President - Salon.com http://dir.salon.com/topics/president/?source=rss&aim=president en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST The commander in chief Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/sexiest_man_living/2008/11/20/obama/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/sexiest_man_living/2008/11/20/obama/index.html?source=rss The compassionate and surprisingly funny politician who won our hearts -- and our votes. Sarah Palin thanks the young girls at her rallies By Rebecca Traister Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/11/13/palin_girls/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/11/13/palin_girls/index.html?source=rss Predicts one of them will be president someday. "W." By Stephanie Zacharek Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2008/10/17/w/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2008/10/17/w/index.html?source=rss Oliver Stone paints a surprisingly sympathetic picture of George W. Bush in this award-courting movie. May the best logo win By Karrie Jacobs Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2008/02/27/campaign_logos/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2008/02/27/campaign_logos/index.html?source=rss The battle for the presidency may have as much to do with fonts, flags and sunrises as healthcare plans and war stances. All the candidates' books By Salon staff Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/feature/2007/10/18/candidate_books/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/feature/2007/10/18/candidate_books/index.html?source=rss The 2008 presidential contenders have written way too many books. A readers guide to 18 of them, the Good, the Bad and the Cosmic. Quote of the night By Lynn Harris Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/02/06/hrc_mother/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/02/06/hrc_mother/index.html?source=rss A spine tingler no matter where your loyalties lie. Quote of the day By Lynn Harris Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/01/16/dvf_on_hrc/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/01/16/dvf_on_hrc/index.html?source=rss DVF on HRC: U.S., not Europe Feminists want just a female prez? By Tracy Clark-Flory Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/12/03/president/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/12/03/president/index.html?source=rss Yes, at least according to the New York Times' analysis of "years of feminist thinking." Hillary Clinton: Better as a flight attendant? By Tracy Clark-Flory Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/11/14/clinton/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/11/14/clinton/index.html?source=rss Maureen Dowd suggests we're not ready for a "queen bee." Quote of the Day By Tracy Clark-Flory Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/10/15/harvard/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/10/15/harvard/index.html?source=rss Harvard's first female president says her presence would have been unthinkable just a few years back. Salon on RNN-TV Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/politics/2007/09/29/rnntv/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/politics/2007/09/29/rnntv/index.html?source=rss Salon's Michael Scherer goes on "Real Politics Live" to talk about developments on the campaign trail. India to swear in first female prez By Matthew Fishbane Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/07/24/india_prez/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/07/24/india_prez/index.html?source=rss But will she do anything for gender equality in her country? Hillary Clinton's balancing act By Tracy Clark-Flory Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/07/20/hillary_clinton/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/07/20/hillary_clinton/index.html?source=rss She's most popular with women -- but many remain wary. McCain to Letterman: Gonna run By David Puner Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/politics/2007/03/01/mccain_announces_late_show/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/politics/2007/03/01/mccain_announces_late_show/index.html?source=rss The announcement preceding the announcement. Gore inspired to take opportunity to ... By David Puner Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/oscars/2007/02/26/gore_dicaprio_announcement/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/oscars/2007/02/26/gore_dicaprio_announcement/index.html?source=rss The Oscar's best political gag. Weekend Update: "Blackness Scale" By David Puner Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/comedy/2007/02/12/weekend_update_blackness_scale/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/comedy/2007/02/12/weekend_update_blackness_scale/index.html?source=rss Jesse and Al explain where Barack charts. Barack: Poster wars By David Puner Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/comedy/2007/02/01/barock_the_house/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/comedy/2007/02/01/barock_the_house/index.html?source=rss Sen. Barack Obama searches for the perfect message. Kerry: Pass on '08 By David Puner Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/politics/2007/01/25/john_kerry_passes_on_2008/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/politics/2007/01/25/john_kerry_passes_on_2008/index.html?source=rss The senator wants to work on avoiding "catastrophe." "A Message from Barack" By David Puner Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/politics/2007/01/16/obama_exploratory_committee/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/politics/2007/01/16/obama_exploratory_committee/index.html?source=rss He's considering a run. Senator Obama makes an announcement By David Puner Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/politics/2006/12/12/obama_mnf/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/politics/2006/12/12/obama_mnf/index.html?source=rss Appears on "MNF"  puts on hat. Racism vs. sexism, Part 2 By Page Rockwell Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/12/11/racism_sexism_2/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/12/11/racism_sexism_2/index.html?source=rss Are Americans more ready for a black president, or a female president? Who's the Bush now? By David Puner Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/politics/2006/12/05/h_w_chokes_up/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/politics/2006/12/05/h_w_chokes_up/index.html?source=rss In possible unrelated fact: H.W. didn't win a second term. The president and the first mistress? By Lynn Harris Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/06/28/first_mistress/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/06/28/first_mistress/index.html?source=rss Will the marriages -- and affairs, and divorces -- of the GOP frontrunners get the same scrutiny as the Clintons'? A woman for president? Sure, if she can she dress the part By Tracy Clark-Flory Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/05/05/commander/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/05/05/commander/index.html?source=rss Columnist processes the image of a female president. Laura Bush foresees ovaries in the Oval Office By Tracy Clark-Flory Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/01/13/president/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/01/13/president/index.html?source=rss Guess who the first lady wants to be the first female commander in chief?