Political Figures

Ari Melber on McCain’s ‘Hate Talk Express’ Ari Melber on McCain’s ‘Hate Talk Express’

The Nation's Ari Melber discusses the growing sentiment amongst conservatives that McCain's campaign has grown far too negative.

Oct 14, 2008 / MSNBC

McCain Must End the Politics of Hate McCain Must End the Politics of Hate

Instead of discussing the real issues, McCain and Palin have turned to stoking the prejudices of their supporters

Oct 14, 2008 / Brave New Films

Obama’s Web-Savvy Voter Plan Obama’s Web-Savvy Voter Plan

The Obama campaign's below-the-radar use of the web to register new voters could change the game for Democrats and Republicans.

Oct 8, 2008 / Ari Melber

Follow-ups for Sarah Palin Follow-ups for Sarah Palin

Don't let reproductive rights get lost in the run-up to Election Day.

Oct 8, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Lee Atwater’s Legacy Lee Atwater’s Legacy

Rebel. Liar. Attack dog. Bigot. Stefan Forbes's Boogie Man assesses the enduring damage Lee Atwater did to our political process.

Oct 8, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Antonino D’Ambrosio

Obama: Healthcare Should Be a Right Obama: Healthcare Should Be a Right

During the second presidential debate, McCain and Obama show their stark differences on the issue of healthcare.

Oct 8, 2008 / CNN

Olbermann’s Special Comment on Palin and Terrorism Olbermann’s Special Comment on Palin and Terrorism

Keith Olbermann takes Sarah Palin to task for her baseless and insidious attacks on Barack Obama's character and patriotism.

Oct 7, 2008 / Countdown

Suppressing the Youth Vote? Suppressing the Youth Vote?

Young people are registering in record numbers. Can they make it to the polls? Plus, Robert Fisk on Obama and Israel

Oct 6, 2008 / Radio Nation

Bill Maher on Palin’s Debate, Bailout and McCain campaign Bill Maher on Palin’s Debate, Bailout and McCain campaign

'The good news is Sarah Palin can complete a sentence. The bad news is we all have to listen to it.'

Oct 5, 2008 / Real Time with Bill Maher

Sarah Palin, Mean Girl Sarah Palin, Mean Girl

Remember The Rules, that mean-girl guide to being the object of male desire? That's Sarah Palin. Not that it will do the GOP much good.

Oct 3, 2008 / Linda Hirshman

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