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John McCain is connecting with voters John McCain is connecting with voters
But make no mistake: Barack Obama retains some important built-in advantages.
By Walter Shapiro Sep 10, 2008
News The Newer Deal: The path to a Democratic supermajority
How Democrats can win big in 2010 and beyond -- by doing the opposite of what they're doing now. Think FDR-style liberalism, not McGovern.
By Michael Lind Aug 15, 2008
Jimmy Carter -- the peak oil president Jimmy Carter -- the peak oil president
His 1977 speech on the energy crisis is all too timely during a week of campaign obsession over tire gauges and offshore drilling.
Andrew Leonard Aug 6, 2008
Let us now praise Jesse Helms Let us now praise Jesse Helms
Yes, he was hellspawn, but the left owes a great debt to the late, unlamented (racist, homophobic) senator.
By James Hannaham Jul 11, 2008
On energy, McCain sounds a lot like Cheney On energy, McCain sounds a lot like Cheney
The GOP nominee wants to distance himself from Bush on climate change, but he'd do better to emulate Jimmy Carter than the vice president.
By Joe Conason Jun 27, 2008
Rove slams Obama and McCain on economy Rove slams Obama and McCain on economy
Calling the candidates "economically illiterate and irresponsibly populist," the former Bush advisor argues against restricting oil company profits.
Vincent Rossmeier Jun 19, 2008
Touché, Senator McCain Touché, Senator McCain
John McCain unveils his new response to the accusation that his presidency would be like a third term for George W. Bush.
Alex Koppelman Jun 9, 2008
Carter to endorse Obama Carter to endorse Obama
Former President Jimmy Carter says he'll make it official after the primaries end tonight.
Vincent Rossmeier Jun 3, 2008
Hamilton Jordan, chief of staff to Carter, dies Hamilton Jordan, chief of staff to Carter, dies
Jordan, a key advisor to Jimmy Carter for his 1976 presidential run who later ran Carter's White House, succumbed to cancer Tuesday night.
Alex Koppelman May 20, 2008
The qualms before the storm The qualms before the storm
How might Clinton and Obama handle the Oval Office? On the eve of Super Tuesday, what we still don't know could come back to haunt us.
By Walter Shapiro Feb 4, 2008
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke lead the outstanding cast of the overheated "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead." Plus: Jimmy Carter charms. Anthony Hopkins confounds.
By Andrew O'Hehir Oct 25, 2007
When Democrats collapse When Democrats collapse
After Jimmy Carter caved to the Republican noise machine and took back his blast at President Bush, it's no surprise the party wimped out on the war.
By Bill Maher May 25, 2007
Carter to Gore: Run, Al, run Carter to Gore: Run, Al, run
The former president doesn't think Gore will run, but it's not for lack of trying.
Tim Grieve Feb 23, 2007
How the left caused 9/11, by Dinesh D'Souza How the left caused 9/11, by Dinesh D'Souza
An interview with the conservative polemicist, who accuses the cultural left of provoking al-Qaida's attack in his new book, "The Enemy at Home."
By Alex Koppelman Jan 20, 2007
No time to heal No time to heal
Ford's posthumous condemnation of the Iraq war shows that the struggle for the soul of the GOP begun in the Nixon years is as relevant now as ever.
By Sidney Blumenthal Jan 3, 2007
The man who ended our Nixon nightmare The man who ended our Nixon nightmare
Although ultimately an ineffective leader, Gerald Ford was the right person for the presidency in the wake of the Watergate crisis.
By Walter Shapiro Dec 28, 2006
Mugged by reality Mugged by reality
Once the warrior queen of neoconservatism, Jeane Kirkpatrick died a critic of Bush's unilateralism. Her death illuminates the conflicting legacies of the movement she helped found.
By Sidney Blumenthal Dec 14, 2006
Salvaging Bush's Mideast disaster Salvaging Bush's Mideast disaster
The real "front line of the war on terror" is Palestine. By brokering a lasting peace, the U.S. can make up for Bush's colossal blunders.
By Gary Kamiya Nov 28, 2006
Carter delivers a jolt for Joe Carter delivers a jolt for Joe
The former president says he hopes Lieberman loses in November.
Tim Grieve Sep 14, 2006
The face-off The face-off
Mark Bowden's new book offers a gripping, suspenseful account of the Iran hostage crisis -- but almost no analysis of its larger meaning. Considering the mounting tension between the U.S. and Iran, that isn't good enough.
By Laura Secor May 15, 2006
Advice to Kerry: It's all about heart Advice to Kerry: It's all about heart
It's not enough to be smarter than George W. Bush -- you've got to show some real feeling.
By Fred Branfman Mar 12, 2004
"Horrible" speaker, great speech "Horrible" speaker, great speech
An expert on great speakers says President Bush is among the worst ever, but on Tuesday night, he tapped into his inner Clinton.
By Edward W. Lempinen Jan 30, 2003
Lott's long affair with racism
It's time for the Republican Party to deal with the racist history represented by its Senate leader.
By Robert Scheer Dec 19, 2002
War and peace
President Bush could learn a thing or two from Jimmy Carter.
By Robert Scheer Oct 16, 2002
Bravo, Jimmy Carter Bravo, Jimmy Carter
His visit can't end Castro's tyranny, Cuba's poverty or the Bush administration's lame policies, but he's the first American politician who has tried to give to Cuba, not just take.
By Ben Corbett May 16, 2002
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