Third Presidential Debate

Debate No. 3: John McCain Should Have Watched His Words

Linda Kulman | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics


Linda Kulman

In assuming ownership of Palin's accomplishments, no matter how thin, he characterized her as an old-fashioned help meet -- you know, the little woman who stands behind every great man.

Is Obama's Win Now "Inevitable"? I Hope Not

Nathaniel Bach | Posted 11.16.2008 | Home


Nathaniel Bach

Can our first black candidate for president really ever rise to the level of being inevitable? Maybe. But if we're smart, we (and the Obama campaign) must resist that label.

Third Presidential Debate Reactions

Huffington Post | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics


Pundits have already begun to weigh on tonight's debate. Here is a roundup of some of the reactions. Marc Ambinder: Tonight, we saw a McXplosion. Eve...

Obama vs. McCain Wrap-Up: Thoughts on the Third Presidential Debate

Brad Listi | Posted 11.15.2008 | Home


Brad Listi

Well, my friends, Obama's ahead in the polls, so naturally pundits are ramping up the dramatic tension, billing tonight's showdown as McCain's next-last-best opportunity to shift the momentum in his favor...

Easy Access To Assault Weapons? Obama Says 'No,' McCain Says 'Yes'

Paul Helmke | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics


Paul Helmke

Last week, the Brady Center released its report on the impact of military-style semi-automatic assault weapons on American families and law enforcemen...

McCain Campaign Advances Possibility of Using "Yo Momma" Insults in Debate

Steve Young | Posted 11.15.2008 | Media


Steve Young

"Obviously thing are looking a bit dire," said McCain spokesman, Tucker Bounds, "so you can expect Senator McCain to take off the gloves at tonight's debate.

An Open Letter to Barack Obama on the Eve of the Last Presidential Debate

Jayne Lyn Stahl | Posted 11.14.2008 | Politics


Jayne Lyn Stahl

What distinguishes your campaign, Senator Obama, from that of your opponent's is that you see the world in three dimensions, and understand the importance of nuance.