Obama on the Brink

Robert Scheer, 07.23.2008

Both candidates are embracing, rather than challenging, the fundamental irrationality of Bush's "war on terror," which substitutes hysteria for rational analysis in appraising the dangers the country faces.

Tell Me Again, Why Is Obama Being Popular With Our Allies a Bad Thing?

Arianna Huffington, 07.21.2008

At no point does the McCain campaign or anyone in the media point out what, exactly, is the danger to America if our closest allies actually, you know, don't hate us.

McCain Makes Historic First Visit to Internet

Andy Borowitz, 07.21.2008

McCain aides said that the senator's journey to the Internet will span five days and will take him to such far-flung sites as Amazon.com, eBay and Facebook.

Obama Ugly Slave Tee: "But It's Not About Race"

Earnest Harris, 07.22.2008

In the wake of the New Yorker flap, a shock Obama t-shirt has made news, raising questions about whether the provocative message it bears is ironic or just plain ugly.

Can America Afford a McCain First Term?

Daniel Burrell, 07.18.2008

If managing a presidential campaign is any indication of how these candidates will perform day one in the White House, it is McCain's campaign, not Obama's that should be worrying American voters.

New Yorker Unveils Next Week's Cover: Baruch Obama!

Tony Hendra, 07.16.2008

Maliki Endorses Obama Timeline in Huge Blow for McCain, Bush

Tom Hayden, 07.19.2008

As Obama's plane touched down in Afghanistan, Maliki's comments had a far-reaching effect on the war and presidential politics, with the Maliki government withdrawing from Bush and making McCain appear foolish.

A Detailed Analysis of Obama's Failures in Cartoon Form

Lee Camp, 07.17.2008

The Significance of Obama's Foreign Trip

Robert Creamer, 07.21.2008

It isn't just the American people who want us to leave Iraq. Now it's the U.S.-backed Prime Minister of Iraq. That leaves Bush, McCain and the neo cons as the only people still committed to this war.

Obama's Victory Speech in Berlin

Jacob Heilbrunn, 07.18.2008

It's official: Barack Obama will speak in Berlin before the Victory Column in the Tiergarten with the Brandenburg Gate just down the road. So much for the controversy.

Obama's VP List: A Few Good Men -- And No Women?

Adele Stan, 07.20.2008

The part I find so maddening about this turn of events is the reason given for the absence of a female contender.

Obama Releases List of Approved Jokes About Himself

Andy Borowitz, 07.15.2008

Saying he is "sympathetic to late night comedians' struggle to find jokes to make about me," Sen. Obama today issued a list of official campaign-approved Barack Obama jokes.

Obama In Jerusalem

Jan McGirk, 07.21.2008

Activists here say there are at least 100,000 dual national Israeli-American voters. During a 4th of July picnic in Jerusalem, "the volunteers were constantly busy, not a moment to rest. People were lining up to register."

Op-Ed Writing Tips For Senator McCain

Lionel Beehner, 07.22.2008

What would you do differently in Iraq? Say it up top and be specific. Get readers and morning commuters to spill their coffee, what I call the "shock and awe" lede. Ok, maybe a bad pun.

The Latest Media Blind Spot: Viewing All Criticism of Obama Through a Right/Left Prism

Arianna Huffington, 07.14.2008

My problem isn't that Obama doesn't always agree with me. My problem is that he has started to not always agree with himself -- falling prey instead to the Conventional Wisdom sirens.

Paul Krugman: Obama WILL Win -- and Then Media Will Crucify Him

Greg Mitchell, 07.18.2008

Krugman predicte that "within three months of taking office, no, less than three months" the media would be out to get Obama, as much as they had at the high point of anti-Bill Clinton bashing.