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Another Ayers ad

This time, the McCain campaign says it really will run a spot linking Barack Obama to the former Weather Underground member.

McCain co-chairman questions Obama's drug use

In another attack, former Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating raises the Democratic nominee's admitted drug use and calls him a "guy of the street."

"John likes to do all his communicating via carrier pigeon"

Betty White, of "The Golden Girls," brings a little humor to the campaign.

Under the big top

The McCain camp is trying to portray the Troopergate investigation as a circus.

Christopher Buckley endorses Obama

The son of the founding father of the modern conservative movement has jumped ship on McCain.

Finally, a chance to vote for Osama

One New York county mistakenly lists "Barack Osama" on hundreds of absentee ballots.

Guess who called U.S. troops "thugs"

Imagine the stink if anyone with less military credibility than Gen. David Petraeus -- or worse, a Democrat -- had described American soldiers this way?

"Puck you, Palin!"

Sarah Palin is scheduled to drop the puck at an upcoming Philadelphia Flyers game; one Web site wants fans to greet her with that chant.

Troopergate report released

After hours of deliberations, Alaska's legislative council voted unanimously to release the report of the investigation into Sarah Palin's firing of the state's public safety commissioner.

Report: Palin abused her power

The investigator looking into Sarah Palin's firing of Alaska's public safety commissioner comes up with one conclusion that will make the McCain camp cringe, but another that will help them.

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