Politics

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 / Editorial / William Greider

Obama’s Virginia Territory Obama’s Virginia Territory

So far in the once-red state of Virginia, things are going Obama's way.

Oct 16, 2008 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

It’s Sliming Time (Again) It’s Sliming Time (Again)

Politics ain't beanbag, but the thuggishness of McCain and Palin and their conservative media enablers have infected our political discourse.

Oct 16, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman

The Supreme Court and the Election: What’s at Stake The Supreme Court and the Election: What’s at Stake

The next president and Congress must reverse the conservative tide of the Bush judiciary.

Oct 16, 2008 / Feature / Herman Schwartz

When the Gloves Come Off When the Gloves Come Off

On the campaign trail, new lies are being pumped into the political bloodstream.

Oct 15, 2008 / Feature / Jonathan Schell

No Debate: Hempstead Is Struggling No Debate: Hempstead Is Struggling

As the media descends on Hempstead, NY, for the last presidential debate, regular citizens express frustration with crises at home and abroad.

Oct 15, 2008 / Video / American News Project

Olbermann Special Comment on Violent Rhetoric at McCain Rallies Olbermann Special Comment on Violent Rhetoric at McCain Rallies

Keith Olbermann shows his anger and frustration with McCain campaign's mudslinging, hypocrisy and bigotry.

Oct 15, 2008 / Video / Countdown

Hoover, 2008: McCain’s Bogus Reform Hoover, 2008: McCain’s Bogus Reform

For years, John McCain backed legislation that decriminalized Wall Street's reckless conduct. No amount of New Deal posturing can hide that record.

Oct 15, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

Religion Threatens ’08 Presidential Race Religion Threatens ’08 Presidential Race

We need a new national dialogue to untangle the triumphalist Christian story line that has wrapped itself around our political discourse.

Oct 15, 2008 / Editorial / Rev. Howard Moody

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 / Video / MSNBC

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