Politics

Chris Matthews Battles Nancy Pfotenhauer Over Palin’s VP Role Chris Matthews Battles Nancy Pfotenhauer Over Palin’s VP Role

Chris Matthews confronts McCain spokeswoman Nancy Pfotenhauer about Sarah Palin's stubborn insistence that the VP is in 'charge of the Senate.'

Oct 23, 2008 / MSNBC

Obama the Philosopher Obama the Philosopher

Suddenly, Obama's making a pretty good case for why Americans should once again care for one another.

Oct 22, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Linda Hirshman

The Raucous Caucus The Raucous Caucus

A wave of progressive women candidates could help steer the next Congress in new directions on war and peace, fair trade and civil liberties.

Oct 22, 2008 / John Nichols

Swiftboat Blues Swiftboat Blues

The slumping economy has made GOP smear tactics seem petty and shrill--but they're looking forward to their next shot.

Oct 22, 2008 / Ari Berman

Democratic Vistas Democratic Vistas

As a nation hopeful for change heads to the polls, there is reason to believe progressive voices will be heard.

Oct 22, 2008 / The Editors

Culture War: Out of Juice? Culture War: Out of Juice?

The culture wars may fail at the top of the ticket this year, but expect right-wing mayhem further down the ballot.

Oct 22, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Against Obama Against Obama

Never has the dead hand of the past had a "reform" candidate so firmly by the windpipe.

Oct 22, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

The GOP’s Blame-ACORN Game The GOP’s Blame-ACORN Game

Republicans are scapegoating the respected community advocacy group for Wall Street's disastrous lending spree.

Oct 22, 2008 / Feature / Peter Dreier and John Atlas

Vote Suppression Watch Vote Suppression Watch

A close look at dirty tricks in key swing states.

Oct 22, 2008 / Feature / Andrew Gumbel

Protect This Election Protect This Election

Pieces of Karl Rove's plan to suppress the votes of students, minorities, the transient and the elderly are still in place--and could threaten any races that are remotely close.

Oct 22, 2008 / Feature / Andrew Gumbel

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