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Put McCain Out of His Misery

Robert Shrum | Posted 10.15.2008 | Politics

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Robert Shrum

For McCain, the urgent need tonight was not for McCarthyism on Ayers or ACORN, but for sounding authoritative on the economy -- a daunting objective for someone who said he doesn't know much about economics.

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The Faces of John McCain

Marty Kaplan | Posted 10.15.2008 | Politics

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Marty Kaplan

Ninety minutes of John McCain making faces was more than enough for a lifetime. It's hard to imagine anyone willingly inviting that antic lemon-sucking grinfest into their homes for the next four years.

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Not Boring, Substantive, and Obama Dominates

James Love | Posted 10.15.2008 | Politics

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James Love

I have a brother who is a plumber. His name's not Joe, and he is voting for Obama.

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Obama T.K.O.s McCain in Last Debate

Ari Melber | Posted 10.15.2008 | Politics

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Ari Melber

Barack Obama never delivered a knockout punch during the final presidential debate, but it did not matter. Obama won a T.K.O.

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Out of Line: Debate Prepping

Mort Gerberg | Posted 10.15.2008 | Politics

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Mort Gerberg

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Jason Linkins

Obama On McCain Tax Claim: "Even Fox News Disputes It"

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 10.15.2008 | Politics

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I guess Barack Obama is aware that his smack at Fox News is an out-of-the-bag cat, because tonight, he got a little quippy. Pressing John McCain on hi...

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Liveblogging the Debate

Harold Pollack | Posted 10.15.2008 | Home

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Harold Pollack

Stuck in a hotel room in Florida, I will be liveblogging the debate. The pregame consensus is that McCain must do something dramatic. This may be his last chance for a game-changer.

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Liveblog! Obama and McCain Meet Head On For The Last Time, Unless You Count Election Day

Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 10.15.2008 | Media

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Will McCain lose his temper? Will "That One" speak professorially? (Drink every time someone on cable says that!) What will the squiggly lines of CNN have to say about it? Tune in, all, because our liveblog is live!

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Electoral Math -- Obama Lead Insurmountable?

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.15.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

It's going to be all but impossible to continue the "we're in a dead heat" nonsense if Barack Obama decisively wins Florida and Virginia when the East Coast returns come in.

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Obama-McCain Hofstra Presidential Debate Reaction: HuffPost Bloggers Weigh In

Huffington Post | Posted 10.15.2008 | Politics

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Arianna Huffington: McCain's Losing Strategy: Double Down on the Anger: McCain scored the zinger of the night with, "I am not President Bush. If you ...

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Obama Flack Accidentally Sends Out Pre-Debate Talking Points

ABC News | Posted 10.15.2008 | Politics

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"Reminder: These are for staff only and not for distribution," warns the email. And then, the spin, accidentally sent to reporters this morning. "* ...

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McCain Plans Debate Surprise

Steve Young | Posted 10.15.2008 | Media

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Steve Young

In a last ditch effort to associate Barack Obama with corruption while connecting him with what most columnists at National Review call, "a stinkin' s...

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Presidential Debate Preview: McCain Says He'll "Whip" Obama's "You-Know-What"

Huffington Post | Katharine Zaleski | Posted 10.15.2008 | Politics

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***Click here for complete coverage of tonight's debate*** Tonight is the third and final presidential debate, and the stakes are highest for John Mc...

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Second Presidential Debate: Video, Highlights, Analysis

The Huffington Post | Posted 10.14.2008 | Politics

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11:55 - Sam Stein: Debate In Words: Obama talks about issues while McCain says "my friends." A look at the words uttered during the affair underscore...

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Friday Talking Points [51] -- Some Positivity

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.10.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

While we're all waiting for someone to leak the Palin Troopergate Report (which is reminiscent of waiting for "Fitzmas" during the whole Scooter Libby...

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Group Urges Follow Ups, Transparency For Last Debate

Politico | Posted 10.10.2008 | Politics

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After a thoroughly panned presidential debate, a wide-ranging coalition is calling on Barack Obama and John McCain to change the rules for the last pr...

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What's Not to Like About Those Post-Debate Focus Groups

Joel Schwartzberg | Posted 10.09.2008 | Media

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Joel Schwartzberg

At some point in the post-debate glow, an anchor will throw to a reporter in this room. If ever a public forum needed follow-up questions, this is the place.

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Electoral Math -- Obama Landslide?

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.08.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I have to admit, that's a pretty provocative title. And enumerating the poultry before they emerge from the ova is always risky... as the saying goes.

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Debate Takeaway: I'm Worried About McCain's Durability

Pam Atherton | Posted 10.08.2008 | Home

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Pam Atherton

Watching the debate, I had the sudden understanding of what people have been saying about McCain. He's 72. The oldest man to run for president. There are some things we need to talk about.

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McCain's Housing Plan Leaves Many Military Homeowners Out in the Cold

Michelle Gross | Posted 10.08.2008 | Home

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Michelle Gross

In the second presidential debate, McCain laid out his bailout plan to help average Americans in this economic crisis. You know that home values of ...

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"That One": Anatomy of an Insult

Rick Horowitz | Posted 10.08.2008 | Politics

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Rick Horowitz

There "was an energy bill on the floor of the Senate... sponsored by Bush and Cheney. You know who voted for it? You might never know." And here he pointed toward Obama. "That one."

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Why You Should Be Outraged About AIG's Bailout-Funded Spa Retreat

Brett Ashley McKenzie | Posted 10.08.2008 | Business

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Brett Ashley McKenzie

How about an all expenses paid retreat for you and your colleagues to a ritzy southern California spa? After all, you're not paying for it; taxpayers are!

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McCain's Body Language: He's a Hater

Paul Abrams | Posted 10.08.2008 | Politics

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Paul Abrams

Many people, including the punditocracy, commented on McCain's body language during the first debate. He looked away from Obama when they greeted one...

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"That One": McCain's Use of Dehumanization as Hate-Speech

Leah McElrath Renna | Posted 10.08.2008 | Politics

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Leah McElrath Renna

When McCain refuses to look at Barack Obama and refuses to use his name, he is employing modified versions of a military technique -- a strategy of dehumanization.

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Citizens Panel Mixed on 'Town Hall' Format, Wanted Brokaw to Do More to Challenge the Spin

Timothy Karr | Posted 10.08.2008 | Media

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Timothy Karr

McCain's supporters seemed happy with the ground rules. Obama's supporters seemed happy with the results. But many were troubled by the debate organizers' claim of true public participation in Tuesday's forum.

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