Sunday, November 22, 2009

Politics

Campaign 2008

John McCain

After a distinguished military career and 20 years in the Senate, Arizona Sen. John McCain has earned--for better or for worse--the nickname “maverick.” The Navy pilot was a prisoner of war in North Vietnam for 5 1/2 years. When he returned, he served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives before being elected to the Senate in 1986. In the Senate he has been an advocate for campaign finance reform and has tried to decrease the number of “pork barrel” projects.

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Washington Whispers

Washington Whispers

Pumpkin Dies, but Pecan Still Gobbles

Pumpkin, the Thanksgiving turkey pardoned by Bush, died, but the alternate is alive and pecking.

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Michael Barone

Michael Barone

A Lasting Political Realignment With Obama?

Polls show voters keep changing their minds.

Ken Walsh on the Presidency

Ken Walsh

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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