Joan Walsh

Posts in September 2008

September 2
Obama's perfect pitch on Palin
The nominee was right to warn Democrats against making Bristol Palin an issue. The issue is John McCain's judgment.
September 4
I miss Mitt!
With the robotic Romney back on the national stage, here's a fun look inside the man who might have been veep.
A pit bull in lipstick?
A snarling Sarah Palin savages Barack Obama while her defenders deride sexism and "liberal media" bias.
September 6
Mean Old Party
From Fred Thompson to Sarah Palin, snarling Rudy Giuliani to smiling Lindsey Graham, Republicans bared their fangs this week to hide their unpopular agenda. And it might work.
September 7
Palin watch
Day 8 and counting, and still no interviews.
September 8
Palin watch ends!
She'll talk to ABC's Charles Gibson next week. What should he ask her?
September 9
Crazy time
What to make of the McCain-Palin bounce?
September 10
John McCain's cowardice
He's hiding his empty economic program behind Fightin' Sarah Palin's skirts -- while calling all criticism of Palin sexist.
September 11
Questions for Sarah Palin
Readers want to ask about oil production, abortion, earmarks, why she sneers at community organizers, and more. Plus: Palin to Gibson: War with Russia "may be necessary."
September 12
Making a mockery of 9/11
Sarah Palin's ignorance about foreign policy Thursday night will shadow John McCain's legacy, no matter who wins the election.
September 16
McCain's worst idea yet: A "9/11 Commission" on the economy
Sure, propose an inquiry modeled after one that failed -- and fuse 9/11 and the current financial crisis while you're at it.
September 19
Can McCain sell himself as a Wall Street reformer?
His record shows the opposite, but the Republican has come out swinging, and Obama needs to fight back.
September 24
McCain's crazy debate gambit
Trying to duck Friday's debate so he can "work on the economy" doesn't look presidential, it looks cowardly.
September 26
"As Putin rears his head"
The worst Sarah Palin moment yet.
September 27
Cranky vs. cool
McCain sneers and sighs while a calm, presidential Obama holds his own.
September 30
Could Palin possibly leave the ticket?
Despite growing calls for her departure, even by conservatives, a stubborn John McCain will probably keep her.
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