Ali Eteraz | Posted May 12, 2008 | Politics
When the Islam smear against Obama first came out, it was based on the idea that he is currently, a Muslim.
Then the Pastor Wright controversy put that mess to rest, since Obama's affiliations to an obviously Christian Church became front and center.
Now there is a new Islam smear....
Art Levine | Posted March 27, 2008 | Politics
All the smear tactics aimed at Barack Obama appear to be working with key segments of the voters who support Hillary -- no matter how false the charges. The Pew Foundation reports today, while noting that Obama is weathering the Rev. Wright storm:
White Democrats who hold...
Thomas de Zengotita | Posted March 20, 2008 | Politics
It is already clear that Obama's Tuesday speech could not have been better. It is being justly compared, by knowledgeable people, to some of the great political speeches in American history. Whether it will register on the public consciousness in that way is another question.
Because there's this problem:...
August J. Pollak | Posted March 17, 2008 | Politics
Oh no, not the super-Muslims again.
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James Zogby | Posted March 14, 2008 | Politics
U.S. media attention has been focused for days now on former Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro's racially divisive remarks about Senator Barack Obama's candidacy for president. On at least three occasions Ferraro has been quoted saying, "If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position. And if he...
Politico | Ben Smith | March 13, 2008 10:13 AM
Jon Robin Baitz | Posted March 12, 2008 | Politics
There is something stomach-turning about the Clintonian strategy for winning the nomination. Underneath that which is so disgusting, however, there are little passion plays playing out -- about the state of the nation, and the state of its soul-sick psyche. While there is no overt reason to conclude that they...
Politico | Jonathan Martin | March 12, 2008 08:48 AM
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach | Posted March 11, 2008 | Living
The sight of Gazans rejoicing at the cold-blooded murder of eight yeshiva students who had not hurt anyone was particularly jolting for me. I am a religious man and feel an immediate affinity with all who profess a love for God and strive to live a life of religious devotion....
The Page | Mark Halperin | March 10, 2008 05:41 PM
Eve Tahmincioglu | Posted March 4, 2008 | Politics
Many years ago my father told me a poignant story about when he first came to America from Istanbul, Turkey.
Having grown up a Christian, Greek man in Istanbul he had experienced his share of prejudice. But it was all about religion.
In the...
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Jim Wallis | Posted February 29, 2008 | Politics
I don't endorse political candidates, but I will defend them when it becomes necessary. On this, I agree with my friend, Richard Land, the conservative Southern Baptist leader who is often identified with the Religious Right. Richard and I agree that faith has a place in politics and, when...
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