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Democrats, put down your swords: Mourn defeat, yes, but the destruction wreaked by the Bush administration leaves little room for factional fights and identity politics between today and Nov. 4.; By Joe Conason Jun 6, 2008
I think my dad's too old to vote: He says he's not really following politics, but is planning to vote anyway.; By Cary Tennis Apr 15, 2008
Who won Super Tuesday?: Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are both claiming victory. But given the way delegates are awarded, the only clear victors are the spin doctors.; By Farhad Manjoo Feb 7, 2008
Clinton gets her party started: Wins in Massachusetts, California and other big states, plus an uncommonly good speech by their candidate, made a New York Super Tuesday crowd very happy.; By Rebecca Traister Feb 6, 2008
Goodbye, Super Tuesday: Clinton and Obama fight on to the next round of primaries -- and a probable matchup with John McCain.; By Walter Shapiro Feb 6, 2008
Super Tuesday showdown: A crucial turning point in the battle between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton? From New Jersey's independents to Arizona's Latino voters, here's what to watch for in the wave of returns.; By Walter Shapiro Feb 5, 2008
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
The presidential primary scam: Why the game is rigged, and why true democracy is only a secondary factor in the nation's rush to nominate the next president.; By Michael Scherer Oct 8, 2007
Killing her softly with his song: Barack Obama wants to transform politics. But can he defeat Hillary Clinton by casting her as the divider and himself as the uniter?; By Walter Shapiro Sep 7, 2007
Primary fears: A powwow on '08 showed the GOP sweating Bush's war and Dems worried about more than just Iowa.; By Walter Shapiro Apr 11, 2007
The presidential dollar derby: Hillary and Obama and McCain and Romney are all rolling in it. But how much does big money matter in the nomination fight?; By Walter Shapiro Apr 2, 2007
So you think you know politics: What does the new thicket of Feb. 5 primaries mean for 2008? Will more voters have influence, as Schwarzenegger claims, or will it all still be decided in New Hampshire and Iowa?; By Walter Shapiro Mar 19, 2007
Hillary the prudent: Democrats burning for the inspirational uplift of Barack Obama or the left-leaning edge of John Edwards may not be ready for an authentic moderate.; By Walter Shapiro Mar 13, 2007
How Kerry could beat Bush: To close the sale with the public, the Democratic front-runner should can the populist rhetoric and talk to Americans about an "opportunity society."; By Ruy Teixeira Feb 2, 2004
The Rovers: Watch them square off in a race across the most challenging environment in the solar system: Iowa!; Cartoon by Mark Fiore Jan 15, 2004
God to America: Don't reelect Bush!: Pat Robertson says that God is calling a Bush blowout. My own pipeline to the Almighty says it's not a prediction, it's a warning.; By Robert Scheer Jan 7, 2004
Bush's Faustian bargain: Why was George W. allied with a man who called his father, the former president, a tool of Satan?; By David Corn Mar 10, 2000
Thanks, but no thanks: Catholics are too successful and secure in their identity as Americans to fall for McCain's attempt to paint them as "victims" of the Bob Jones fringe.; By Samuel G. Freedman Mar 10, 2000
"Dollar Bill" never sold out: He was an honorable antidote to Clinton, but for an electorate conditioned to empathy from their leaders, Bradley didn't work.; By Anthony York Mar 9, 2000
Rushing to judgment: Having nailed down exit poll data the same way Bush and Gore nailed down their nominations, the network anchors were free to opine smugly on Super Tuesday.; By Sean Elder Mar 8, 2000
No ground swell in Harlem: Across from the Apollo Theater where Gore and Bradley vied for votes just two weeks ago, people apparently had better things to do than vote Tuesday.; By Daryl Lindsey Mar 8, 2000
Down and out: John McCain never even tried to win in Georgia, and it showed on Tuesday as George Bush blew him away big time.; By Suzi Parker Mar 8, 2000
All for Al: After losing ugly, Bradley seems a new man.; By Daryl Lindsey Mar 8, 2000
Boy on the bus: John McCain's impulsive, inspired and angry ride misses a few turns before getting back on the road. But can he catch up?; By Jake Tapper Mar 6, 2000
Smells like team spirit: Now that it thinks it has California wrapped up, the Bush team is trying to unite the GOP for a showdown with Gore.; By Anthony York Mar 6, 2000

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