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Who are you calling a "coot"?
Incoming! Readers demand answers about WASPs, Tim Russert and Obama's teleprompter skills.
By Camille Paglia Jul 9, 2008
At 96, he says he's ready to go
But I sense he wants to hang around until November, to see for himself whether Obama wins the White House.
By Garrison Keillor Jul 9, 2008
One nation, not just speaking English
Barack Obama wonders what's up with all those "English-only" whiners. Learn Spanish, already
Andrew Leonard Jul 8, 2008
Edwards opens door wider to veep bid
John Edwards said today he'd accept an offer to run with Barack Obama this November.
Ed Kilgore Jul 8, 2008
The other "other woman" for veep
If Barack Obama wants to choose a woman other than Hillary Clinton as his running-mate, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano commands some real attention.
Ed Kilgore Jul 7, 2008
Blurring the lines on Iraq
Republicans are attacking Barack Obama on the war, claiming he's flip-flopped, but that allegation doesn't hold water.
Ed Kilgore Jul 7, 2008
Big speech, big venue
Barack Obama's campaign has officially announced that the presumptive Democratic nominee will accept the nomination not at the convention site but at a 76,000-seat stadium nearby.
Ed Kilgore Jul 7, 2008
Barack by the books
The works that have influenced Obama illustrate that he would be the most literary president in recent memory -- and one likely to govern from the center.
By Laura Miller Jul 7, 2008
Obama veepstakes: The other woman
She's no Hillary Clinton, but Kathleen Sebelius, the popular governor of Kansas, may have a shot at being Barack's running mate.
By Walter Shapiro Jul 7, 2008
Are Democrats backpedaling on abortion rights?
As feminist Obama supporters, we believe Clinton voters will come around -- but not if the party adopts an abortion reduction strategy.
By Kate Michelman, Frances Kissling Jul 7, 2008
Obama's Indian electoral strategy
His campaign mentions the passing of a revered Indian general. McCain's doesn't. How's that going to play in the swing states?
Andrew Leonard Jul 2, 2008
Could be Biden time
He's got experience, foreign relations chops, and a moving personal story. Is Joe Biden near the top of Barack Obama's veep list?
By Walter Shapiro Jul 2, 2008
No peace for Obama on Israel
He's facing nervous Jewish voters in Florida, attacks by Joe Lieberman and smear tactics in a political war that threatens his campaign.
By Gregory Levey Jul 2, 2008
Why Obama will soon land in Europe
Many Europeans would like to see him as the next U.S. president. But a transatlantic trip to burnish his credentials will be a balancing act.
By Gregor Peter Schmitz Jul 1, 2008
Obama on pride -- and dissent -- in America
"When we argue about patriotism, we are arguing about who we are as a country, and more importantly, who we should be."
Jul 1, 2008
All together now
Obama and Clinton's choreographed love fest in Unity, N.H., went off without a glitch. But are Democrats singing the same tune?
By Walter Shapiro Jun 28, 2008
Clintons donate to Obama
Bill and Hillary Clinton's gesture followed a similar one from Barack and Michelle Obama.
Alex Koppelman Jun 27, 2008
A place called Unity
On Friday, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton made their first public campaign appearance together, in a place laden with symbolism.
Alex Koppelman Jun 27, 2008
Clinton and Obama appear together
Their first joint appearance, at a fundraiser in Washington, showed that Democrats are inching toward unity, but there's still some work to be done.
Alex Koppelman Jun 27, 2008
Top Clinton loyalist joining Obama camp
Neera Tanden, a longtime aide to Hillary Clinton, will reportedly become Barack Obama's director of domestic policy.
Alex Koppelman Jun 27, 2008
Prominent evangelical group attacks Obama on abortion
The Family Research Council is going on the air Friday with a new ad that targets Barack Obama's position on the right to abortion.
Alex Koppelman Jun 27, 2008
Supreme Court gun ruling could backfire
John McCain used the high court's decision to blast away at Barack Obama -- but it could make Obama's campaign more bulletproof.
By Mike Madden Jun 27, 2008
Bateman: Obama on FISA
The cartoonist doesn't see change in the senator's support of FISA.
Jun 27, 2008
Poll shows Obama ahead in key states
According to a poll released Thursday, Barack Obama is leading John McCain by double digits in four swing states.
Vincent Rossmeier Jun 26, 2008
Jindal approves castration for sex offenders
The Louisiana governor signs a bill mandating the castration of sex offenders convicted of a second offense, and rails against SCOTUS's decision on his state's death penalty laws.
Vincent Rossmeier Jun 26, 2008
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