Political Figures

Obamalina Obamalina

North Carolinians have fallen, surprisingly for Obama. But how hard?

Oct 22, 2008 / Feature / Bob Moser

Olbermann Asks Is Palin Smarter Than a Third Grader? Olbermann Asks Is Palin Smarter Than a Third Grader?

After three months of campaigning, Sarah Palin still seems to have no clue what a vice president's duties actually are.

Oct 22, 2008 / Countdown

Jon Stewart Slams Palin’s ‘Real America’ Remark Jon Stewart Slams Palin’s ‘Real America’ Remark

Jon Stewart rips Sarah Palin and the McCain campaign's suggestion that only certain parts of the country are 'pro-American.'

Oct 21, 2008 / The Daily Show

Colin Powell on Why He Endorsed Obama Colin Powell on Why He Endorsed Obama

Colin Powell slams right-wing attacks on Obama's character and argues in a favor a generational change in the White House.

Oct 19, 2008 / Talking Points Memo

McCain on Letterman: ‘I Screwed Up’ McCain on Letterman: ‘I Screwed Up’

Keith Olbermann lauds Late Night host David Letterman for challenging McCain on his attack ads in a way that only he can.

Oct 17, 2008 / Countdown

Dr. Paulson’s Magic Potion Dr. Paulson’s Magic Potion

As Bush and Paulson throw money at the problem, Obama is moving rapidly to adapt to the crisis that awaits the next president.

Oct 16, 2008 / William Greider

Ari Melber on McCain’s ‘Hate Talk Express’ Ari Melber on McCain’s ‘Hate Talk Express’

The Nation's Ari Melber discusses the growing sentiment amongst conservatives that McCain's campaign has grown far too negative.

Oct 14, 2008 / MSNBC

McCain Must End the Politics of Hate McCain Must End the Politics of Hate

Instead of discussing the real issues, McCain and Palin have turned to stoking the prejudices of their supporters

Oct 14, 2008 / Brave New Films

Obama’s Web-Savvy Voter Plan Obama’s Web-Savvy Voter Plan

The Obama campaign's below-the-radar use of the web to register new voters could change the game for Democrats and Republicans.

Oct 8, 2008 / Ari Melber

Follow-ups for Sarah Palin Follow-ups for Sarah Palin

Don't let reproductive rights get lost in the run-up to Election Day.

Oct 8, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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