presidential election 2008

It's Too Early to Write Off Either Rick Santorum or Mitt Romney

Susan Milligan — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:10:00 EST

Barack Obama and John McCain traveled unlikely paths to their nominations in 2008.

The Problem With New Hampshire Polls

Susan Milligan — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:01:00 EST

Polling's predictive value is limited; elections are ultimately what matters.

Top Dem: Obama Plans to Run Against Bush Again in 2012

Paul Bedard — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:06:00 EST

It's Bush's fault, not Obama's, says key surrogate.

Healthcare Mandate Could Have Turned Off Democrats

Scott Galupo — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:50:00 EST

If Romney had been elected president in 2008 and championed a healthcare individual mandate, would Democrats have supported him as they did Obama?

Debt, Jobs Could Hurt Obama in 2012 Campaign

Kenneth T. Walsh — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:07:00 EST

Obama will face a series of challenges in his presidential re-election bid.

Barack Obama's $745 Million 2008 Campaign Ended Public Financing

Tom Cole — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:38:00 EST

Barack Obama made public financing of presidential campaigns irrelevant in 2008.

Obama Is Changing America’s View of Blacks

Paul Bedard — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:37:00 EST

A new study shows Obama and other factors are changing America’s view of blacks.

Really, Sarah Palin Would Be a Ridiculous Candidate for President

Scott Galupo — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:43:00 EST

It was Biden’s job not to win too handily.

Clinton Not Interested in 2012 White House Bid, Defense Post

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:01:00 EST

The secretary of state said she doesn't want to stay in her job if Obama wins a second term in 2012.

The Other Problem With Mike Huckabee's Obama-Born-in-Kenya Gaffe

Susan Milligan — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:46:00 EST

Huckabee’s folksiness, humor and lack of pretension was such a welcome change in 2008 .

Tucson Was Obama's Best While 'Blood Libel' Was Palin's Worst

Brad Bannon — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:50:00 EST

If yesterday was a preview of the 2012 campaign, GOPers should run for the hills.

Palin Has Her Own Rules on Shootings and Politics

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:35:00 EST

Palin's accusing critics of "blood libel" increases speculation about her chances in 2012.

How Obama Is Failing at the Dramatic Side of the Presidency

Jessica Rettig — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:51:00 EST

Jeffrey Alexander discusses The Performance of Politics.

Is Health Reform One of the 5 Biggest Stories of the Decade?

Robert Schlesinger — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:35:00 EST

Is it one of the top five stories of the last 10 years?

John McCain’s Policy Temper Tantrums

Robert Schlesinger — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 06:52:00 EST

Could the famously hot-tempered senator be guided by something other than ideology?

MoveOn Wants 2008 Obama Back

Paul Bedard — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:10:00 EST

"I want my president back," says the progressive group.

Will Sarah Palin's TARP Flip Flop Haunt Her in 2012?

John Aloysius Farrell — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:48:00 EST

When TARP became political poison and inspired Tea Partyers, Palin flip-flopped and joined the GOP.

There's Not Enough Money in Political Campaigns

Peter Roff — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:28:00 EST

There is not enough money available in the political cycle for candidates to get their messages out.

Kanye West Could Learn a Thing or Two From Bush

Susan Milligan — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:46:00 EST

Maybe Kanye should take his behavioral cues from the post-presidency example set by Bush.

Mort Zuckerman: America's Love Affair With Obama Is Over

Mortimer B. Zuckerman — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:11:00 EST

‘Yes we can,’ Obama once said, but now America asks, ‘Can he?’

Blog Buzz Predicted GOP Wave in 2010 Election

Paul Bedard — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:02:00 EST

Volume and tone of political blogs previewed election results, Obama's falling.

Will the 2010 Election Change Anything?

U.S. News Staff — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:13:00 EST

Some pundits call the midterms a referendum on Obama; others say it's a choice between the two parties.

2010 Elections Show Partisanship Works

Chris Battle — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:14:00 EST

Maybe we should replace bipartisanship with a need for politicians to listen to their constituents.

2010 Elections Remain Surprisingly Fluid

Peter Roff — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:39:00 EST

A lot of what will happen depends on whether the 2008 election really moved the country to the left.

The Fall Of Obama and the Rise of the Tea Party

Jessica Rettig — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:44:00 EST

Obama has been too deferential with Congress to make good on his campaign promises.