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UN Ambassador Rice: Nations Want to 'Work with America Again' Politics Daily May 8, 2009
Live from New York - It's Michelle Obama Politics Daily May 5, 2009
Not again: A New Foundation Revisited Politics Daily May 5, 2009
This President is No Cable Guy Politics Daily May 1, 2009
Arlen Specter's Zigzag Trajectory Politics Daily April 28, 2009
Pros and Cons of Measuring Web Traffic Project for Excellence in Journalism April 27, 2009
Just Imagine: The First 100 Days of John McCain Politics Daily April 26, 2009
Obama Back in Control The New Republic March 24, 2009
Fix the Country Already! The Daily Beast March 17, 2009
Long Shadow The New Republic March 16, 2009
Americans Like Big Government The New Republic March 12, 2009
Obama Soars, But Can He Fix the Economy? The New Republic February 25, 2009
Impressed Me Not The New Republic February 10, 2009
Meet the Press The New Republic February 9, 2009
The Poet-In-Chief The New Republic January 20, 2009
Forget the Past The New Republic January 19, 2009
Bill Ayers talks back Salon.com November 17, 2008
Awaiting Obama's top lieutenants Salon.com November 14, 2008
The elusive Team Obama Salon.com November 11, 2008
Ohio, Indiana, Virginia and beyond ... Salon.com November 4, 2008
Overcoming in Ohio Salon.com November 2, 2008
How Obama might just win Ohio Salon.com October 31, 2008
How John McCain ran against himself Salon.com October 29, 2008
Where the road ends for John McCain Salon.com October 27, 2008
The punditocracy's Seven Biggest Blunders of the 2008 election Salon.com October 23, 2008
Why is Barack Obama now electable? Salon.com October 21, 2008
Turning Indiana blue Salon.com October 20, 2008
McCain's last stand Salon.com October 17, 2008
How John McCain could still win Salon.com October 13, 2008
A debate for sobering times Salon.com October 9, 2008
The low road to the White House Salon.com October 7, 2008
Obama's grass-roots battalion vs. McCain's ragtag platoon Salon.com October 6, 2008
How Palin played in Green Bay Salon.com October 4, 2008
The big veep showdown Salon.com October 2, 2008
The voters are angry -- and don't know why Salon.com October 1, 2008
Obama and McCain face off Salon.com September 27, 2008
McCain's looming debate debacle Salon.com September 26, 2008
Friday's debate: A bizarre game of chicken Salon.com September 25, 2008
The battle for votes in Pennsylvania's Clinton country Salon.com September 22, 2008
Is 2008 a sui generis election? Salon.com September 19, 2008
Money talks, Barack. Are you listening? Salon.com September 18, 2008
Race -- and the race for Ohio Salon.com September 15, 2008
An America-first election -- and Obama benefits Salon.com September 11, 2008
John McCain is connecting with voters Salon.com September 10, 2008
John McCain, Republican top gun at last Salon.com September 5, 2008
McCain's big running-mate rollout Salon.com September 4, 2008
Welcome to John McCain's party Salon.com September 3, 2008
American revolutionary Salon.com August 29, 2008
Biden -- and Kerry and Clinton -- go on the attack Salon.com August 28, 2008
Biden's mission Salon.com August 26, 2008
Is change "scary" or is change "hopeful"? Salon.com August 25, 2008
Nobody's yes man Salon.com August 23, 2008
GOP: Here's to Hillary's big party! Salon.com August 22, 2008
The sacrifice-free election strategy Salon.com August 18, 2008
Johnny, I hardly knew ye Salon.com August 14, 2008
I'm so bored with O-B-A-M-A Salon.com August 7, 2008
Obama veepstakes: The medal round Salon.com August 5, 2008
Life in the catbird seat for Obama Salon.com July 15, 2008
Obama veepstakes: The other woman Salon.com July 7, 2008
Could be Biden time Salon.com July 2, 2008
All together now Salon.com June 28, 2008
Why Clinton voters will come back to the fold Salon.com June 23, 2008
A McCain-Lieberman ticket? Salon.com June 18, 2008
Tim Russert, one of the good guys Salon.com June 14, 2008
Coming to a Kabuki theater near you -- the search for a vice president Salon.com June 12, 2008
Who will Obama choose as veep? Nope, you're wrong Salon.com June 6, 2008
Barack Obama's epic win Salon.com June 5, 2008
The new math in Florida and Michigan Salon.com June 1, 2008
The fight over Florida and Michigan Salon.com May 30, 2008
Two Democratic dynasties near the exit Salon.com May 27, 2008
She's in it to spin it Salon.com May 22, 2008
Ignore the McCain vs. Obama polls Salon.com May 17, 2008
Hillary enters death-with-dignity phase Salon.com May 12, 2008
Night lands Clinton closer to oblivion Salon.com May 7, 2008
The endless Democratic party Salon.com May 6, 2008
A pivotal day for the Democrats? Salon.com May 6, 2008
Super stuck! Salon.com May 2, 2008
The Democrats' God problem Salon.com April 30, 2008
Whose fault is the Clinton-Obama stalemate? Salon.com April 25, 2008
Obama can't close the deal Salon.com April 23, 2008
Bill Clinton's Golden Oldies act Salon.com April 21, 2008
"She's not as bad as you think" Salon.com April 18, 2008
Obama and Clinton fizzle in Philly Salon.com April 17, 2008
Spare votes? Salon.com April 11, 2008
Barack Obama in suspended animation Salon.com April 7, 2008
The Obama difference Salon.com April 3, 2008
Rum, Romanism and James Carville Salon.com March 28, 2008
The Democrats' anti-momentum Salon.com March 24, 2008
The tragic fall of Eliot Spitzer Salon.com March 11, 2008
Let 'em duke it out Salon.com March 6, 2008
It ain't over yet Salon.com March 5, 2008
Hillary Clinton makes her stand in Ohio Salon.com March 4, 2008
Hillary at twilight Salon.com February 29, 2008
A non-paranoid's guide to superdelegates Salon.com February 25, 2008
Hillary Clinton's Texas-size moment Salon.com February 22, 2008
The quest for universal healthcare Salon.com February 21, 2008
Obama's surge extends down the Potomac Salon.com February 13, 2008
How will it all end? Salon.com February 11, 2008
Hillary's time of troubles Salon.com February 11, 2008
Goodbye, Super Tuesday Salon.com February 6, 2008
Super Tuesday showdown Salon.com February 5, 2008
The qualms before the storm Salon.com February 4, 2008
John Edwards exits with honor Salon.com January 31, 2008
Did Hillary Clinton really win in Florida? Salon.com January 30, 2008
The dismal state of George W. Bush Salon.com January 29, 2008
An old-fashioned thumpin' in South Carolina Salon.com January 27, 2008
Bill Clinton looks backward Salon.com January 25, 2008
Obama's historic run heads south Salon.com January 24, 2008
The knives come out in South Carolina Salon.com January 22, 2008
One part old-time religion, one part chutzpah Salon.com January 19, 2008
The 2008 presidential mash-up Salon.com January 17, 2008
Betting little in Las Vegas Salon.com January 17, 2008
The Clinton-Obama contest gets rougher Salon.com January 14, 2008
Mike Huckabee gets serious in a big way Salon.com January 12, 2008
Clinton rocks the vote in the Granite State Salon.com January 9, 2008
Will fate grant John McCain a do-over? Salon.com January 8, 2008
Heartbreak ahead for Hillary Clinton? Salon.com January 7, 2008
A Democratic donnybrook Salon.com January 6, 2008
Barack Obama's breakthrough victory Salon.com January 4, 2008
John Edwards faces his day of reckoning Salon.com January 3, 2008
Barack Obama's nouvelle vague Salon.com January 1, 2008
Hitting the canvass for John Edwards Salon.com December 30, 2007
Which Democrat is a winner? Salon.com December 29, 2007
Benazir Bhutto casts a shadow over Iowa Salon.com December 28, 2007
Joe Biden plays Cassandra Salon.com December 27, 2007
A Rummy-eyed look at Iowa Salon.com December 21, 2007
The secret to Mike Huckabee's success Salon.com December 21, 2007
Bill Richardson on the attack Salon.com December 19, 2007
America's next top Democrat Salon.com December 18, 2007
The last Iowa debate (Thank God!) Salon.com December 14, 2007
Iowa Democratic debate offers little punch, ends in split decision Salon.com December 13, 2007
The GOP's field of dreams Salon.com December 13, 2007
American politics in bad faith Salon.com December 6, 2007
The Dodd and Biden show Salon.com December 5, 2007
Hillary Clinton rejoins the fray Salon.com December 2, 2007
The $425-a-vote caucus Salon.com December 1, 2007
Clinton lead narrowing in New Hampshire? Salon.com November 30, 2007
The godawful GOP debate Salon.com November 29, 2007
Barack Obama is hip to Margaret Mead Salon.com November 28, 2007
John Edwards hits his stride Salon.com November 27, 2007
Mike Huckabee's Middle East miscue Salon.com November 25, 2007
Shecky Obama Salon.com November 21, 2007
The Democrats' foreign (policy) wars Salon.com November 21, 2007
Biden calls himself "the odd man out" among '08 Democrats Salon.com November 21, 2007
How would Barack Obama handle foreign policy? Salon.com November 20, 2007
The mocking of Fred Salon.com November 19, 2007
Politics ain't beanbag Salon.com November 16, 2007
Why I write Salon.com November 16, 2007
Obama goes for the capillaries Salon.com November 12, 2007
Welcome to the 700 Club, Rudy Salon.com November 8, 2007
The Democratic duel of the race Salon.com October 31, 2007
Which Republican candidate is más macho? Salon.com October 29, 2007
Is Hillary running away with the race? Salon.com October 26, 2007
The healthcare war Salon.com October 18, 2007
How Hillary could tank Salon.com October 16, 2007
My letter to the most important man in American politics Salon.com October 15, 2007
Rudy, Mitt, Fred or John Salon.com October 5, 2007
John Edwards banks on sincerity Salon.com October 1, 2007
Iraq and roll over Salon.com September 26, 2007
Hillary Clinton's healthcare 2.0 Salon.com September 19, 2007
Bush gets no surge from Petraeus Salon.com September 11, 2007
Killing her softly with his song Salon.com September 7, 2007
Fred Thompson's revealing back story Salon.com August 23, 2007
Joe Lieberman, from his indie perch Salon.com August 3, 2007
How the Democrats differ on Iraq Salon.com July 25, 2007
The Bill Richardson difference Salon.com July 20, 2007
"I admit that I don't have my shtick down" Salon.com July 20, 2007
McCain flees north toward home Salon.com July 15, 2007
John McCain goes off the rails Salon.com July 11, 2007
Dodd is my copilot Salon.com July 10, 2007
The Chris Dodd experience Salon.com July 10, 2007
Joe Biden lets it all hang out Salon.com July 6, 2007
"They don't own the Democratic Party" Salon.com July 6, 2007
Florida election mayhem for 2008 Salon.com July 2, 2007
Hitting a wall on immigration Salon.com June 26, 2007
Hillary's hard-won experience Salon.com June 18, 2007
Hillary Clinton always comes prepared Salon.com June 18, 2007
Mike Bloomberg could buy the White House Salon.com June 12, 2007
In New Hampshire, the Democrats play a little rougher Salon.com June 4, 2007
Barack Obama's quiet rebellion Salon.com May 30, 2007
What the Republicans really meant to say Salon.com May 15, 2007
"All roads lead to the White House" Salon.com May 10, 2007
The "Living With Cancer" election Salon.com May 3, 2007
Obama enters the bubble Salon.com May 3, 2007
Democrats strike up the show Salon.com April 27, 2007
Are political consultants getting rich off your money? Salon.com April 26, 2007
The 2008 election, explained by Yogi Berra Salon.com April 23, 2007
Repeal the Second Amendment Salon.com April 18, 2007
Primary fears Salon.com April 11, 2007
A conversation with John Edwards Salon.com April 6, 2007
John Edwards live Salon.com April 6, 2007
The presidential dollar derby Salon.com April 2, 2007
Run, Elizabeth, run Salon.com March 27, 2007
The road goes on for John and Elizabeth Salon.com March 22, 2007
So you think you know politics Salon.com March 19, 2007
Hillary the prudent Salon.com March 13, 2007
For McAuliffe and Schumer, it's all about the money Salon.com February 13, 2007
Joe Biden's Obama drama Salon.com February 2, 2007
Still grave and deteriorating Salon.com January 31, 2007
Two long years to go Salon.com January 24, 2007
She's in Salon.com January 21, 2007
Why the Democrats can't stop the surge Salon.com January 18, 2007
Make no mistake: He's running Salon.com January 17, 2007
On to Iran? Salon.com January 11, 2007
Auditioning for history Salon.com January 8, 2007
The Dems come marching in Salon.com January 4, 2007
Zombie nation wakes up Salon.com January 3, 2007
The man who ended our Nixon nightmare Salon.com December 28, 2006
A decisive year for "the decider" Salon.com December 26, 2006
Yankee Republicans, go home! Salon.com December 20, 2006
The case of the disappearing candidates Salon.com December 18, 2006
Obama's magic Salon.com December 12, 2006
Will Bush listen to reason? Salon.com December 7, 2006
No graceful exit Salon.com December 1, 2006
The first annual Capitol Hill roast Salon.com November 22, 2006
Feingold drops out of the "Me Primary" Salon.com November 13, 2006
Bush's presidential quagmire Salon.com November 9, 2006
A new contract with America Salon.com November 8, 2006
How to watch the elections Salon.com November 7, 2006
Can the Democrats stay afloat? Salon.com November 6, 2006
Ohio's not-so-mean Jean Schmidt Salon.com November 2, 2006
The man who would be Hillary Salon.com October 31, 2006
GOP singing the blues in New York? Salon.com October 27, 2006
Blue-state backlash? Salon.com October 23, 2006
Lieberman's Republican problem Salon.com October 18, 2006
The Warner-less race Salon.com October 13, 2006
Foley factor Salon.com October 11, 2006
The elephant in the room Salon.com October 4, 2006
Another spying scandal for Capitol Hill Salon.com September 29, 2006
Tortured justice Salon.com September 28, 2006
"They say it all starts in Iowa" Salon.com September 27, 2006
Obama in '08? Salon.com September 18, 2006
Rhode Island reverberations Salon.com September 13, 2006
The never-ending war Salon.com September 12, 2006
GOP kisses up to liberal Chafee Salon.com September 1, 2006
Democrats roll the dice on Nevada Salon.com August 21, 2006
The votes don't add up Salon.com July 24, 2006
Salon's great races of 2006 Salon.com July 13, 2006
Will Iraq sink a key GOP incumbent in New Mexico? Salon.com July 13, 2006
Lamont: "This is not Fox News, Sir" Salon.com July 7, 2006
The Supreme Court clips Bush's war wings Salon.com June 30, 2006
Will the Democrats' best chance be good enough? Salon.com June 20, 2006
Rove in civvies isn't such an ugly sight Salon.com June 14, 2006
Good things, bad presidents Salon.com June 9, 2006
Which way to the White House? Salon.com June 5, 2006
Fiddling while the earth burns Salon.com May 26, 2006
Listening in on Hayden Salon.com May 19, 2006
Karl and George's not-so-excellent adventure Salon.com May 16, 2006
The greedy truth about media consultants Salon.com May 9, 2006
Porter Goss' spooky demise Salon.com May 6, 2006
Twilight Zone in the briefing room Salon.com April 27, 2006
Running scared in Ohio Salon.com April 24, 2006
Exterminated by greed Salon.com April 5, 2006
The war Lieberman didn't want Salon.com March 30, 2006
The Hillary juggernaut Salon.com March 23, 2006
GOP product launch Salon.com March 13, 2006
The sixth-year swoon Salon.com March 3, 2006
Parsing pain Salon.com February 23, 2006
Why we're publishing the new Abu Ghraib photos Salon.com February 16, 2006
Exclusive: Alexander Hamilton commits suicide Salon.com February 15, 2006
Out-hawking Bush on Iran Salon.com February 13, 2006
Surveilling Gonzales Salon.com February 7, 2006
Remembering Wendy Salon.com February 1, 2006
Rebels with a cause Salon.com January 30, 2006
The filibuster fiasco Salon.com January 27, 2006
Rove: It's the (eternal) war, stupid! Salon.com January 21, 2006
Fear of spying Salon.com January 20, 2006
The gang that couldn't question straight Salon.com January 11, 2006
Boring, but not scary Salon.com January 10, 2006
Alito's bad luck Salon.com January 9, 2006
On Condition of Anonymity The Atlantic Monthly September 2005
Miller's Time Slate July 6, 2005
What's the Matter With Central Park West? The Atlantic Monthly March 2005
Doses of reality not covered by new Medicare drug benefit USA Today December 2, 2004
Afghan freshman emerges from Kabul's battlefields USA Today November 30, 2004
Disney trial offers rich lessons in corporate governance USA Today November 25, 2004
Rather's sign-off signals end of an era for network news USA Today November 23, 2004
Onstage, there's no trouble with unity USA Today November 18, 2004
Dems must decide which faction will revive them USA Today November 9, 2004
Presidential election may have hinged on one issue: Issue 1 USA Today November 4, 2004
Despite passion-packed contest, we're back to 2000 USA Today November 3, 2004
Kerry's long pursuit takes him back to N.H., Iowa USA Today October 31, 2004
Campaign's mudslinging not as dirty as 1884, or even 1988 USA Today October 28, 2004
Nationwide forecast for Nov. 2: Mostly cloudy USA Today October 26, 2004
Vigorous efforts attempt to turn up voter turnout USA Today October 24, 2004
Neither man seems ready to face post-election challenges USA Today October 21, 2004
With scare tactics aplenty, election rivals Halloween USA Today October 19, 2004
Despite detours, all roads lead back to Iraq in this election USA Today October 17, 2004
With 18 days to go, some still toe the line of the undecided USA Today October 14, 2004
Verbal slips and intentional comments invoke Cold War USA Today October 12, 2004
Voters visualize Kerry presidency USA Today October 10, 2004
Candidates bank on numbers, but voters care most about impressions USA Today October 7, 2004
The ruckus at the roundtable: There was no mincing words here USA Today October 6, 2004
Lesser-known documentary gives perspective on Kerry view USA Today October 3, 2004
Kerry shows steadiness that eluded Gore in 2000 USA Today October 1, 2004
Sound bites vs. sound answers USA Today September 28, 2004
Ohio churches hope marriage ban prods voters to polls USA Today September 26, 2004
All political tracks run through Iraq USA Today September 24, 2004
VP candidates present a contrast in style, substance USA Today September 21, 2004
Stop wasting time on Vietnam issue USA Today September 19, 2004
Heated topic of Iraq blazes both campaign trails USA Today September 16, 2004
Kerry at his best when he leaves Mr. Nice Guy at home USA Today September 14, 2004
A decades-long terror war: A reality that needs debate USA Today September 9, 2004
Candidates' smoke, mirrors may cloud the voters' November decisions USA Today September 7, 2004
Bush speech samples Clinton, Reagan USA Today September 3, 2004
Bush's certainty rallies the faithful USA Today September 1, 2004
Before party can woo a voter, it must win a viewer USA Today August 31, 2004
GOP's opening scene carefully scripted USA Today August 29, 2004
'Time' reporter being unfairly punished in debacle over CIA leak USA Today August 19, 2004
While there's still time for pondering ... USA Today August 17, 2004
Politicians fool only themselves with Medicare bribe USA Today August 12, 2004
Kerry's been consistent about his nuances, at least USA Today August 10, 2004
Kerry continually links campaign to record in Vietnam USA Today July 30, 2004
Speaker after speaker struggles to fill in the blanks about Kerry USA Today July 29, 2004
Viewers need to see Kerry in high definition, with no fuzz USA Today July 27, 2004
Moments of consequence tacked onto days of fluff USA Today July 26, 2004
Dem tradition: Families that play for the cameras together USA Today July 8, 2004
Kerry also gains Edwards' message USA Today July 6, 2004
Unfortunate photo shatters one man's American dream USA Today July 1, 2004
Iraq war may have same psychological effect as Tet offensive USA Today June 29, 2004
Bio beware: It's Bill Clinton's 'Life,' and he'll relive it his way USA Today June 22, 2004
So far, Bush's loyalties outweigh VP's liabilities USA Today June 17, 2004
Moore's movie loses its point in a barrage of cheap shots USA Today June 15, 2004
Religion on the stump could add a new dimension to election USA Today June 10, 2004
Underestimating intelligence isn't very smart USA Today June 8, 2004
Voice inspired America; vision changed the world USA Today June 6, 2004
Liberals show they can work together USA Today May 20, 2004
Advances in gay rights overtake health policy USA Today May 18, 2004
Administration officials might not want to read this USA Today May 13, 2004
Senator 'outraged' by reaction to prisoner abuse USA Today May 11, 2004
Administration, outside experts see different Iraqs USA Today May 4, 2004
Medals are remnants of a war that just won't end USA Today April 27, 2004
Straight Talk Express still rolling USA Today April 22, 2004
White House's prewar views giving way to reality in Iraq USA Today April 20, 2004
The taxes we hate pay for our security USA Today April 15, 2004
Truth and blame tied up together in political knots USA Today April 13, 2004
Quieter exchange may reveal more about Sept. 11 failings USA Today April 8, 2004
Kerry's veep pick just guesswork USA Today April 6, 2004
Each of us frames horror in own way USA Today April 1, 2004
The bookshelves: Where the action is USA Today March 30, 2004
Ads tame compared with what's probably coming USA Today March 4, 2004
Kerry faces tough task to sustain enthusiasm USA Today March 3, 2004
Edwards starts swinging just when he might be finished USA Today February 29, 2004
Kerry's feistiness in debate shows he still sees threat USA Today February 27, 2004
Playing the politics of distraction USA Today February 24, 2004
Good visibility is essential to navigate 10-state fog USA Today February 19, 2004
Coming weeks will show if Edwards gets his shot at center stage USA Today February 18, 2004
Politics refuses to end Vietnam War USA Today February 16, 2004
Combative Dean has yet to win, but he's not at a loss USA Today February 12, 2004
Kerry's quick ascent easily eclipses challengers USA Today February 10, 2004
Bush knows he'll go to voters as a 'war president' USA Today February 8, 2004
Money miscalculation left Dean spent, to Kerry's good fortune USA Today February 5, 2004
For Dems, it's a selection stampede USA Today February 4, 2004
Kerry picks up the rhythm just as Dean screams the blues USA Today January 29, 2004
Regardless of place, Dean's machine still sets pace USA Today January 28, 2004
New Hampshire voters still cautious about Democratic choices USA Today January 25, 2004
N.H. may be perfect place for Dean's modesty makeover USA Today January 22, 2004
Iowa is a warning to election-calling pundits and reporters USA Today January 20, 2004
In Iowa, raw emotion and an anything-can-happen feeling USA Today January 18, 2004
Yesterday's positions aren't necessarily today's USA Today January 15, 2004
Consistency means never having to clarify USA Today January 13, 2004
Dean looks to Iowa but may have to turn back to face Clark USA Today January 11, 2004
'Victory' has a slippery definition: So, what did you expect? USA Today January 8, 2004
Unifying beleaguered Democrats is nasty business USA Today January 6, 2004
More horse-racing clichés this year? Neigh, neigh USA Today January 1, 2004
Edwards exploring high ground in a political jungle USA Today December 30, 2003
Little regulation, hysteria feed food fears USA Today December 25, 2003
Clark fires a volley against Bush USA Today December 23, 2003
There must be a plot to bring back the conspiracy theory USA Today December 18, 2003
Dean's words may be imprecise, but his views are consistent USA Today December 16, 2003
Undecideds are still ripe to change nomination USA Today December 11, 2003
Gore backs the campaign least likely to repeat missteps of 2000 USA Today December 10, 2003
U.S. deficit seems to carry little weight with voters USA Today December 5, 2003
Dean — so far — seems to have no Achilles heel USA Today December 2, 2003
Healing season continues in, and under, NYC USA Today November 27, 2003
GOP writes a sweet prescription and a sour message USA Today November 25, 2003
Beneath political veneer, a candidate is still human USA Today November 20, 2003
Iowa indecision keeps things hopping USA Today November 18, 2003
Dean's strategy turns race on its head USA Today November 13, 2003
A political miscalculation stamped in steel at White House USA Today November 11, 2003
Case for freedom is compelling, if Bush chooses to make it USA Today November 6, 2003
Dems shouldn't put all of their eggs in the 'electability' basket USA Today November 4, 2003
The Running Men The Washington Monthly November 2003
Medicare proposal is a major philosophical shift USA Today October 30, 2003
A long, lonely road between ambition and the Oval Office USA Today October 28, 2003
Rumsfeld memo offers honest display of doubts about war USA Today October 23, 2003
Despite hoopla, Dean is still Dean USA Today October 21, 2003
Dems aren't defining themselves on domestic issues USA Today October 16, 2003
Democratic nominee could be a N.H.-Iowa loser USA Today October 14, 2003
Congress can gripe about huge aid bill, but it must fall in USA Today October 9, 2003
Graham quit reluctantly after failing to harness potential of résumé USA Today October 8, 2003
Recall election takes another turn USA Today October 2, 2003
'Scandal' has media digging — in the wrong place USA Today October 1, 2003
Not exactly a 4-star performance USA Today September 25, 2003
Steady, now: How about John Kerry? USA Today September 23, 2003
Clark went generic where others defined campaigns USA Today September 18, 2003
Recall ruling is fun, but that doesn't make it political USA Today September 17, 2003
Drug plan: A prudent move with deficits spiraling? USA Today September 11, 2003
Bush sticks to his revised original plan USA Today September 9, 2003
Rival debaters unable to dent Dean's momentum USA Today September 5, 2003
Nation still processing lessons of 9/11 as 2nd anniversary looms USA Today September 2, 2003
Chance at presidency wanes the longer Clark waits USA Today August 28, 2003
Fiscal recklessness means more danger ahead USA Today August 26, 2003
Baby boomers see parallels, some painful, to '60s USA Today August 21, 2003
Patriot Act perhaps not as popular as poll implies USA Today August 19, 2003
Stirring up California voters beats a real job for Politics Inc. members USA Today August 12, 2003
Show a little dignity: Quips won't balance a budget USA Today August 7, 2003
Presidency's contradictions bloom in Rose Garden USA Today July 31, 2003
U.S.-Saudi courtship remains oily USA Today July 29, 2003
What we know is bad; secrecy just makes it worse USA Today July 24, 2003
Until next year, just enjoy Dems' show USA Today July 17, 2003
Script change alone won't end uranium controversy USA Today July 15, 2003
A pretty cheap way to treat foreign friends USA Today July 10, 2003
U.S. intervention abroad is noble, even if limited USA Today July 8, 2003
July Fourth affords us time for national reflection USA Today July 2, 2003
Washington turns blind eye to the long-term view USA Today June 26, 2003
Democratic race still tight enough to turn on accident of timing USA Today June 24, 2003
White House money machine may spawn gremlins USA Today June 19, 2003
AIDS fight may be Clinton's way of 'winning again' USA Today June 17, 2003
'Twinkley' Brinkley a sad loss for news, politics USA Today June 12, 2003
Eyes-only approach blurs perception of U.S. in Iraq USA Today June 10, 2003
Jet ride was smooth, but tax cuts hit turbulence USA Today May 8, 2003
Graham's next job is playing catch-up USA Today May 6, 2003
Economic recovery plan: Train Iraqi stockbrokers USA Today May 1, 2003
Buccaneer capitalism taking U.S. down USA Today April 24, 2003
Pundits and politicians vie for know-it-all status USA Today April 22, 2003
Political hacks on the White House Web site? :-) USA Today April 17, 2003
The ride from high noon to sunset could be rough USA Today April 15, 2003
Democratic candidates stand strong on views about war USA Today April 10, 2003
True test of victory comes after the war USA Today April 8, 2003
Into the weekend: Ready for any battle scenario USA Today April 3, 2003
Hearts and minds prove unreadable USA Today April 1, 2003
U.S. should pay heed to Iraq's history USA Today March 27, 2003
Nation needs to find context to military progress USA Today March 25, 2003
TV's obsession with war becomes ours USA Today March 20, 2003
Americans must weigh long-term stakes of war USA Today March 18, 2003
The costs of conflict: Always the great unknown USA Today March 11, 2003
President lays own cards on table USA Today March 6, 2003
Swinging moods color us anxious USA Today March 4, 2003
Team Gephardt goes back to start USA Today February 20, 2003
Snow buries some fears; others stick out USA Today February 18, 2003
Now may be a time better suited for prudence than paranoia USA Today February 13, 2003
Want to avoid war? Start in Iowa USA Today February 11, 2003
Hawks' win should not silence doves USA Today February 6, 2003
Deficit schmeficit: Not a Bush priority USA Today February 4, 2003
On Iraq question, wisdom needed as much as spy photos USA Today January 30, 2003
We-can-have-it-all tone unseemly as war looms USA Today January 29, 2003
Ridge needs more than new title to keep us secure USA Today January 23, 2003
In exile, Saddam could save some lives for once USA Today January 21, 2003
Awareness project unites left, right USA Today January 16, 2003
Real people more nuanced than hawks and doves USA Today January 14, 2003
Ideology not ever-fixed mark, neither is the idea of sacrifice USA Today January 9, 2003
Former aide provides revealing context to president's big day USA Today January 7, 2003
No obvious policy to thwart 'destroyer of worlds' USA Today January 2, 2003
2002 was year of Chutes and Ladders USA Today December 26, 2002
Pray for peace, prepare for war USA Today December 19, 2002
Democratic contenders' dreams depend on their differences USA Today December 17, 2002
Senator now starring in the remake of 'Clueless' USA Today December 12, 2002
SEC nominee latest in hard-to-decipher Bush picks USA Today December 10, 2002
MBA president's success leaves Dems out in cold USA Today December 5, 2002
Saudi Arabia's spin on terror fight makes good TV USA Today December 3, 2002
Kissinger trots back into news on Turkey Day eve USA Today November 28, 2002
Put terrorism fears on back burner for Thanksgiving USA Today November 26, 2002
No easy answers to tricky questions of geopolitics USA Today November 21, 2002
How a bankruptcy bill goes bust USA Today November 19, 2002
Patient Lugar assumes coveted chair USA Today November 14, 2002
Democrats' crummy sales pitch gets them the boot USA Today November 12, 2002
Incumbent protection racket worked well Tuesday USA Today November 7, 2002
True meaning of election can't be gleaned from polls USA Today November 6, 2002
Democrats may have edge, but it won't be a sharp one USA Today October 31, 2002
Suspense, contrast missing in election countdown USA Today October 29, 2002
Bush Factor up in the air in tight race USA Today October 24, 2002
Canned ads, stale words ensure flavorless races USA Today October 22, 2002
Negative ads stain Senate race in N.C. USA Today October 17, 2002
Parties serve half-truths in Social Security debate, Senate debate serves up Social Security half-truths USA Today October 15, 2002
Legislators' votes on war with Iraq show schism USA Today October 10, 2002
War cry seems to be, 'If we must ... ' USA Today October 8, 2002
Debate puts department before homeland security USA Today October 3, 2002
Financial envy may have fueled Torch USA Today October 1, 2002
Miss manners? Let Doc deconstruct the Iraq debate USA Today September 26, 2002
War looms over Minn. race, but no one can say how USA Today September 24, 2002
Excessive secrecy will undermine public confidence USA Today September 19, 2002
If voters want nothing, politicians deliver a lot of it USA Today September 17, 2002
Afghanistan loses priority as Bush makes case against Iraq USA Today September 12, 2002
Questions, moral calling remain for we the living USA Today September 10, 2002
Congress may find plenty to do before vote on war USA Today September 5, 2002
Roaring candidate leaves like a lamb USA Today September 3, 2002
Lew Wasserman: The man who ruined movies Slate June 6, 2002
Bon Voyage, Karen Hughes Slate April 24, 2002
My Man Pervez! Slate April 16, 2002
Campaign Reform's Real Losers Slate March 6, 2002
The First Bimbo Slate January 30, 1999
Tips From a Traveling Compulsive The New York Times March 8, 1998
John Anderson: The Nice Guy Syndrome The Atlantic Monthly February 1980

Book Reviews

Book Title Publication Date
Fuzzy Math: The Essential Guide to the Bush Tax Plan
by Paul Krugman
The Washington Monthly July-August 2001
Compassionate Conservatism: What It Is, What It Does, and How It Can Save America
by Marvin Olasky
The Washington Monthly June 2000

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