Will the Youth Vote Swing This Election? Will the Youth Vote Swing This Election?
In state after state, the number of new voters has swelled like never before. They're mostly under 30 and solidly backing Barack Obama.
Oct 17, 2008 / Feature / Cora Currier
Saturday Night Live: Obama and McCain’s Plumber Debate Saturday Night Live: Obama and McCain’s Plumber Debate
McCain celebrates his 'best friend in the whole world', Joe the Plumber, who has a 'magical plunger' that will fix all our economic problems.
Oct 17, 2008 / Saturday Night Live
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
Obama’s Virginia Territory Obama’s Virginia Territory
So far in the once-red state of Virginia, things are going Obama's way.
Oct 16, 2008 / Column / Gary Younge
It’s Sliming Time (Again) It’s Sliming Time (Again)
Politics ain't beanbag, but the thuggishness of McCain and Palin and their conservative media enablers have infected our political discourse.
Oct 16, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Supreme Court and the Election: What’s at Stake The Supreme Court and the Election: What’s at Stake
The next president and Congress must reverse the conservative tide of the Bush judiciary.
Oct 16, 2008 / Feature / Herman Schwartz
When the Gloves Come Off When the Gloves Come Off
On the campaign trail, new lies are being pumped into the political bloodstream.
Oct 15, 2008 / Feature / Jonathan Schell
No Debate: Hempstead Is Struggling No Debate: Hempstead Is Struggling
As the media descends on Hempstead, NY, for the last presidential debate, regular citizens express frustration with crises at home and abroad.
Oct 15, 2008 / American News Project
Olbermann Special Comment on Violent Rhetoric at McCain Rallies Olbermann Special Comment on Violent Rhetoric at McCain Rallies
Keith Olbermann shows his anger and frustration with McCain campaign's mudslinging, hypocrisy and bigotry.
Oct 15, 2008 / Countdown