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Was Hillary channeling George Wallace?: Hillary's reckless exploitation of racial division could split the Democratic Party over race -- a tragic legacy for the Clintons.; By Joe Conason May 9, 2008
Did Sidney Blumenthal cross the line?: Some bloggers accuse Blumenthal, a Hillary advisor, of spreading right-wing lies about Obama. But I get his e-mail blasts and the charge isn't fair.; By Joe Conason May 2, 2008
Will McCain denounce Floyd Brown?: It's time for the GOP to finally repudiate the creator of the infamous Willie Horton ad, who is back smearing Obama.; By Joe Conason Apr 25, 2008
Obama, get ready for the "Clinton rules": As Wednesday's awful debate proves, it won't matter who the presidential nominee is -- the press will play footsie with McCain and attack the Democrat.; By Joe Conason Apr 18, 2008
McCain's lack of candor on reproductive rights: On issues like abortion and sex education, the candidate is neither as moderate nor as principled as some might think.; By Joe Conason Apr 11, 2008
A truth teller who deserves justice: Ex-Navy officer Matthew Diaz gambled everything to uphold the rights of prisoners at Guantánamo. Now he may lose his law license.; By Joe Conason Apr 4, 2008
Hillary's team crosses the line: The Clinton campaign's circulation of right-wing materials to denigrate a top Obama advisor reeks of cynicism.; By Joe Conason Mar 28, 2008
Bomb, bomb Iran?: John McCain's gaffe about an Iran-al-Qaida connection revealed how he and his hard-line allies are itching to target the mullahs next.; By Joe Conason Mar 21, 2008
Geraldine Ferraro still needs to apologize: To fully grasp why her remarks about Obama were so outrageous, take another look at her record in Congress.; By Joe Conason Mar 14, 2008
Some free advice for Obama: The Clintons' personal and financial affairs have already been investigated ad nauseam. He should focus on answering any serious questions raised about his own.; By Joe Conason Mar 7, 2008
Ralph Nader loves John McCain: In 2004, Nader asked McCain to help his campaign -- and the senator rushed to his side. Is the consumer advocate now returning the favor?; By Joe Conason Feb 29, 2008
McCain: Reformer or phony?: McCain's alleged affair with a lobbyist isn't a big deal. What matter more are his ties to special interests, like her clients in the cruise ship industry.; By Joe Conason Feb 22, 2008
McCain's risky strategy: His presidential hopes depend on a perception of "victory" in Iraq. If things turn worse by summer with fewer U.S. troops, will he still argue for more of the same?; By Joe Conason Feb 15, 2008
Why McCain provokes paranoia on the right: Not only does the Arizona senator mock conservative orthodoxy, but, even worse, his pro-immigration think tank took money from George Soros and other frightening liberals.; By Joe Conason Feb 7, 2008
Will the press get over its love for McCain?: The "straight-talking maverick" should be scrutinized like other candidates -- for starters on his soft-money operation called the Reform Institute.; By Joe Conason Feb 1, 2008
There's no taking sides: Contrary to what many readers think, I am not endorsing Clinton or Obama for president -- and have spared neither candidate my criticism.; By Joe Conason Jan 24, 2008
Holy Constitution!: Mike Huckabee's affinity for religious extremism is no secret. But is biblical law at the heart of his presidential vision?; By Joe Conason Jan 18, 2008
How bashing Hillary backfired: The overwhelmingly negative press corps may have rallied voters to Clinton's side and turned her narrow victory into a resurrection.; By Joe Conason Jan 10, 2008
Barack delivers, Hillary disappoints: Obama's big win in Iowa also highlights the inadequacy of Clinton's campaign strategy -- more caution than inspiration. Now she must change course.; By Joe Conason Jan 4, 2008
Obama's European problem: The senator may have traveled widely, but the critically important subcommittee on Europe has languished under his leadership.; By Joe Conason Dec 29, 2007
Why conservatives love Barack Obama: Clinton haters who think the Illinois senator can beat Hillary support him now, but their affection will fade if he gets the nomination.; By Joe Conason Dec 21, 2007
Huckabee and criminals: It's worse than just Wayne DuMond: The former governor's feckless, faith-based clemency policies in Arkansas continued for years after the convicted rapist was released.; By Joe Conason Dec 14, 2007
Romney and Huckabee's religious intolerance: Nonbelievers have long been more tolerant of believers in office than the other way around.; By Joe Conason Dec 7, 2007
Giuliani's terrorist ties: Forget Rudy's trysts. The real scandal crying out for investigation is his firm's business with Qatar, a haven for al-Qaida.; By Joe Conason Nov 30, 2007
Did Bush ask Scott McClellan to lie -- or didn't he?: Former press secretary Scott McClellan says someone in the Bush administration made him spread "false information" about Plame-gate to the press. Time for Congress to ask tough questions.; By Joe Conason Nov 21, 2007

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