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Former Bush cabinet member as Obama's running mate?
Politico reports that a Republican who served in George W. Bush's cabinet during his first term has been mentioned by Barack Obama's search team as a potential running mate.
Alex Koppelman Jul 25, 2008
GOP candidates may skip convention
Most of the Republicans in the hottest Senate races say they aren't going to St. Paul to celebrate John McCain (and send off George W. Bush).
Mike Madden Jul 25, 2008
Rove map shows Obama beating McCain
A series of Electoral College maps produced by the company run by the man once known as "Bush's Brain" has Barack Obama narrowly winning the presidency.
Alex Koppelman Jul 25, 2008
McCain memo is riddled with inaccuracies
McCain's campaign claims to have debunked "three prevailing myths about Obama's foreign policy," but it's the McCain camp that isn't connected to reality.
Alex Koppelman Jul 25, 2008
Vive la Obama différence!
Why the French love Barack Obama -- even if he'd rather not be seen with them in public.
By Beth Arnold Jul 25, 2008
Ask the pilot
Seat ploppers, tray slammers, lousy airport terminal design and other pet peeves. Plus: Will U.S. airlines hit Cuban tarmac thanks to Obama?
By Patrick Smith Jul 25, 2008
From a glass house, the straight talker throws stones
McCain's campaign is now criticizing Obama for having the temerity to make speeches outside the country -- of course, McCain did the same thing just a month ago.
Alex Koppelman Jul 24, 2008
Report: More than 200,000 watched Obama
The crowd for Barack Obama's speech in Berlin was reportedly his largest ever.
Alex Koppelman Jul 24, 2008
Obama had cheering Germans; McCain had German sausage
With their choice of counterprogramming for Obama's Berlin speech, Republicans try to portray McCain as more focused on the U.S. than Obama is.
Justin Jouvenal Jul 24, 2008
Obama's political brilliance in Berlin
There are still risks to his big trip, but Obama has plenty of reason to be riding high on the adoring crowds greeting him abroad.
Joan Walsh Jul 24, 2008
"This city knows the dream of freedom"
In Berlin, Barack Obama recounts the epic struggle of the Cold War and calls for Europe and America to join in tearing down the "new walls" dividing the world.
Jul 24, 2008
"People of the world -- look at Berlin!"
Barack Obama's much-anticipated speech in Berlin wasn't a partisan affair, but a chance for him to speak of the city as an emblem for what needs to be done.
Alex Koppelman Jul 24, 2008
In battleground states, bad news for Obama
A recent poll from four potentially key states shows that Barack Obama can't take victory for granted just yet.
Alex Koppelman Jul 24, 2008
Obama's Olympic-size ad buy
Barack Obama's campaign is spending millions to advertise during broadcasts of the Olympics.
Alex Koppelman Jul 24, 2008
The Obama show lands in Israel
He got a rock-star reception here, but an intriguing question lingers: Which U.S. presidential candidate is better for this country?
By Aluf Benn Jul 24, 2008
Obama camp debuts Spanish-language radio ad
Highlighting Obama's personal history, the spot concludes, "It's time we had a president who understands we all deserve a chance to make our own way."
Alex Koppelman Jul 23, 2008
The support of a major oil player
Alex Koppelman discusses T. Boone Pickens and how his energy plans may align with Barack Obama's.
Jul 23, 2008
Obama is saying the wrong things about Afghanistan
He hit the right notes during his swing through Iraq, but his plans for that other war could mean trouble.
By Juan Cole Jul 23, 2008
No mistranslation in Maliki interview
Contrary to claims made by people trying to downplay the impact of the Iraqi prime minister's statement in support of Barack Obama's Iraq plan, it's now clear the translation was correct.
Alex Koppelman Jul 22, 2008
National Review writer compares Obama to Hitler
Lisa Schiffren sees dark clouds over Barack Obama's plans for his speech at the Democratic convention.
Alex Koppelman Jul 22, 2008
New McCain video: "Obama Love"
In the video, McCain's campaign paints the media as biased in Obama's favor -- and provides a window into its thoughts about its opponent.
Alex Koppelman Jul 22, 2008
How much did Clinton donors give Obama?
Contrary to an early report, it looks as if Hillary Clinton's supporters ponied up for Barack Obama's campaign in June.
Alex Koppelman Jul 22, 2008
The Clinton strategy -- for McCain?
Two writers for the conservative National Review exhort the presumptive Republican nominee to adopt Hillary Clinton's strategy in campaigning against Barack Obama.
Justin Jouvenal Jul 21, 2008
Right calls foul on rejection of McCain's Op-Ed
Conservative bloggers are outraged by the New York Times' rejection of John McCain's piece and, unsurprisingly, decry the media's liberal bias.
Vincent Rossmeier Jul 21, 2008
McCain meets with first President Bush, slams Obama
During an appearance with the current president's father, John McCain says his opponent has been "completely wrong" on Iraq.
Alex Koppelman Jul 21, 2008
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