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Joan Walsh - Election 2008

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Barack Obama on Stephanie Tubbs Jones Barack Obama on Stephanie Tubbs Jones
Sitting alongside both Clintons, the Democratic nominee took time out from the campaign to honor a friend
Joan Walsh Aug 31, 2008
Fighting Barack Obama Fighting Barack Obama
In Denver this week the Democratic nominee laid out a feisty, populist message and pulled his party together.
Joan Walsh Aug 30, 2008
Knock it off, Paul Begala Knock it off, Paul Begala
The veteran Democrat and Clinton supporter attributes Sarah Palin's poise to "her beauty pageant training."
Joan Walsh Aug 30, 2008
What Sarah Palin means What Sarah Palin means
She lets John McCain appease the Christian right while looking like a social reformer.
Joan Walsh Aug 29, 2008
Eyes back on the prize Eyes back on the prize
Denver's finest moment so far was the roll-call vote, for all it said about the Clinton and Obama camps' capacity for grace, forgiveness and smart politics.
Joan Walsh Aug 28, 2008
Bill Clinton shows -- and gets -- the love Bill Clinton shows -- and gets -- the love
"Barack Obama is ready to lead America," he tells an adoring crowd -- and suddenly Clinton haters who predicted mayhem in Denver are 0 for 2.
Joan Walsh Aug 28, 2008
How Michelle Obama nailed it How Michelle Obama nailed it
Radiating love and passion for her family and her country, she answered questions we wish the nation didn't have.
Joan Walsh Aug 26, 2008
It's Obama time! It's Obama time!
Hillary Clinton released her delegates, and the party is coming together behind its new leader. Reasons to celebrate and reasons to worry in Denver.
Joan Walsh Aug 25, 2008
Heading to Denver Heading to Denver
Watch for Salon's full convention coverage all next week, here and on Open Salon.
Joan Walsh Aug 22, 2008
Remembering Stephanie Tubbs Jones Remembering Stephanie Tubbs Jones
She was a great advocate for her district and for all of us, and she'll be missed in Denver next week.
Joan Walsh Aug 21, 2008
John McCain's summer of slime John McCain's summer of slime
The GOP nominee will say anything to get elected -- and the media is letting him get away with it. Plus: Bill Maher to Obama: Pick Hillary!
Joan Walsh Aug 20, 2008
Sandbagged at Saddleback Sandbagged at Saddleback
Evangelical voters simply can't vote for somebody who's pro-choice, Rick Warren tells BeliefNet -- after Obama's visit.
Joan Walsh Aug 19, 2008
Are we now officially a Christian nation? Are we now officially a Christian nation?
I admire Obama's courage in going to the Saddleback Church forum, but I regret he did it. I hope he doesn't come to feel the same way.
Joan Walsh Aug 17, 2008
Race and the presidential race, again Race and the presidential race, again
More analysts are concluding that Barack Obama is being hurt by being black. How do we know if they're right, and what Obama should do?
Joan Walsh Aug 16, 2008
Happy days are here again! Happy days are here again!
The Obama and Clinton campaigns come together to prove Maureen Dowd wrong.
Joan Walsh Aug 15, 2008
How cancer survivors think about the Edwards scandal How cancer survivors think about the Edwards scandal
I can't judge Elizabeth Edwards' decision to campaign passionately for her husband after reading this post.
Joan Walsh Aug 12, 2008
Obama fatigue? Obama fatigue?
It's late summer, and the news just keeps getting sillier.
Joan Walsh Aug 9, 2008
Whew! Whew!
Bill Clinton will reportedly have a speaking role at the Denver convention. Can someone explain why that was ever in question?
Joan Walsh Aug 8, 2008
David Brooks calls Barack Obama a sojourner David Brooks calls Barack Obama a sojourner
The Times columnist says Americans are having a hard time connecting with the Democratic nominee. Is the problem that voters can't "place" Obama -- or that Obama doesn't know his place?
Joan Walsh Aug 5, 2008
Who's playing the race card? Who's playing the race card?
Barack Obama says John McCain is trying to scare voters because he "doesn't look like all those other presidents on the dollar bills," and the McCain camp cries foul.
Joan Walsh Aug 1, 2008
Are Kaine and Bayh the best Obama can do? Are Kaine and Bayh the best Obama can do?
The two centrist pols get more attention as potential veep picks, while Clinton's chances reportedly fade.
Joan Walsh Jul 29, 2008
A tale of two campaigns A tale of two campaigns
Obama had a magical week, McCain had a bad one, but the polls remain remarkably close.
Joan Walsh Jul 26, 2008
What Obama really said to the NAACP What Obama really said to the NAACP
Headlines about how he again preached responsibility and "tough love" to the black community are distorting a powerful speech.
Joan Walsh Jul 14, 2008
Your prissy mainstream media at work Your prissy mainstream media at work
The Washington Post censors Opus again, Fox News won't release Jesse Jackson's full "nuts" remarks, and everybody loves Bernie Mac. Not.
Joan Walsh Jul 13, 2008
Another bad week for John McCain Another bad week for John McCain
He's sputtering about birth control and the economy and shape-shifting on immigration. Can this candidacy be saved? Share your best ideas.
Joan Walsh Jul 12, 2008
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