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With the fall of the Dow, Obama has the chance to change the national conversation to something more important than moose hunting.
By Walter Shapiro
September 18, 2008
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Center-stage again, the Ohio contest between Obama and McCain may pivot on the impossible-to-handicap racial factor.
By Walter Shapiro
September 15, 2008
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Seven years after 9/11, national security -- a political strong suit for the GOP -- recedes into the woodwork as voters focus on domestic issues.
By Walter Shapiro
September 11, 2008
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But make no mistake: Barack Obama retains some important built-in advantages.
By Walter Shapiro
September 10, 2008
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The "imperfect" war hero steered clear of George W. Bush as he took aim at Barack Obama and tried to marshal his tarnished party.
By Walter Shapiro
September 5, 2008
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Romney and Giuliani helped supply Wednesday night's "paranoid" conservative politics, while Sarah Palin showed she's no Dick Cheney.
By Walter Shapiro
September 4, 2008
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President Bush is beamed in from afar and Joe Lieberman cheerleads for Sarah Palin, as the Republicans press ahead with a baffling convention.
By Walter Shapiro
September 3, 2008
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In his acceptance speech, Barack Obama stood up for Democratic values, took the fight to McCain -- and proved that the United States is still capable of reinventing itself.
By Walter Shapiro
August 29, 2008
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Before Barack Obama's surprise appearance, a tag team of Democrats, including Bill Clinton, piles on John McCain. And Joe Biden, Rove-style, goes right for McCain's supposed strength.
By Walter Shapiro
August 28, 2008
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All signs are that Joe Biden won't back away from the job ahead of him -- combat with John McCain.
By Walter Shapiro
August 26, 2008
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As the Democratic convention opens, with a speech by Michelle Obama and an in-person appearance by Ted Kennedy, undecided voters wrestle with their feelings about change -- and the nominee.
By Walter Shapiro
August 25, 2008
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By picking Joseph Biden as his running mate, Barack Obama chooses experience over hope.
By Walter Shapiro
August 23, 2008
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Nothing would delight Republicans more than for the Clintons to upstage Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention.
By Walter Shapiro
August 22, 2008
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Neither candidate speaks with much candor about solving the energy crisis. But the GOP will use U.S. oil drilling as a weapon against Obama.
By Walter Shapiro
August 18, 2008
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After covering John Edwards -- and liking him -- for years, what I thought I knew about him was wrong. But reporters often misjudge candidates.
By Walter Shapiro
August 14, 2008
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It's not always a good thing to dominate the news cycle. Is "Obama Fatigue" for real, and is it a danger to the candidate?
By Walter Shapiro
August 7, 2008
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Obama appears unlikely to announce a running mate until the Olympics wind down. But waiting until the convention is close could be risky.
By Walter Shapiro
August 5, 2008
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Democrats have watched leads disappear before, especially when they sub "more of the same" for "change."
By Walter Shapiro
July 15, 2008
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She's no Hillary Clinton, but Kathleen Sebelius, the popular governor of Kansas, may have a shot at being Barack's running mate.
By Walter Shapiro
July 7, 2008
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He's got experience, foreign relations chops, and a moving personal story. Is Joe Biden near the top of Barack Obama's veep list?
By Walter Shapiro
July 2, 2008
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Obama and Clinton's choreographed love fest in Unity, N.H., went off without a glitch. But are Democrats singing the same tune?
By Walter Shapiro
June 28, 2008
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Don't worry about those angry Hillary supporters who say they'll vote for McCain or stay home in November. History proves they'll vote for Obama.
By Walter Shapiro
June 23, 2008
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Joe-mentum slants too far right for Democrats, but it would (believe it or not) move the Republicans toward the center.
By Walter Shapiro
June 18, 2008
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There was no artifice in the "Meet the Press" host. The best political questioner on TV seemed the same guy off-camera as on.
By Walter Shapiro
June 14, 2008
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Every four years, the who-for-No.-2 drama follows the same insincere rituals, from comically straining to soothing the party's base.
By Walter Shapiro
June 12, 2008
Money talks, Barack. Are you listening?
Race -- and the race for Ohio
An America-first election -- and Obama benefits
John McCain is connecting with voters
John McCain, Republican top gun at last 
McCain's big running-mate rollout
Welcome to John McCain's party
American revolutionary
Biden -- and Kerry and Clinton -- go on the attack
Biden's mission
Is change "scary" or is change "hopeful"?
Nobody's yes man
GOP: Here's to Hillary's big party!
The sacrifice-free election strategy
Johnny, I hardly knew ye
I'm so bored with O-B-A-M-A
Obama veepstakes: The medal round
Life in the catbird seat for Obama 
Obama veepstakes: The other woman
Could be Biden time
All together now
Why Clinton voters will come back to the fold
A McCain-Lieberman ticket?
Tim Russert, one of the good guys
Coming to a Kabuki theater near you -- the search for a vice president
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