Top News
Obama's 10 Most Important Faith Leaders
Who does the president turn to for spiritual guidance?
The CIA
The CIA Wants You to Be Its Facebook Friend
The spy agencies are using the popular social-networking site as part of their recruiting efforts.
Featured Videos
David Gergen on Obama
Editor at Large David Gergen, a White House adviser to four presidents, on the challenges ahead.
Brain Trust
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama gestures to economic advisor Austan Goolsbee during a campaign stop at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
Obama's Eclectic Brain Trust
He tries to foster a lively debate between his advisers over policies and strategy.
Signature Speeches
McCain and Obama: How They Speak to Voters
The ability to inspire through the spoken word is an important presidential attribute.
On the Issues
A look at the candidates and their stances on the important issues this campaign season.
- Education: Not a Primary Concern
- Where They Stand | Whom They Listen To
- Healthcare: Prescribing a Plan
- Where They Stand | Whom They Listen To
- Iraq: Campaign Warfare
- Where They Stand | Whom They Listen To
- Immigration: McCain's Difficult Position
- Where They Stand | Whom They Listen To
- National Security: Candidates Will Face Significant Threats
- Bad Guys in the Border Badlands
- Setting Priorities for Homeland Security
- Democrats Seen as Less Credible
- Economy: A Central Focus
- Where They Stand | Whom They Listen To
- Social Policy: Shunning the Culture War
- Where They Stand | Whom They Listen To
- Environment: Taking On Global Warming
- Where They Stand | Whom They Listen To
Bobblehead Theater
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Michael Barone
A Well-deserved Tribute to Dan Gioia
Not many appointees serve through an entire presidency; Gioia has.





















