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2008 Presidential Race

North Carolina's Undervote Problem

New York Times | Posted 12.22.2008 | Politics

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In Florida's "butterfly ballot" debacle of 2000, voters in Palm Beach County were so confused by the odd layout that many appear to have voted for the...

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John McCain Really is a Fighter

Gavin de Becker | Posted 11.26.2008 | Politics

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Gavin de Becker

Instead of running for president, imagine McCain is seeking a promotion with your company. He wants to be Regional Manager (which in a sense is accurate to McCain, except that the region is enormous).

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A Nation of Internationalists

Martin Savidge | Posted 11.26.2008 | Politics

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Martin Savidge

We may not yet know if he is a Republican or Democrat, but it's clear the next president will have to be an internationalist.

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Mr. B, You Ain't seen Nothin' Yet

Brian Oxman | Posted 11.26.2008 | Politics

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Brian Oxman

The terrible truth is that you, Mr. B., will be unable to deliver the goods.

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Rollin' With the Hate Talk Express
McCain NewsLadder

The Media Consortium | Posted 11.25.2008 | Home

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The Media Consortium

NOTE: After you click a link, click the title of the item to get the full text or video. "We've got them just where we want them." With each bit of b...

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McCain Campaign's Old White People Strategy

Miles Mogulescu | Posted 11.24.2008 | Politics

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Miles Mogulescu

McCain's strategy is that there is enough of a "Bradley effect" that the election is 3%-5% closer than the polls indicate, and that scare tactics can convince another 3%-5% of white voters not to vote Obama.

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Friday Talking Points [53] -- Why McCain Is Losing, And Why Democrats Shouldn't Say So

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.24.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

John McCain is losing the race for the White House. Now, this doesn't mean he has already lost it -- we've still got to go vote, after all. I'll cov...

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The Future President

Josh Ruxin | Posted 11.24.2008 | Politics

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Josh Ruxin

Though I am hopeful that the candidates will address America's future involvement in Africa, most of their foreign policy discussions have thus far focused on Iraq and Iran. Africa must not be forgotten.

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Why Obama Has Pulled Ahead on the Economic Issues

Mark Weisbrot | Posted 11.24.2008 | Politics

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Mark Weisbrot

Senator Barack Obama's campaign for the White House pulled ahead of his opponent, Senator John McCain, as soon as the current financial crisis hit the...

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Presidential Pet Picks

Wendy Diamond | Posted 11.23.2008 | Living

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Wendy Diamond

Since most people recognize the similarities between people and their pets, I thought I would provide an inside look at the Presidential and VP nominees' personalities courtesy of their pets.

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Drudge Puts Dangerous Spin on Mugging, Implies Violence Targeting McCain Volunteers

Jeffrey Feldman | Posted 11.23.2008 | Media

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Jeffrey Feldman

A mugging punctuated by an odd act of violence has been transformed at the hands of a right-wing media figure to appear like a targeted act of violence against the McCain campaign.

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A Muslim American's Take on Colin Powell's Speech

Wajahat Ali | Posted 11.23.2008 | Politics

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Wajahat Ali

Powell's surprisingly tolerant words reflect a growing Republican self-awareness of previously unchecked "smear by Muslim association" rhetoric.

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Illinois Representatives: "Present" Votes More Than Simple "Gosh, Don't Know"

Lynn Voedisch | Posted 11.23.2008 | Home

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Lynn Voedisch

"Maybe you have a budget, and you support that budget, but there are some line items in there that you don't like," Lang said. Rather than vote no and send the wrong impression back to your constituents, "you might vote present because the bill falls short of what you expect."

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Don't Vote, You've Got Better Things To Do

Aram Khayatpour | Posted 11.23.2008 | Politics

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Aram Khayatpour

Obviously the economy looks like it going to be fine, no need to worry there. The next president is going to have to clean up after the man who may be the worst president ever, but how hard could that be?

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An Open Letter to Sarah Palin

Valerie Tarico | Posted 11.23.2008 | Politics

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Valerie Tarico

This is not about disrespecting your private beliefs, Sarah. But you have a huge conflict of interest here by running for office and you can't have it both ways.

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Grab a Piece.

Daniel Chun | Posted 11.23.2008 | Politics

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Daniel Chun

Obama supporters, it's time to come to grips with the fact that our guy might win. If he does, November 4th will be amazing. But it'll be much more amazing if you feel like you played a role.

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The Obama Challenges

John Bruhns | Posted 11.23.2008 | Politics

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John Bruhns

As President, Obama will need to confront two costly wars, global terrorism, an economy on the brink and a serious energy crisis. Don't expect immediate change.

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The Seven Biggest Conventional Wisdom Blunders Of The 2008 Election

Salon | Mike Madden and Walter Shapiro | Posted 11.22.2008 | Politics

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This has been a campaign season when the conventional wisdom has fared about as well as Bob Barr's prospects for moving into the Oval Office. During ...

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Electoral Math -- Obama Holds His Lead

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.22.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

More and more, it is looking like Virginia will be the state that decides Election Night in Obama's favor. Sure, it could be Florida or Ohio, but my guess is that the vote-counting is going to take a while in both of them,

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McCain Supporters Hit the Streets of NYC [VIDEO]

George Spyros | Posted 11.22.2008 | Politics

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George Spyros

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The Washington Post Picks Obama's Cabinet (Even if They Don't Know It)

William Klein | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics

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William Klein

I predict a fascinating story in the Washington Post foreshadows Barack Obama's choice as Secretary of State. I just have a hunch. Credit me if it happens.

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McCain seizes on Obama "Spread the Wealth" remark [VIDEO]

George Spyros | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics

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George Spyros

McCain trying to win on the economy. Above, an AP News video: uncut clip of McCain speech. McCain trying to win on foreign policy. Below, a CBS News...

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Sarah Palin Run For Senate? Alaska Senator Ted Stevens Corruption Trial Closing Arguments to Begin [VIDEO]

George Spyros | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics

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George Spyros

Not to count any chickens, but did anyone else notice on Saturday Night Live Sarah Pallin told Lorne Michaels that she didn't think the opening ske...

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Who Do You Love? -- Obama and McCain's Appeal to Hispanic Voters

Daniel Cubias | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics

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Daniel Cubias

In all likelihood, Obama will still win the Latino vote in a couple of weeks, and commentators will trip over themselves explaining how the Latino population was the deciding factor in the election.

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Escape to Europe, Our Election Follows

Chris Savage | Posted 11.21.2008 | Home

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Chris Savage

In this small Italian town at the base of the Alps, I could watch the presidential debate in English on CNN, in English on the BBC and on no less than three other channels shown with a slight delay and translated instantly into Italian.

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