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Salon's People of the Year: Sgts. Omar Mora and Yance Gray
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
Meghan McCain is not Chelsea Clinton
No fear and a little loathing on the campaign trail with the 23-year-old daughter of Republican candidate John McCain.
By Michael Scherer Dec 18, 2007
Campaign clips: Mitt Romney on his faith
The presidential candidate says he will look to Americans of all faiths for prayer in times of need.
Dec 3, 2007
Ron Paul is a baby elephant
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 Dec 3, 2007
"The message is so powerful, in spite of my shortcomings"
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 Dec 3, 2007
What you missed while watching "Chad Vader"
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 Nov 29, 2007
Can you pass Salon's campaign quiz?
More fun from the campaign trail.
Nov 28, 2007
You, too, can be a campaign reporter!
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 Nov 27, 2007
The myth of the town hall meeting
The American institution that is losing its political edge.
Nov 20, 2007
Huckabee's new humor offensive
Why Republican candidate Mike Huckabee releases the funniest ad of the 2008 campaign.
Michael Scherer Nov 19, 2007
Why I write
Welcome to the kickoff of Salon's new on-the-road campaign blog.
Walter Shapiro Nov 16, 2007
What you missed while watching "Project Runway"
The Democratic debate in Vegas: Fire-retardant pantsuits! Hecklers! Mysterious booing! GOP-style mudslinging! And a bizarre photo op.
By Michael Scherer Nov 16, 2007
On the fake campaign trail
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 Nov 14, 2007
Mike Huckabee, on a wing and a prayer
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 Nov 9, 2007
McCain's lone stance on torture
John McCain speaks out against torture and calls on the other presidential candidates to do the same
Michael Scherer & Caitlin Shamberg Nov 7, 2007
Caffeine, Mitt Romney and the evangelical vote
What do Coke, Pepsi and Starbucks have to do with Mitt Romney?
Nov 6, 2007
"A vote for Romney is a vote for Satan"
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 Nov 6, 2007
One state, two ads
A look at how Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are making their pitches in Iowa.
Nov 3, 2007
The era of Hillary begins
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 Nov 2, 2007
Campaign ad wars: Hillary vs. Barack
Michael Scherer video blogs about two new ads aimed at the elderly.
Nov 2, 2007
Another election fiasco in Florida?
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 Oct 30, 2007
What you missed while watching the Red Sox win
Republicans debate in Florida, with lapel pins! Hippie drugs! Interns in the Oval Office!
By Michael Scherer Oct 22, 2007
A mixed message for Rudy from the Christian right
Giuliani gets applause, but not votes, from a pro-Huckabee crowd at the Values Voter Summit.
By Michael Scherer Oct 21, 2007
Giuliani's Christian-right foes to meet again
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 Oct 18, 2007
The hungriest Republican
John McCain and Rudy Giuliani campaign in New Hampshire, each one claiming he is the best Republican for the party.
Michael Scherer and Caitlin Shamberg Oct 17, 2007
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