Campaigns and Elections

Sarah Palin, Mean Girl Sarah Palin, Mean Girl

Remember The Rules, that mean-girl guide to being the object of male desire? That's Sarah Palin. Not that it will do the GOP much good.

Oct 3, 2008 / Editorial / Linda Hirshman

Homer Simpson vs. Electronic Voting Homer Simpson vs. Electronic Voting

The Simpsons character encounters a corrupted electronic voting machine: 'This doesn't happen in America! Maybe in Ohio, but not in America!'

Oct 2, 2008 / Video / YouTube

Obama’s Bailout Strategy Obama’s Bailout Strategy

Framing the financial crisis as a verdict on free-market fantasies, Obama can win with a mandate to end the war and build a better economy from the bottom up.

Oct 2, 2008 / Editorial / Tom Hayden

Bill Clinton Slams Palin, Shows Fire For Obama Bill Clinton Slams Palin, Shows Fire For Obama

Bill Clinton thinks the vice presidency will be more important than ever in the next four years--and his bet's on Joe Biden

Oct 1, 2008 / Video / Talking Points Memo

Ohio Election Activists Fight GOP Dirty Tricks Ohio Election Activists Fight GOP Dirty Tricks

A surge of first-time voters and dirty tricks by GOP operatives have mobilized citizen activists to prevent another stolen election in Ohio.

Oct 1, 2008 / Feature / Harvey Wasserman and Bob Fitrakis

Will Letterman and Saturday Night Live Help Defeat McCain? Will Letterman and Saturday Night Live Help Defeat McCain?

If Letterman and Saturday Night Live continue to cast McCain as a liar, it could have a devastating impact.

Sep 29, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Adam Howard

Palin Problems Palin Problems

John Nichols and Michelle Goldberg tell some pretty frightening stories about Sarah Palin. Plus a look at the bailout plan for Wall Street and more.

Sep 29, 2008 / Audio / Radio Nation

Obama Hits McCain Hard for Spain Gaffe Obama Hits McCain Hard for Spain Gaffe

And furthermore, did John McCain say "horses--t" on live TV in response to Obama's criticism?

Sep 27, 2008 / Video / Huffington Post

Sarah Palin, Affirmative Action Babe Sarah Palin, Affirmative Action Babe

Affirmative action for potential leaders of the world's most powerful country: that's what the GOP stands for now.

Sep 24, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Wooing Unions for Obama Wooing Unions for Obama

Unions are trying to combat racism and sway undecided working-class voters toward Obama.

Sep 24, 2008 / Feature / David Moberg

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