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Interview With Al Franken

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.06.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

For all the people who scoffed at the idea of a former comedian running for such a high public office, it can now be strongly stated that Al Franken's Senate campaign is definitely no joke.

President Barack Obama

Christine Pelosi | Posted 06.03.2008 | Politics


Christine Pelosi

It's a new day in America. I am confident that we will unite behind the popular delegate winner, Barack Obama -- and tonight I pledge my DNC superdelegate vote to him.

Friday Talking Points [31] -- Time To Beat McCain

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.09.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Now that that's all over with, can we please focus on beating John McCain? Virtually everyone (with the possible exception of Hillary Clinton -- I gue...

August 28th -- A Good Date For Historic Speeches

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.07.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

August 28th will be the final day of the Democratic National Convention. Unless Hillary Clinton soon acquires the ability to perform miracles, the nominee giving the acceptance speech is going to be Barack Obama.

Superdelegates Still Splitting Support: Clinton Picks Up Two; Obama Three

Erin Medlicott | Posted 04.29.2008 | Home


Erin Medlicott

Reflecting recent seesawing in the race for the Democratic nomination, which seemed all but won by Obama two weeks ago, Party superdelegates, far from tipping the race, are still divided.

299 Superdelegates On The Wall...

Chris Weigant | Posted 04.28.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Since Super Tuesday, every time Hillary picks up one superdelegate, Obama picks up three. If this continues, he is going to pass her very soon, and gain the lead in superdelegates.

Debates Are Not About Issues.

Blake Fleetwood | Posted 04.18.2008 | Politics


Blake Fleetwood

They are about: Who Is the Best Candidate? Who can Win? Ever since the first televised debate between Kennedy & Nixon, voters have often judged can...

Mark Penn, Designated Scapegoat?

Chris Weigant | Posted 04.09.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

This is an interesting move for Clinton: it could truly be an effort to reunite the party by distancing herself from the mudslinging -- which will help the party whether she's the nominee or not.

A McCain Court: Likely Less Than Maverick

Alexander Heffner | Posted 04.09.2008 | Home


Alexander Heffner

Presidential candidate McCain has pledged to appoint strict constructionists to the high court-- conservatives who would attack the kind of "maverick" legislation McCain has so famously backed.

Reading The Pictures: Prompting A Look At The Early McNasty

Michael Shaw | Posted 04.03.2008 | Media


Michael Shaw

2008-04-03-mccain_biotour_shaw.jpgI can't recall such a revealing shot of a teleprompter. It draws attention to how impersonal and highly-scripted McCain's self-described biographical tour has turned out to be.

Friday Talking Points [24] -- Which Side Are You On?

Chris Weigant | Posted 03.21.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Like the hapless characters in Waiting For Godot, America sits and watches in fascination as the Democratic nomination race grinds into yet another ca...

Reading The Pictures: Getting That Endorsement Off On The Right Foot: Sneak Peek At "43's" White House Scrapbook

Michael Shaw | Posted 03.06.2008 | Media


Michael Shaw

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The Last Superdelegate

Chris Weigant | Posted 03.05.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

The last superdelegate will be relieved when it's all over.

The Bizarro Veeps?: Barack Obama and John Thune

Mark Joseph | Posted 02.18.2008 | Politics


Mark Joseph

A Clinton-Obama vs. McCain-Thune race would be a fun one to watch and might provide the unusual spectacle of having the v.p. debates draw higher ratings than those of the candidates for president.


 

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