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By Alex Koppelman

Nagourney: "At least one scenario where Clinton could win"

Alex Koppelman

The prominent New York Times political reporter says a Clinton victory, though unlikely, is still possible.

Wielding the conservative veto pen: National Review's John J. Miller strikes four possibilities from McCain's potential veep list as ideologically unsound.; Wednesday, Jul 9, 2008 05:01 EDT
Quote of the day from Dan Balz: Dan Balz looks at John McCain's self-contradictory economic plan and concludes he's the "pure reflection of the Republican Party he seeks to lead."; Wednesday, Jul 9, 2008 00:36 EDT
Edwards opens door wider to veep bid: John Edwards said today he'd accept an offer to run with Barack Obama this November.; Tuesday, Jul 8, 2008 21:54 EDT
McCain dismisses Maliki timetable talk: Asked about Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki's call for a withdrawal timetable for U.S. troops, John McCain says it's just politics.; Tuesday, Jul 8, 2008 20:37 EDT

Who are you calling a "coot"?

Incoming! Readers demand answers about WASPs, Tim Russert and Obama's teleprompter skills.

By Camille Paglia
My interview with murderer Hans Reiser

By Stephen Elliott
John McCain's radical tax plan

By Justin Jouvenal

15:40 EDT, July 8, 2008: One nation, not just speaking English Barack Obama wonders what's up with all those "English-only" whiners. Learn Spanish, already; By Andrew Leonard; How The World Works; 64
14:38 EDT, July 7, 2008: Blurring the lines on Iraq Republicans are attacking Barack Obama on the war, claiming he's flip-flopped, but that allegation doesn't hold water.; By Ed Kilgore; War Room; 21
12:03 EDT, July 7, 2008: McCain's economic plan looks DOA John McCain's latest economic policy package appears to be a dressed up re-hash of proposals that are unlikely to pass Congress anyway.; By Ed Kilgore; War Room; 13
09:45 EDT, July 7, 2008: Big speech, big venue Barack Obama's campaign has officially announced that the presumptive Democratic nominee will accept the nomination not at the convention site but at a 76,000-seat stadium nearby.; By Ed Kilgore; War Room; 46
09:01 EDT, July 7, 2008: McCain's slow motion riot Bill Kristol's latest column may presage further changes inside John McCain's presidential campaign.; By Ed Kilgore; War Room; 11

Glenn Greenwald
Aug. 8, 1974 vs. July 9, 2008
Almost 35 years ago, a U.S. president was forced to resign due to lawbreaking and surveillance abuses. This week, the U.S. Congress will act to cover up and protect far worse lawbreaking.
Glenn Greenwald