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McCain-Obama, Debate 2

What to expect from Nashville's town hall-style event tonight.

Palin faking her accent? You betcha

Check out this video montage of the Alaska governor turning her accent on and off.

Jerome Corsi arrested in Africa

The author obsessed with Barack Obama is taken into custody in Kenya.

The strategically erratic strategist

The Los Angeles Times profiles top McCain adviser Steve Schmidt.

The Fed and commercial paper funds

If all of this bailout talk is confusing, just listen.

Senate Majority Leader Hillary Clinton

The National Journal reflects on Harry Reid's future as the Senate's top dog.

The 269-269 scenario

Gaming out a tied Electoral College.

Rudy gets a smackdown

Obama campaign spokesman slams him for invoking Ayers.

Quote of the day

Back in 1991, John McCain offered a prescient take on his involvement in the Keating Five scandal.

McCain has his own unsavory links

In the 1980s, the Republican presidential nominee sat on the board of a group that was involved in Iran-Contra and had ties to neo-Nazis.

McCain-Palin rallies turning ugly

The Republicans' turn to the negative is prompting some crowd reactions that could backfire on the candidates.

Pre-whupping McCain's arse

The Obama team is firing on all cylinders right now.

McCain v. Obama, the rematch

As the two presidential candidates prepare to debate again, here's what to expect.

Live blogging: McCain looks at Obama!

After a handshake, the two candidates go to their corners and then the debate begins -- on Barack Obama's turf.

Live blogging: McCain keeps swinging, but his punches aren't landing

If he's going to continue to attack, John McCain needs to get voters to connect with him, or he's in trouble.

Live blogging: What was the question, again?

Both candidates start getting away from the actual questions to attack and counterattack on taxes.

Live blogging: Missed opportunities on energy issue

Neither candidate was able to shine during a discussion of energy independence and the environment.

For McCain, it's all about earmarks

At the second presidential debate, John McCain ramps up the earmarks rhetoric. But that's not really the federal government's biggest budget problem.

Live blogging: What Obama doesn't understand

Foreign policy may be seen as John McCain's strong suit, but Barack Obama was the one who performed best during tonight's discussion of those issues.

Live blogging: I'm just hired help here

Tom Brokaw's outburst was the most exciting part of the foreign policy discussion during tonight's debate, at least once Iraq was left behind.

Tie goes to the runner

Neither candidate ran away with the debate, but Barack Obama still seemed to come away as a pretty clear winner.

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