Campaigns and Elections

The Return of Rudy The Return of Rudy

The Nation's Christopher Hayes discusses the tone-deafness of the McCain campaign and the reemergence of Rudy Giuliani as a GOP attack dog.

Jun 19, 2008 / Video / Countdown

Loving John McCain Loving John McCain

He's not the maverick the mainstream media have proclaimed him to be.

Jun 19, 2008 / Feature / Eric Alterman and George Zornick

The Audacity of Insiders The Audacity of Insiders

Barack Obama may yet become the reform President who rearranges power on behalf of the people. But he'll need to resist the brotherhood of cozy insiders.

Jun 19, 2008 / Editorial / The Editors

Likable Enough for VP Likable Enough for VP

If Obama's looking for a right-of-center running-mate, Hillary's the best option out there.

Jun 18, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

Where Is the Debate on Race? Where Is the Debate on Race?

Race remains a fundamental divide in American society--so why is the issue missing from the presidential campaign?

Jun 17, 2008 / Editorial / Gregory D. Squires

Big Oil Fuels ‘Straight Talk Express’ Big Oil Fuels ‘Straight Talk Express’

McCain has received millions in donations from the same companies that helped the Bush administration create an energy plan that has helped raise gasoline to $4 a gallon.

Jun 17, 2008 / Video / Brave New Films

Baracknophobia Baracknophobia

Jon Stewart mocks the media's willingness to peddle insane rumors about Barack Obama--and their tendency to place the blame on the internet.

Jun 17, 2008 / Video / The Daily Show

Obama’s Blind Spot on Israel Obama’s Blind Spot on Israel

Why is Barack Obama courting right-wing groups like AIPAC and steering clear of the American Jewish left and center?

Jun 16, 2008 / Feature / Nadia Hijab

Jon Stewart on Obama’s Fist Bump Jon Stewart on Obama’s Fist Bump

Stewart ridicules the mainstream media's latest foray into the politics of personal destruction.

Jun 12, 2008 / Video / The Daily Show

Obama and the Power of Symbols Obama and the Power of Symbols

Does Obama's candidacy represent a progressive paradigm shift--or is he just another mainstream Democrat?

Jun 12, 2008 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

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