3 Am Phone Call

Obama Gets '3 a.m. Phone Call' On North Korea

CNN Political Ticker | Suzanne Malveaux | Posted 05.06.2009 | Politics


Visiting Prague, Czech Republic, U.S. President Barack Obama was awakened at 4:30 a.m. Sunday with the news that North Korea had launched a rocket, as...

Chicago Magazine Imagines Obama's 3 A.M. Phone Call: A Lethal Afghanistan Bombing

Chicago Magazine | David Bernstein | Posted 03.08.2009 | Politics


THE SCENARIO: It's been a little more than 100 days since President Barack Obama moved into the White House. So far, he's been tested by the worst eco...

Is Biden's Prediction a Gaffe?

Rob Kall | Posted 11.22.2008 | Politics


Rob Kall

Either candidate will need help, including John "bomb bomb" McCain, at the least, to restrain him from instantly attacking or going nuclear. McCain will have Sarah Palin. Obama will have Biden.

Obama: Stick It In and Twist It!

Leonce Gaiter | Posted 04.30.2008 | Home


Leonce Gaiter

Al Gore thought more of the health of the Republic than he did of winning the election and the cost has been enormous. Come August, I suggest Obama invest in chain mail and a blade.

Brace For It: Spring May Be Attack-Ad Season

Daniel Nichanian | Posted 04.23.2008 | Home


Daniel Nichanian

Fact is, this election cycle has been a comparatively mild affair. What's more, Hillary's 3 AM ad worked, leaving her supporters wondering why her campaign hasn't gone more strongly negative.