Election 2004

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  • Third World democracy

    The real problem with the American election system isn't fraud, it's good old-fashioned incompetence. And that's something we can fix -- if we have the will.
    By Farhad Manjoo November 18, 2004

  • Right Hook

    Conservatives cheer Condi, scratch their heads over Colin, and see bright days ahead for Bush's faith-based team. Plus: Rich Lowry cackles with glee over the prospect of more blacks voting Republican.
    By Mark Follman November 17, 2004

  • Election fraud watch

    I'm not on Karl Rove's payroll -- and there's still no evidence that George W. Bush stole Election 2004.
    By Farhad Manjoo November 12, 2004

  • Memo to sore losermen

    You've had more than a week to mourn the election results. Now it's time to emerge from your pathetic fetal position.
    By Dan Carol November 11, 2004

  • The echo chamber echoes back

    After I blamed blogosphere lefties for leading me astray, the readers let me have it.
    By Andrew Leonard November 11, 2004

  • After Arafat

    The death of their leader brings a moment of truth for the Palestinians -- the great challenge of averting deeper chaos, and a chance to step toward lasting peace.
    By Mark Follman November 11, 2004

  • Crossing the church-state line

    Thomas Jefferson warned of the dangers of becoming a "priest-ridden people," but a conservative clergy was essential to Bush's victory.
    By Sidney Blumenthal November 11, 2004

  • Was the election stolen?

    The system is clearly broken. But there is no evidence that Bush won because of voter fraud.
    By Farhad Manjoo November 10, 2004

  • We will raze your houses and rub salt in your wounds

    The right wing offers its charitable condolences to Kerry supporters.
    By Mark Follman November 9, 2004

  • Don't blame Ohio

    This mother and activist says the Buckeye State shouldn't take the fall for Bush's victory.
    By Rebecca Steinitz November 6, 2004

  • Darkness falls in Florida

    From the author of the grimly hilarious campaign memoir "Looking Forward to It," a final, post-election chapter you won't find in his book.
    By Stephen Elliott November 6, 2004

  • Thank you, John Kerry

    He's been unfairly maligned even by Democrats. But the man who almost beat Bush was a heroic candidate who weathered a brutal campaign on behalf of the American people.
    By Geraldine Sealey November 5, 2004

  • The win that wasn't

    For a few golden hours on Tuesday night, John Kerry smelled victory. But as he watched the map get redder and Ohio slip out of reach, he was forced to accept the inevitable.
    By Tim Grieve November 3, 2004

  • One of the most depressing parties in history

    Harvey Weinstein's Election Night event in New York wasn't quite the bash he'd hoped it would be. But some of his guests had a good time.
    By Rebecca Traister November 3, 2004

  • Trapped in the echo chamber

    The Internet makes it easy to find people we agree with. After Election Day 2004, maybe it's time to kick that habit.
    By Andrew Leonard November 3, 2004

  • Electoral limbo

    It's deja vu all over again, as Ohio really does become the new Florida. Down in the popular and electoral votes, Kerry hangs on, barely, while the Bush campaign claims victory.
    By Tim Grieve November 3, 2004

  • GOP increases hold on the Senate

    Colorado's Ken Salazar is the sole survivor. Minority leader Tom Daschle loses in South Dakota as Republicans pick up seats.
    By Jeff Horwitz November 1, 2004

  • Getting testy in Florida

    A Marine Corps vet tells some tales of confrontation from the front lines of the get-out-the-vote effort in Tampa.
    By Jim Jones November 1, 2004

  • Senate races to watch

    Counting Electoral College votes driving you totally batty? Take a mental health break with these crucial contests.
    By Mary Jacoby November 1, 2004

  • Germany says "nein" to Bush, blah to Kerry

    German leftists prefer Nader, fear Kerry's grand plans for Iraq, and miss the days when America was actually cool.
    By Andrew O'Hehir November 1, 2004

  • Stars try to shine the way in Ohio

    Paul Newman, Steve Buscemi, Matt Dillon and a cast of dozens dazzle Cleveland with a door-to-door drive to get out the vote.
    By Michelle Goldberg October 31, 2004

  • My hometown, battleground

    On Tuesday, a city that's accustomed to being dumped on -- literally -- will have its chance to show America that nothing is the matter with Scranton.
    By Geraldine Sealey October 31, 2004

  • Time to hit the barricades?

    What are you going to do if Bush wins? Sob? Start a revolution? Get leaner, meaner and tougher? Or move to Canada?
    By Katharine Mieszkowski October 30, 2004

  • Kerry: Bush blew it on bin Laden

    After initial hesitation, the Democratic candidate comes out swinging on the Osama video.
    By Tim Grieve October 30, 2004

  • Iraq explosives story detonates under Bush campaign

    How team Bush has bungled the al-Qaqaa controversy -- with a new "60 Minutes" blockbuster coming on Sunday.
    By Eric Boehlert October 30, 2004
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