Before they died in Iraq, Sgts. Mora and Gray proved that in a democracy, dissent is patriotic, even when it comes from soldiers on the battlefield.
By Michael Scherer Dec 19, 2007
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No fear and a little loathing on the campaign trail with the 23-year-old daughter of Republican candidate John McCain.
By Michael Scherer
December 18, 2007
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The presidential candidate says he will look to Americans of all faiths for prayer in times of need.
December 3, 2007
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From around the country, Ron Paul's followers are descending on New Hampshire to go door-to-door for their man. But what do they really want?
By Michael Scherer
December 3, 2007
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As he tells Salon in an interview, even Ron Paul is surprised by his spontaneous, self-organizing presidential campaign. And he still hasn't seen "V for Vendetta."
By Michael Scherer
December 3, 2007
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Ron Paul's conspiracy theories! Fred Thompson's secret guns! Mitt Romney's rapid-fire "word of God"! And what Jesus would do.
By Michael Scherer
November 29, 2007
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More fun from the campaign trail.
November 28, 2007
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Up to speed on Dennis Kucinich's UFO encounters? Know which candidate is Dick Cheney's cousin? Test your '08 savvy here.
By Michael Scherer
November 27, 2007
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The American institution that is losing its political edge.
November 20, 2007
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Why Republican candidate Mike Huckabee releases the funniest ad of the 2008 campaign.
By Michael Scherer
November 19, 2007
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Welcome to the kickoff of Salon's new on-the-road campaign blog.
By Walter Shapiro
November 16, 2007
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The Democratic debate in Vegas: Fire-retardant pantsuits! Hecklers! Mysterious booing! GOP-style mudslinging! And a bizarre photo op.
By Michael Scherer
November 16, 2007
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Hillary Clinton got busted for planting a question with an audience member in Iowa. But there's all kinds of hocus-pocus at "town hall" events.
By Michael Scherer
November 14, 2007
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In a Salon interview, the long-shot GOP candidate reveals his convictions about gay marriage, wonders about Mitt Romney's faith, and fires back at Fred Thompson.
By Michael Scherer
November 9, 2007
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John McCain speaks out against torture and calls on the other presidential candidates to do the same
By Michael Scherer & Caitlin Shamberg
November 7, 2007
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What do Coke, Pepsi and Starbucks have to do with Mitt Romney?
November 6, 2007
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Some members of the GOP's largest voting bloc, like Florida preacher Bill Keller, think a Mormon in the White House would mean more souls going to hell.
By Michael Scherer
November 6, 2007
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A look at how Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are making their pitches in Iowa.
November 3, 2007
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The next two months will be all about Hillary Clinton. So will the next year if she wins the Democratic nomination. Can she take it? Can you?
By Michael Scherer
November 2, 2007
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Michael Scherer video blogs about two new ads aimed at the elderly.
November 2, 2007
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The Democratic Party is doing battle -- with itself -- over the state's role in the primaries. Some members say it could cost the party in November 2008.
By Michael Scherer
October 30, 2007
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Republicans debate in Florida, with lapel pins! Hippie drugs! Interns in the Oval Office!
By Michael Scherer
October 22, 2007
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Giuliani gets applause, but not votes, from a pro-Huckabee crowd at the Values Voter Summit.
By Michael Scherer
October 21, 2007
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At a second meeting this weekend, leaders will mull mass defection from the GOP if the pro-choice New Yorker is the party nominee.
By Michael Scherer
October 18, 2007
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John McCain and Rudy Giuliani campaign in New Hampshire, each one claiming he is the best Republican for the party.
By Michael Scherer and Caitlin Shamberg
October 17, 2007
Salon's People of the Year: Sgts. Omar Mora and Yance Gray
Meghan McCain is not Chelsea Clinton
Campaign clips: Mitt Romney on his faith
Ron Paul is a baby elephant
"The message is so powerful, in spite of my shortcomings"
What you missed while watching "Chad Vader"
You, too, can be a campaign reporter!
Huckabee's new humor offensive
What you missed while watching "Project Runway"
On the fake campaign trail
Mike Huckabee, on a wing and a prayer
"A vote for Romney is a vote for Satan"
One state, two ads
The era of Hillary begins
Another election fiasco in Florida?
What you missed while watching the Red Sox win
A mixed message for Rudy from the Christian right
Giuliani's Christian-right foes to meet again
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Glenn Greenwald