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Mr. Terrorist... Don't Be Doin That

Paula B. Mays | Posted 11.25.2008 | Politics


Paula B. Mays

Al-Qaeda's , No. 2 man distinguished Barack Obama from Malcom X, concluding that Obama is not representative of the militant black community, and thus not in solidarity with al-Qaeda's missions and goals.

How John McCain Still Can Win

Steven Hill | Posted 11.02.2008 | Politics


Steven Hill

Obama is in the lead, both nationally and in some very key battleground states. This election is his to lose. But what combination of factors would need to occur for Obama to lose?

How John McCain Still Can Win

Steven Hill | Posted 11.01.2008 | Home


Steven Hill

How John McCain Still Can Win By Steven Hill Obama is in the lead, both nationally and in some very key battleground states. This election is his to...

Obama Could Lose Election Due To Voter Suppression

Judah Freed | Posted 10.31.2008 | Home


Judah Freed

Republicans are seeking to suppress the voter turnout among youth, minorities and poor people. If Republicans can prevent enough Democrats from casting ballots, McCain could win the election.

McCain Supporters Hit the Streets of NYC [VIDEO]

George Spyros | Posted 10.22.2008 | Politics


George Spyros

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McCain seizes on Obama "Spread the Wealth" remark [VIDEO]

George Spyros | Posted 10.21.2008 | Politics


George Spyros

McCain trying to win on the economy. Above, an AP News video: uncut clip of McCain speech. McCain trying to win on foreign policy. Below, a CBS News...

Sarah Palin Run For Senate? Alaska Senator Ted Stevens Corruption Trial Closing Arguments to Begin [VIDEO]

George Spyros | Posted 10.21.2008 | Politics


George Spyros

Not to count any chickens, but did anyone else notice on Saturday Night Live Sarah Pallin told Lorne Michaels that she didn't think the opening ske...

Obama Campaign Fundraising Review Roundup [Videos]

George Spyros | Posted 10.20.2008 | Politics


George Spyros

Video news rundown following the history of Obama's fund-raising going all the way back to the time of Hillary days -- remember those days? October 2...

Todd Palin "First Dude" Makes Local Campaign Stop [VIDEO]

George Spyros | Posted 10.19.2008 | Politics


George Spyros

(Pittsburgh, PA) Todd Palin, "The First Dude" of Alaska and the husband of Republican Vice-Presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin campaigned locally ...

Down to the Wire: McCain's Narrow Margin Strategy & Political Lunch Election Roundup VIDEOS >>

George Spyros | Posted 10.19.2008 | Politics


George Spyros

Political Lunch: Obama's up 7 points in the polls, but is he up where it counts, and can McCain's "narrow margin strategy" pull him through? ALSO: Wh...

Obama, McCain, Biden Comedy Roundup: Letterman, Leno, NYC Roast VIDEOS >>

George Spyros | Posted 10.17.2008 | Politics


George Spyros

It's as if everyone knows the race is over and humor is the best means by which McCain can be put out of his misery and that we can all release a collective sigh of relief.

Obama Supporters Labeled Protesters in AP "Raw" VIDEO >>

George Spyros | Posted 10.16.2008 | Politics


George Spyros

Setting the visual record straight Here's the title of the video issued by AP: Raw video: protesters crowd debate site. Here's the AP synopsis of t...

Jews for Obama?

Michelle Haimoff | Posted 10.01.2008 | Politics


Michelle Haimoff

The one issue that surpasses even those that center around civil liberties is the continued existence of the state of Israel.

'Knocking Out the White Man:' 10 Reasons Obama Still Loses in Middle America

Raymond Leon Roker | Posted 09.27.2008 | Politics


Raymond Leon Roker

Among the self-congratulatory excitement was a palpable sigh at the heavy reality that is settling in. The question now looms: Is it enough to simply be the better candidate? I say no, and here's why.

Why the Democrats Need to Dumb It Down

Michelle Haimoff | Posted 09.15.2008 | Politics


Michelle Haimoff

She makes them laugh and lets them think that they'll all head over to Culver's later for frozen custard and ButterBurgers.

Daniel Boulud On His Passion For Italian Food And Cooking For Clinton

Louise McCready | Posted 09.12.2008 | Style


Louise McCready

Just back from China where Daniel opened Maison Boulud in Tiananmen Square, this illustrious chef took the time to answer a few of my questions.

Michelle and Jill: The Buddy Flick We Need

Shireen Mitchell and Adele M. Stan | Posted 08.29.2008 | Style


Shireen Mitchell and Adele M. Stan

Displaying what appears to be real affection between them, Michelle Obama and Jill Biden together present a portrait of what real unity could look like.

Where is the Candidate? (1908)

Kate Kelly | Posted 08.27.2008 | Politics


Kate Kelly

As was customary in 1908, the candidates themselves did not attend the nominating conventions.

Conventioneering: Wednesday, August 27

Nicholas Brown | Posted 08.27.2008 | Politics


Nicholas Brown

Wednesday, August 27 1:34 am MST - There is malice, pure, like the platonic form of anger, that can drive a person wild. The easiest way to see it: r...

Happy Hillary Supporters: What the Mainstream Media Is Not Reporting

Marlene H. Phillips | Posted 08.27.2008 | Home


Marlene H. Phillips

From the top tier of the Pepsi Center, graduate student Erin Cheuvront was even more confused. "I know the major news broadcasts are spending a lot of time talking about disunity, but all of us here are seeing just the opposite."

Obama's Convention Danger

Zachary Karabell | Posted 08.26.2008 | Politics


Zachary Karabell

Obama's strength is and has been the degree to which he promises a break from the way we've come to understand national politics. That is the opposite of the stage-managed convention.

How Biden's Foreign Policy Experience Supplements Obama's Climate Policy

Jeremy Jacquot | Posted 08.25.2008 | Green


Jeremy Jacquot

As things stand, the single biggest obstacle to effective climate change mitigation is the lack of a comprehensive, international accord.

Denying the Obvious

Daniel Kessler | Posted 08.24.2008 | Green


Daniel Kessler

When voters start standing in line on the first Tuesday in November, they ought to be also considering just what the people farther down the ballot will do about global warming.

Obama's Achilles Heel: The Pomposity Perception

Stephen C. Rose | Posted 08.23.2008 | Home


Stephen C. Rose

"Clinton did well in late spring primaries by talking about health care and jobs. Obama needs to offer as many specifics as possible. Talk about home foreclosures, for instance, or health care."

Email Gives Away Obama VP Pick -- Maybe

Wes Isley | Posted 08.21.2008 | Home


Wes Isley

Not tea leaves but tee shirts! Are these new "Obama-Biden" tee-shirts the local Obama email thread is pushing the products of a campaign leak or merely of a businessperson betting the odds!