Fox Accidentatally Promotes ‘Going Rouge’ Fox Accidentatally Promotes ‘Going Rouge’
Fox News apologizes for accidentally drawing even more attention to The Nation's book criticizing Sarah Palin.
Nov 19, 2009 / Talking Points Memo
Behold the Michele Bachmann Effect Behold the Michele Bachmann Effect
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) has an uncanny ability to provoke befuddlement in the faces of her adversaries.
Mar 26, 2009 / Talking Points Memo
The Nation’s Eric Alterman on Israel The Nation’s Eric Alterman on Israel
The Nation's Eric Alterman discusses the challenges of countering the influence of conservative Israeli politics.
Mar 20, 2009 / Talking Points Memo
The Sleaziest Campaign Ads of 2008 The Sleaziest Campaign Ads of 2008
Here are five nominees for the most revolting, dishonest and remarkably sleazy campaign ads of the year.
Dec 29, 2008 / Talking Points Memo
Sen. Ted Kennedy Returns to Senate Sen. Ted Kennedy Returns to Senate
Sen. Ted Kennedy triumphantly returns to the Senate and plans to make healthcare reform a top priority.
Nov 17, 2008 / Talking Points Memo
Colin Powell on Why He Endorsed Obama Colin Powell on Why He Endorsed Obama
Colin Powell slams right-wing attacks on Obama's character and argues in a favor a generational change in the White House.
Oct 19, 2008 / Talking Points Memo
Joe the Anti-Social Security Plumber Joe the Anti-Social Security Plumber
'Joe the Plumber', the unlikely star of the final 2008 presidential debate, reveals some of his more extreme views on the issues.
Oct 16, 2008 / Talking Points Memo
McCain Scoffs at ‘Mother’s Health’ Abortion Exemption McCain Scoffs at ‘Mother’s Health’ Abortion Exemption
Obama and McCain exchange blows on abortion rights and a mother's health, the latter of which is too extreme for the Republican.
Oct 16, 2008 / Talking Points Memo
Biden vs. Palin Biden vs. Palin
Throughout the debate, Sarah Palin continuously referred to John McCain (and herself) as a maverick. But Joe Biden effectively destroyed that notion.
Oct 3, 2008 / Talking Points Memo
Bill Clinton Slams Palin, Shows Fire For Obama Bill Clinton Slams Palin, Shows Fire For Obama
Bill Clinton thinks the vice presidency will be more important than ever in the next four years--and his bet's on Joe Biden
Oct 1, 2008 / Talking Points Memo