Political Figures

Lee Atwater’s Legacy Lee Atwater’s Legacy

Rebel. Liar. Attack dog. Bigot. Stefan Forbes's Boogie Man assesses the enduring damage Lee Atwater did to our political process.

Oct 8, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Antonino D’Ambrosio

Obama: Healthcare Should Be a Right Obama: Healthcare Should Be a Right

During the second presidential debate, McCain and Obama show their stark differences on the issue of healthcare.

Oct 8, 2008 / CNN

Olbermann’s Special Comment on Palin and Terrorism Olbermann’s Special Comment on Palin and Terrorism

Keith Olbermann takes Sarah Palin to task for her baseless and insidious attacks on Barack Obama's character and patriotism.

Oct 7, 2008 / Countdown

Suppressing the Youth Vote? Suppressing the Youth Vote?

Young people are registering in record numbers. Can they make it to the polls? Plus, Robert Fisk on Obama and Israel

Oct 6, 2008 / Radio Nation

Bill Maher on Palin’s Debate, Bailout and McCain campaign Bill Maher on Palin’s Debate, Bailout and McCain campaign

'The good news is Sarah Palin can complete a sentence. The bad news is we all have to listen to it.'

Oct 5, 2008 / Real Time with Bill Maher

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 / Linda Hirshman

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 / Talking Points Memo

Putin Deripaska

McCain’s Kremlin Ties McCain’s Kremlin Ties

He may talk tough about Russia, but John McCain’s political advisers have advanced Putin’s imperial ambitions.

Oct 1, 2008 / Feature / Mark Ames and Ari Berman

Katie Couric Interviews Palin on Media, Abortion and More Katie Couric Interviews Palin on Media, Abortion and More

Sarah Palin seems a little bit more coherent in her most recent Katie Couric interview but she still doesn't make a lot of sense.

Oct 1, 2008 / CBS

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

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