelman
A senior foreign policy advisor to Obama's campaign made some unguarded statements in an interview; the campaign was quick to try to take it back.
Does “Obama Girl” help Obama?
Salon Staff
Author Clay Shirky explains how the Internet's capacity to create ad hoc groups has altered the media, business and politics -- especially the 2008 campaign.
Was Obama’s skin darkened for Clinton ad?
Alex Koppelman
Examining allegations that an image of Barack Obama was altered, with malice aforethought, by the Clinton campaign.
Can the Clinton campaign take the heat?
Alex Koppelman
The campaign sends out a memo complaining about the Obama campaign's new strategy.
Blame Canada
Alex Koppelman
Which of the Democratic campaigns tried to reassure the Canadian government that anti-NAFTA rhetoric was empty?
“Women are stupid!” The discussion continues
Carol Lloyd
Why won't we stop talking about that Washington Post piece on how women are dumb? Because the aftermath keeps getting more twisted.
It’s 3 a.m. Who do you want answering the phone?
Mark Benjamin
Not John McCain, say some military leaders: "I think his knee-jerk response factor is a little scary."
Let ’em duke it out
Walter Shapiro
The Obama-Clinton drama is good for voters and the Democratic Party. And bad for John McCain.
With Obama on the offensive, the Democratic campaigns trade attacks
Alex Koppelman
The campaigns for the two Democratic candidates exchanged shots Wednesday.
Howard Fineman, mind reader
Alex Koppelman
On MSNBC, the Newsweek columnist said nothing Hillary Clinton does is accidental. Really? Nothing?
No Texas-size victory for Obama
Mike Madden
With its caucusing chaos and escalating spin wars, the contest in the Lone Star State ensured one result: The Obama-Clinton showdown will continue.
Dowd: Are (Hillary’s) women necessary?
Rebecca Traister
MoDo ponders the frivolity and fashion blunders of the Clinton set.
Bush’s attempt to dodge Congress on Iraq
Vincent Rossmeier
During a congressional hearing Tuesday, the State Department's Iraq coordinator deftly avoids stating whether the U.S. will be obligated to protect Iraq against a future attack.
“Pennsylvania prefers a beefier sort than either of these people”
Alex Koppelman
On MSNBC, Chris Matthews explains why the continuation of the Democratic race into Pennsylvania is good news for Republicans.
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