Elections

Obama: McCain Camp Is ‘Proud to Be Ignorant’ Obama: McCain Camp Is ‘Proud to Be Ignorant’

Barack Obama responds to McCain's energy policy smears in no uncertain terms.

Aug 8, 2008 / YouTube

John McCain is Dazed and Confused John McCain is Dazed and Confused

Here's a comprehensive condemnation of John McCain's fitness to lead in less than six minutes.

Aug 8, 2008 / Talking Points Memo

Paris/Britney Campaign Blowback Paris/Britney Campaign Blowback

John McCain got more than he expected, with an ad comparing Obama to Paris Hilton. The blowback is just beginning.

Aug 6, 2008 / Annabelle Gurwitch

Does GOP Stand for Grampa’s Old Politicians? Does GOP Stand for Grampa’s Old Politicians?

The future of the Republican brand rests in the text message happy hands of young America--which should scare the living daylights out of John McCain.

Aug 6, 2008 / Feature / Andy Kroll

Comic Book Fans Go to the Polls Comic Book Fans Go to the Polls

Americans channeling their favorite superheroes and villains weigh in on who their political heroes will be in this year's election and why.

Aug 5, 2008 / Barely Political

A Magic Moment for America A Magic Moment for America

The nomination of Barack Obama--so able intellectually, morally and spiritually--marks a magic moment for America, culminating the hopes of those who worked for a more perfect unio...

Aug 5, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Rev. Jesse L. Jackson

Jon Stewart Mocks McCain’s Madness Jon Stewart Mocks McCain’s Madness

John McCain receives a special award for an attack ad that reaches a new hypocritical low.

Aug 4, 2008 / The Daily Show

A Devil’s Dictionary of Politics A Devil’s Dictionary of Politics

With millions of first time-voters expected to go to the polls in November, never has an insane political system been more in need of explanation. You won't find much help here.

Aug 3, 2008 / Nicholas von Hoffman

Obama’s Challenge to America’s Parents Obama’s Challenge to America’s Parents

He has taken black parents to task for failing to inspire their children; it's a message that needs to be addressed to white America as well.

Aug 1, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

When McCain Attacks… When McCain Attacks…

Help end McCain's campaign of dishonesty. Sign a petition to compel McCain to disavow his Obama attack ad and yank it from the air.

Aug 1, 2008 / Brave New Films

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