Saturday, October 11, 2008

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Posted October 10, 2007

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Two Takes On...

President Bush and partial quotes from editorials from the Toledo Blade and the Portland Oregonian are seen in this image made from a campaign ad for Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., set to air Monday, Aug. 23, 2004. The commercial is the second Kerry ad responding to Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, a group which questions Kerry's military record. (Kerry-Edwards 2004/AP)

Negative Ads—Good or Bad for the Country?

The country needs them, Dick Morris argues. They hurt society, James Leach says.

Robert Dallek

Portrait of Harry S. Truman

Palin, McCain, Bush...Truman? Nope

Republican attempts to embrace Harry Truman are wildly misguided, historian Robert Dallek writes.

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Marjorie Margolies

Vice President Al Gore looks on as President Bill Clinton places an '0' on the board showing what the federal deficit will be after unveiling his balanced budget plan during a ceremony at the White House. (Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images)

Recalling Another Tough Vote

Former Rep. Marjorie Margolies recalls the vote that cost her her job—the 1993 Clinton tax package.

Thomas Jefferson St.

Don't Buy the GOP Voter Fraud Talking Points

The Republicans' record on voter fraud is thin.

This Year's Voter Fraud is Democratic

The Democratic candidate's connections to the group raise questions.

The Republican Party's Time Is Up

It's time for the ruling party to reap what it has sowed.

Conservatives Slam Troopergate Story

A "New York Times" story provokes a backlash.

Sarah Palin's Plane Problems

A plane, a plane, my governship for a plane!

Is the McCain-Obama Race Over?

The Thomas Jefferson Street gang has weighed in—now you let us know what you think.

Obama May Not Have Election Locked Up

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

Sarah Palin—Feminist or Victim of Sexism?

This is what a feminist looks like? Let's not go there.

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

Send Us Your Campaign Photos

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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?

Blog Buzz

McCain-Palin Crowds Angry, Troopergate Report

Rowdy GOP supporters at McCain-Palin rallies; Palin releases her own Troopergate report.

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