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Noonan aplogizes for Palin remarks -- sort of

The conservative columnist says part of what she said about the Republican vice-presidential nominee was taken out of context.

Quote of the day

Roger Simon explains why we in the media are so, so sorry for -- having done our jobs.

Those liberal elitists

Thank God for real populists, like small-town mayor Rudy Giuliani and Cindy McCain, who wore an outfit this week that's estimated to have cost $300,000.

Sarah Palin, decider

She has been talked up as commander in chief of her state's National Guard, but Palin hasn't personally issued any orders as governor.

Ex-NFLer Gibbs: Hail to John McCain

The longtime coach of the Washington Redskins will appear at the Republican convention Thursday night, while his former team kicks off the football season

Obama responds to the Republican convention

"You wouldn't know that this is such a critical election by watching the convention last night," the Democratic nominee says.

The Sarah Palin money bomb

Palin's speech has apparently energized donors, on both sides of the aisle.

McCain: "Change is coming"

In his speech tonight, John McCain will hit some familiar themes.

Karl Rove, flip-flopper

Like some of his fellow Republicans, Karl Rove seems to have experienced a miraculous change in parts of his worldview when Sarah Palin joined the ticket.

Palin camp claims Dems attacking her family, can't name any

A fundraising solicitation accuses "Obama/Biden Democrats" of "vicious" attacks against the Palins, but her campaign hasn't been able to produce any evidence.

Protesters disrupt McCain speech

Antiwar demonstrators heckle John McCain and disrupt his big moment at the Republican Convention.

McCain and Palin party down

Balloons, confetti and rather literal music help bring the Republican convention to an end.

Clinton: "No way, no how, no McCain-Palin"

Hillary Clinton was tapped to provide the first official Democratic response to John McCain's speech, and she came out swinging.

No home run for McCain

On his big night, John McCain gave at best an uneven speech; even a moving segment about his time as a prisoner of war may not have saved it for him.

Currently in War Room

Chris Matthews on Senate rumors: "Absolutely not true"

The host of "Hardball" denies that he's staffing up for a campaign; former Clinton spokesman says Matthews should quit TV if he's planning to run.

Tuesday, Dec 2, 2008 02:20 EST

Conservatives band together against nonexistent threat

A prominent right-wing media watchdog announces the formation of a group dedicated to fighting against the Fairness Doctrine.

Tuesday, Dec 2, 2008 01:40 EST

Georgia gears up for Senate run-off

With celebrity campaigners working on both sides, incumbent Saxby Chambliss clings to a lead over his Democratic challenger.

Monday, Dec 1, 2008 23:55 EST

Clinton not resigning just yet

Hillary Clinton won't leave the Senate until she's confirmed as secretary of state; meanwhile, the man responsible for choosing her successor isn't talking.

Monday, Dec 1, 2008 22:25 EST