Alex Koppelman

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Why you shouldn't break out the bubbly yet Why you shouldn't break out the bubbly yet
With Barack Obama's striking advance in the polls, some people are already saying John McCain has little chance for a comeback, but it's still too early to celebrate.
McCain, Palin differ on privacy McCain, Palin differ on privacy
When Sarah Palin flubbed her answer on a question about a right to privacy, she wasn't just breaking with the conservative movement but with her running mate as well.
How do you solve a problem like Sarah Palin? How do you solve a problem like Sarah Palin?
The Alaska governor has become a drag on her ticket; strategists who've worked with vice presidents and hopefuls on both sides offer advice on how to relaunch the Palin brand.
Senate votes yes on bailout Senate votes yes on bailout
This time, there were no surprises, and the latest version of the bailout plan passed the Senate -- now it faces a tougher test in the House.
McCain: I've gone to Palin for foreign policy advice McCain: I've gone to Palin for foreign policy advice
That whole being able to see Russia thing really is invaluable experience, apparently.
Another Palin-Couric debacle Another Palin-Couric debacle
Katie Couric interviews Sarah Palin yet again, and once again ends up with evasion and one truly puzzling answer.
Shock: Conservatives preemptively claiming bias Shock: Conservatives preemptively claiming bias
A day before the vice-presidential debate, the right is questioning the objectivity of moderator Gwen Ifill.
Obama jumps ahead in three key states Obama jumps ahead in three key states
The latest round of data from a respected pollster shows Barack Obama leading John McCain in Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Say "Nevada!" Say "Nevada!"
Language matters in debates, and Barack Obama has missed a big opportunity.
House GOP whip: McCain "stopped a deal from finalizing" House GOP whip: McCain "stopped a deal from finalizing"
John McCain can probably do without the kind of praise one member of the House Republican leadership gave him Friday.
Conservative columnist tells Palin: "Bow out" Conservative columnist tells Palin: "Bow out"
A former supporter of Sarah Palin's has come around after watching her recently; Kathleen Parker now says Palin is "out of her league."
McCain wins! McCain wins!
Who needs to debate when you can just declare victory hours in advance?
McCain facing political disaster McCain facing political disaster
Before he resumed his campaign, John McCain seemed to be standing in the way of progress on a bailout; that could hurt him, badly, and his team seems worried.
The debate is on The debate is on
John McCain will attend tonight's presidential debate; in announcing the decision, his campaign blames Barack Obama and other Democrats for the stalled negotiations on a bailout.
A bad night for McCain-Palin A bad night for McCain-Palin
Both members of the Republican ticket were interviewed for newscasts Thursday night; neither performed particularly well.
Obama suggests McCain at fault for snag in negotiations Obama suggests McCain at fault for snag in negotiations
In an interview with CBS, Barack Obama implies presidential politics got in the way of an agreement.
McCain, Obama on newscasts tonight McCain, Obama on newscasts tonight
Both candidates will appear on all three network news shows.
Palin digs herself in deeper Palin digs herself in deeper
Katie Couric asked the vice-presidential candidate to explain her claim that Alaska's proximity to Russia is a foreign policy credential; the answer didn't go well.
McCain bringing campaign advisor to White House meeting McCain bringing campaign advisor to White House meeting
Barack Obama was reportedly told not to bring any campaign staffers to the Thursday afternoon meeting, but John McCain will be accompanied by one of his campaign's economic advisors.
Deal reached on bailout Deal reached on bailout
Maybe John McCain wasn't needed so urgently after all; lawmakers have come to an agreement in principle on a plan for a bailout.
A little perspective on running mates A little perspective on running mates
Sarah Palin isn't the only one who can prove embarrassing.
Obama speaks about economy in new ad Obama speaks about economy in new ad
Barack Obama hasn't suspended his campaign; instead, he's speaking directly to voters again.
The Obama/Barr debate The Obama/Barr debate
Libertarian Party candidate Bob Barr offers to step in and fill the void left by John McCain.
Another bad interview for Palin Another bad interview for Palin
Sarah Palin's sit-down with CBS's Katie Couric was just one more missed opportunity for Palin to appear competent and knowledgeable.
Obama, McCain issue joint statement Obama, McCain issue joint statement
John McCain's bombshell earlier in the day made the show of unity essentially moot, but the two put together a statement anyway.
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