Paris/Britney Campaign Blowback Paris/Britney Campaign Blowback
John McCain got more than he expected, with an ad comparing Obama to Paris Hilton. The blowback is just beginning.
Aug 6, 2008 / Annabelle Gurwitch
Does GOP Stand for Grampa’s Old Politicians? Does GOP Stand for Grampa’s Old Politicians?
The future of the Republican brand rests in the text message happy hands of young America--which should scare the living daylights out of John McCain.
Aug 6, 2008 / Feature / Andy Kroll
Why Misgovernment Was No Accident in Bush’s Washington Why Misgovernment Was No Accident in Bush’s Washington
The Bush Administration has simultaneously destroyed a government, left us in the lurch and yet managed to enrich itself.
Aug 6, 2008 / Thomas Frank
Comic Book Fans Go to the Polls Comic Book Fans Go to the Polls
Americans channeling their favorite superheroes and villains weigh in on who their political heroes will be in this year's election and why.
Aug 5, 2008 / Barely Political
Bush’s Time Horizon in Iraq Bush’s Time Horizon in Iraq
Everyone was baffled by the President's use of the term "time horizon" for withdrawal from Iraq. But when you consider the term's origin on Wall Street, it makes perfect, cynical s...
Aug 5, 2008 / Feature / Allen McDuffee
A Magic Moment for America A Magic Moment for America
The nomination of Barack Obama--so able intellectually, morally and spiritually--marks a magic moment for America, culminating the hopes of those who worked for a more perfect unio...
Aug 5, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Rev. Jesse L. Jackson
Jon Stewart Mocks McCain’s Madness Jon Stewart Mocks McCain’s Madness
John McCain receives a special award for an attack ad that reaches a new hypocritical low.
Aug 4, 2008 / The Daily Show
RadioNation With Laura Flanders RadioNation With Laura Flanders
Should President Bush be tried as a war criminal? An interview with Vincent Bugliosi. Plus: Bob Moser on Democrats and the South.
Aug 4, 2008 / Radio Nation
A Devil’s Dictionary of Politics A Devil’s Dictionary of Politics
With millions of first time-voters expected to go to the polls in November, never has an insane political system been more in need of explanation. You won't find much help here.
Aug 3, 2008 / Nicholas von Hoffman
Obama’s Challenge to America’s Parents Obama’s Challenge to America’s Parents
He has taken black parents to task for failing to inspire their children; it's a message that needs to be addressed to white America as well.
Aug 1, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman