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Which John McCain will show up to debate? Which John McCain will show up to debate?
With his campaign on the rocks, McCain could hit reset one more time and abandon civility in his final showdown with Barack Obama.
By Mike Madden Oct 15, 2008
Behind the GOP's voter fraud hysteria Behind the GOP's voter fraud hysteria
As Republicans warn of catastrophe at the polls, an expert on election fraud explains the real partisan hoax -- the suppression of Democratic votes.
By Andrew Burmon Oct 15, 2008
Friendly fire in Iraq -- and a coverup Friendly fire in Iraq -- and a coverup
The Army says no, but a graphic video and eyewitness testimony indicate that a U.S. tank killed two American soldiers. The mother of one soldier demands answers.
By Mark Benjamin Oct 14, 2008
Video: Friendly fire attack in Iraq Video: Friendly fire attack in Iraq
Helmet-cam video from Ramadi, Iraq, where Pfc. Albert Nelson was allegedly killed by an American tank, and an interview with the soldier's mother.
Oct 14, 2008
Blood in the water in North Carolina Blood in the water in North Carolina
Republican Sen. Liddy Dole may be a goner, and John McCain is in trouble in a state the GOP hasn't lost since 1976. What happened?
By Mike Madden Oct 13, 2008
Hard times at the bottom of the Bush economy Hard times at the bottom of the Bush economy
From a tent city in Reno to a drug dealer's block in Detroit, I saw how Republican rule has hit those living on the American fringe.
By Dan Hoyle Oct 13, 2008
Meet Sarah Palin's radical right-wing pals Meet Sarah Palin's radical right-wing pals
Extremists Mark Chryson and Steve Stoll helped launch Palin's political career in Alaska, and in return had influence over policy. "Her door was open," says Chryson -- and still is.
By Max Blumenthal and David Neiwert Oct 10, 2008
Going for broke in Pennsylvania Going for broke in Pennsylvania
McCain is redoubling efforts against Obama in this key electoral battleground, where the Philly factor could be decisive.
By Mike Madden Oct 9, 2008
A debate for sobering times A debate for sobering times
With the economy nose-diving, McCain did not achieve the surge he needed, while Obama looked masterly as the candidate of reassurance.
By Walter Shapiro Oct 8, 2008
The low road to the White House The low road to the White House
As the gloves come off in the presidential race, John McCain seems ever more willing to dispense with past claims to personal honor.
By Walter Shapiro Oct 7, 2008
"I find her offensive" "I find her offensive"
John McCain was making a bid for South Florida's Jewish voters, a crucial demographic in a purple state. But then he chose Sarah Palin as a running mate.
By Tristram Korten Oct 6, 2008
Obama's grass-roots battalion vs. McCain's ragtag platoon Obama's grass-roots battalion vs. McCain's ragtag platoon
In Wisconsin's blue-collar Paper Valley, the Democrats are banking on an outpouring of volunteers while the Republicans are left with fear itself.
By Walter Shapiro Oct 6, 2008
How Palin played in Green Bay How Palin played in Green Bay
Republican debate watchers praised a "tough" and "witty" performance from the Alaskan governor, but on the whole were surprisingly subdued.
By Walter Shapiro Oct 3, 2008
Don't call it a bailout Don't call it a bailout
The House learns its lesson, and with an eye toward Nov. 4, passes the Wall Street bailout -- er, rescue plan.
By Mike Madden Oct 3, 2008
Sarah Palin exceeds expectations -- and still loses Sarah Palin exceeds expectations -- and still loses
Debating Joe Biden, Palin avoids another train wreck, delivering Republican talking points with robotic determination. But she also fails to convince undecided voters to stop their movement toward Obama.
By Mike Madden Oct 3, 2008
The big veep showdown The big veep showdown
She was outmatched by Katie Couric, but how will Sarah Palin fare against Joe Biden? The debate comes at a crucial time for the struggling McCain campaign.
By Walter Shapiro Oct 2, 2008
How do you solve a problem like Sarah Palin? How do you solve a problem like Sarah Palin?
The Alaska governor has become a drag on her ticket; strategists who've worked with vice presidents and hopefuls on both sides offer advice on how to relaunch the Palin brand.
By Alex Koppelman and Gabriel Winant Oct 2, 2008
The voters are angry -- and don't know why The voters are angry -- and don't know why
What happens when the messy thing called democracy collides with the financial markets in full panic.
By Walter Shapiro Oct 1, 2008
More blowback from the war on terror More blowback from the war on terror
The U.S.-backed Ethiopian military has secreted away scores of "suspects" -- including pregnant women and children -- and fueled anti-American rancor in Africa.
By Jennifer Daskal Oct 1, 2008
Obama's big bet on Nevada Obama's big bet on Nevada
Latino voters in this economically pummeled swing state harbor fears, hopes -- and rising electoral power. They could help deliver Obama to the White House.
By Dan Hoyle Sep 30, 2008
Is the U.S. putting mentally incompetent terror suspects on trial? Is the U.S. putting mentally incompetent terror suspects on trial?
At Guantánamo, bizarre proceedings with the 9/11 suspects raise questions about a prisoner's psychiatric evaluation and the murky role of the CIA.
By Joanne Mariner Sep 29, 2008
Obama woos Michigan voters on the economy Obama woos Michigan voters on the economy
Obama and Biden campaign hard in the Wolverine State, where a loss -- although not anticipated -- could spell disaster for Democrats on Nov. 4.
By Mike Madden Sep 29, 2008
Clinton: Yes, we can fix the economy Clinton: Yes, we can fix the economy
Back on the campaign trail in Michigan, this time for Obama, Hillary Clinton urged her former supporters to get behind the Democratic ticket.
By Mike Madden Sep 28, 2008
Obama and McCain face off Obama and McCain face off
Friday's debate was no decisive showdown. But for undecided voters watching, did Obama look too green or McCain too mean?
By Walter Shapiro Sep 27, 2008
McCain's looming debate debacle McCain's looming debate debacle
Leading Republicans say that, short of total gridlock on the economic bailout, a McCain no-show on Friday would be "a huge political mistake."
By Walter Shapiro Sep 26, 2008
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