Saturday, October 11, 2008

Politics

Al Franken's Minnesota Senate Campaign Is No Joke

His campaign against Republican Sen. Norm Coleman is expected to be an expensive and nasty fight

Posted May 16, 2008
Franken, the former "Saturday Night Live" comedian and radio talker, is running to unseat Sen. Norm Coleman, the incumbent.

Franken, the former "Saturday Night Live" comedian and radio talker, is running to unseat Sen. Norm Coleman, the incumbent. (Bruce Bisping/Star Tribune/AP )

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Public Opinion

Can McCain Come Back Against Obama?

Obama has a substantial lead in the polls. Is it too much for McCain to overcome?

A baby kissing an Obama poster for Washington Whispers. Clary Tepper

Send Us Your Campaign Photos

We want to see your personal photos with Barack Obama, John McCain, Joe Biden, and Sarah Palin. Send the best shots of you and the candidates to campaignphotos@usnews.com and we'll post the best on our website over the coming weeks.

Washington Whispers

Washington Whispers

Hiroshima History for Sale

Forget stocks. Historical artifacts are where the big dollars are, and one is going up for sale.

Michael Barone

Michael Barone

Obama May Not Have the Election Locked Up

There are lots of factors that make a Democratic victory uncertain.

Ken Walsh on the Presidency

Ken Walsh (Charlie Archambault for USN&WR)

Having covered the White House for U.S. News full time since 1986, Ken Walsh brings perspective and insight to his magazine column.

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