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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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Oct 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 Oct 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 Oct 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 Oct 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.
Eric Boehlert Oct 30, 2004
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