Greg Mitchell and Howard Kurtz on Olbermann’s Countdown: Can Journalists Make Political Donations? Greg Mitchell and Howard Kurtz on Olbermann’s Countdown: Can Journalists Make Political Donations?
In light of the controversy surrounding Olbermann's campaign donations, should journalists be barred from being involved in politics?
Nov 11, 2010 / Countdown
Conversation: Daniel Teweles and Dr. Martin Michaels on 10Questions Conversation: Daniel Teweles and Dr. Martin Michaels on 10Questions
With citizens posing their own questions to candidates via the web, can new media technology improve accountability in our elections?
Oct 27, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV
Alan Grayson Versus The Whiner Alan Grayson Versus The Whiner
In a high-profile race, the Republican candidate refuses to debate. Why? Because the Democratic incumbent might upset him.
Oct 21, 2010 / John Nichols
Brown Is Back Brown Is Back
At the California governor's debate, Democrat Jerry Brown redeemed his flagging campaign by making a clear and convincing case for his candidacy.
Sep 29, 2010 / Sasha Abramsky
NYC Mayoral Debate: Clash of the Dullards NYC Mayoral Debate: Clash of the Dullards
Michael Bloomberg and Bill Thompson debate pedicures and Polanski instead of the real issues affecting the voters they wish to woo. Only in New York!
Oct 14, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation
Journalists Slam ABC Debate Tactics Journalists Slam ABC Debate Tactics
In an open letter to ABC News, a group of journalists and media analysts condemns the network's poor handling of the latest Clinton/Obama faceoff.
Apr 18, 2008 / Feature / The Nation
Debaters’ Points Debaters’ Points
Little ventured, little gained--the first Gore-Bush debate featured both candidates at their usual. No breakouts, no bold thrusts. The face-off reflected the narrow parameters ...
Oct 5, 2000 / David Corn