http://dir.salon.com/topics/08_roadies/?source=rss&aim=08_roadies en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST By Mike Madden Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/03/second_choice/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/03/second_choice/index.html?source=rss Rumors fly about Bill Richardson and Joe Biden throwing support to Barack Obama. Don't believe them, the long shots say. By Mike Madden Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/14/motor_city/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/14/motor_city/index.html?source=rss All three leading Republicans pass within shouting distance of each other at the Detroit auto show, but no cars or models get caught in any crossfire. By Walter Shapiro Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/11/pinkerton/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/11/pinkerton/index.html?source=rss The former Arkansas governor has finally found the idea maven -- Jim Pinkerton -- to add heft to his just-folks shtick. By Mike Madden Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/11/reagan_haunts_myrtle_beach/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/11/reagan_haunts_myrtle_beach/index.html?source=rss A Myrtle Beach debate shows Ronald Reagan is still the patron saint of South Carolina Republican politics. By Walter Shapiro Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/10/mid_debate/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/10/mid_debate/index.html?source=rss American flag pins have become the last refuge of desperate candidates. By Mike Madden Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/10/myrtle_beach_gets_ready/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/10/myrtle_beach_gets_ready/index.html?source=rss The GOP gets ready for its third debate in six nights, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Will it be different from the last two? By Mike Madden Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/09/paul_in_carolina/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/09/paul_in_carolina/index.html?source=rss From New England to the Carolinas, one thing is constant in the GOP primary race: Ron Paul supporters are everywhere. By Mike Madden Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/09/clinton_cash/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/09/clinton_cash/index.html?source=rss Hillary Clinton revives a lagging fundraising operation with her New Hampshire win. Both she and Barack Obama are flush for now. By Walter Shapiro Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/08/williams/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/08/williams/index.html?source=rss A former White House staffer and Clinton loyalist joins the team as defeat looms in New Hampshire. By Walter Shapiro Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/08/online_primary/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/08/online_primary/index.html?source=rss The battle for the hearts and minds of late-deciding New Hampshire voters is being waged right now on the Web sites run by the candidates. By Mike Madden Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/08/new_hampshire_weather/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/08/new_hampshire_weather/index.html?source=rss Today is the warmest New Hampshire primary in at least 40 years. Expect a massive turnout at the polls. By Mike Madden Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/08/huckabee_and_letterman/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/08/huckabee_and_letterman/index.html?source=rss For the second election in a row, Huckabee leaves the state the night before to appear on late-night TV. This time, it's Letterman. By Mike Madden Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/07/obama/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/07/obama/index.html?source=rss If Obama supporters are as excited on Tuesday as they are tonight, the polls showing him with a big lead could be right. By Mike Madden Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/07/bill_clinton_on_obama/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/07/bill_clinton_on_obama/index.html?source=rss Go ahead and vote for Barack Obama, Bill Clinton tells voters in New Hampshire. It's your country. Do whatever you want with it. By Mike Madden Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/06/fox_debate/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/06/fox_debate/index.html?source=rss On Fox News, the second GOP debate in 24 hours has the same punching bag: Mitt Romney. This time the network joined in. By Mike Madden Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/05/romney/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/05/romney/index.html?source=rss At the ABC News/Facebook debate, the GOP gets tough -- on a wounded Mitt Romney. By Mike Madden Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/05/mccain/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/05/mccain/index.html?source=rss There wasn't room for everyone who wanted to see John McCain's 100th town hall in the state -- not even the press. By Walter Shapiro Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/05/debate_cliches/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/05/debate_cliches/index.html?source=rss With just minutes to go before tonight's ABC debates, we offer a breathless rundown of the Conventional Wisdom. By Walter Shapiro Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/04/iowa_farewell/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/04/iowa_farewell/index.html?source=rss Final thoughts on the caucuses from Barack Obama's "Big Mo" to John Edwards' fate. By Mike Madden Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/02/huck_chuck/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/02/huck_chuck/index.html?source=rss Mike Huckabee's biggest celebrity fan helps turn the vote out in Iowa. Maybe. By Walter Shapiro Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/01/mr_jones/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/01/mr_jones/index.html?source=rss "Something is happening here, but you don't know what it is. Do you, Mr. Jones?" By Walter Shapiro Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/01/nader/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2008/01/01/nader/index.html?source=rss Few Democrats probably care about Nader blessing John Edwards, but Kucinich might help Barack Obama at the margins. By Mike Madden Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2007/12/30/biden/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2007/12/30/biden/index.html?source=rss Biden pushes for a strong finish in Iowa, but will his supporters stick by him? By Walter Shapiro Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2007/12/30/newton/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2007/12/30/newton/index.html?source=rss The populist crusader's blue-collar base appears solid after door-knocking in a depressed Iowa town. By Mike Madden Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2007/12/29/huckabee/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/roadies/2007/12/29/huckabee/index.html?source=rss Republican rivals and presidential hopefuls go head-to-head in Iowa, and it isn't very pretty.