A staff writer, Alex Koppelman writes and edits Salon's political blog, War Room. He's also written for New York Magazine, has appeared on MSNBC, Fox News and CNN Headline News and is a contributing editor with Smith Magazine. The recipient of a 2006 GLAAD award for outstanding digital journalism article, Alex has been described by the New York Times' Opinionator blog as "Salon's astute political junkie" and by Canadian political blogger Kathy Shaidle as "a delusional liberal pantywaist... who still rides a bicycle. By choice. On the sidewalk."

Alex Koppelman's Salon stories

Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 15:05 PST

Maybe healthcare reform bill isn't too long after all

Republicans have made a big deal out of the length of Democrats' legislation, but there's some perspective missing
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 13:36 PST

Olbermann gets hypocritical on Beck, Grayson

MSNBC host goes after a rival for a sexist comment, but fetes a friendly congressman
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 12:23 PST

Obama heading off to Europe again

The president will attend a summit on global warming in Copenhagen
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 10:45 PST

Finally: Palin, Bachmann and tea partiers, all together

The two heroes of the movement are advertised as speaking at the "First National Tea Party Convention."
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 09:26 PST

McCain comes to Palin's defense

The senator says his former running mate has been the subject of "vicious" attacks
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 07:45 PST

Dobbs considering Senate run before presidential?

The former CNN host is reportedly thinking about a precursor campaign before he goes for the big prize
Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009 17:25 PST

Why reconciliation might not save the public option

Liberals want Harry Reid to pass reform under a procedure that doesn't allow filibusters, but it's not so easy
Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009 12:58 PST

Hoffman concedes NY-23 race -- again

The conservative favorite had retracted his concession, but won't challenge the final results
Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009 11:35 PST

Lieberman really, really doesn't like the public option

The Connecticut senator rules out any form of the idea, including a compromise proposed by a Republican
Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009 11:35 PST

Lieberman really, really doesn't like the public option

The Connecticut senator rules out any form of the idea, including a compromise proposed by a Republican
Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009 09:10 PST

Beck prepares the two major parties for burial

The Fox News host takes his shtick to a whole new level
Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009 07:39 PST

Report: Obama announcing Afghanistan plans next week

The president is reportedly ready to unveil his decision about what to do next in the ongoing war
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 17:32 PST

Fox News execs cracking down on mistakes

The network's been caught in some embarrassing errors recently; its brass is trying to put a stop to that
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 14:37 PST

Prepare yourself, America, for President Dobbs

The former CNN host says he's considering a run for the White House in 2012
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 12:24 PST

RNC considers instituting a purity test

Conservatives within the party leadership want to blacklist any candidate who strays too far from their line
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 10:29 PST

The best campaign ad ever?

A candidate for mayor in New Orleans comes up with a creative way to sell himself Video
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 07:40 PST

Time to go courting Republicans for healthcare bill?

With some Senate Democrats unenthusiastic about reform legislation, votes may have to come from elsewhere
Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 17:09 PST

Senate Democrats' healthcare bill clears first hurdle

Majority Leader Harry Reid managed to round up 60 votes to open debate on the legislation
Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 16:01 PST

Reid has 60 votes -- for now, at least

The Senate Democrats' healthcare reform bill will pass its first test, but there are roadblocks ahead
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 14:39 PST

Real life is stranger than parody

A movie about the Tea Parties and a PSA featuring the president and NFL stars have more in common than you'd think Video
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 13:41 PST

Hoffman decision on election challenge this weekend

Victory's out of reach for now, but the conservative candidate may try to overturn the results
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 12:01 PST

Nelson off the fence on healthcare vote, Lincoln not

Key Democratic senators are being closely watched as the first test of the Senate reform bill approaches
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 10:30 PST

Obama falls below 50 percent in Gallup poll

A symbolic milestone is reached as the president's approval rating drops further
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 07:37 PST

"A whale is in trouble -- I have to go!"

A certain former vice president's reputation for being wooden and humorless turns out to be undeserved Video
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 15:45 PST

Victory slips from Hoffman's grasp again -- blame ACORN!

It's still possible the conservative could challenge the results of a special election, but for now, he's lost
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