Running Mate

"Spontaneous" McCain: His Gut is His Achilles' Heel

Rick Horowitz | Posted 10.22.2008 | Politics

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Rick Horowitz

This was one of those "spontaneous" things. Joe the Plumber had had his conversation with Obama about taxes, and the cameras had been rolling, and McCain had found out about it.

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Her Own Party?

Jayne Lyn Stahl | Posted 10.21.2008 | Politics

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Jayne Lyn Stahl

It might look to some like Sarah Palin is Dick Cheney on steroids. It's okay to play contrarian with a running mate, but it will be considered insubordination when he's your boss.

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The Ultimate Blind Date

Bridget Wagner | Posted 09.02.2008 | Home

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Bridget Wagner

Sarah Palin - A Fidgety Choice and the Makings for an Awkward Duo

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Framing Sarah Palin

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.01.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Democrats should stay away from the baby stories. They must resist the urge to comment at all on it. Let the media do the muckraking.

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McCain Would Rather Win an Election Than Pick a Qualified Running Mate

Michael Seitzman | Posted 08.29.2008 | Politics

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Michael Seitzman

A 72-year-old man with a history of health problems has to consider the possibility that his vice president might actually have to govern. He's not thinking about you or me. John McCain is thinking about John McCain.

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The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy: Dude, Where's My Change?

Jeffrey Jena | Posted 08.25.2008 | Politics

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Jeffrey Jena

Joe Biden? That's it? Is this the start of the big sea change in American politics? He of the loose lips and bad hair transplants is the first change that Obama has for us?

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The Punk And The Godmother -- A Timely Parable

Martin Lewis | Posted 08.20.2008 | Politics

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Martin Lewis

The Punk had suddenly broken big and he was now the most popular artist at his label. His fans loved him. But there was a problem looming.

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I'm Just Sayin': Biden's Ancient Word Theft No Longer an Issue

Phil Trounstine | Posted 08.20.2008 | Politics

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Phil Trounstine

As the reporter who first revealed Biden's filching of Robert F. Kennedy's words, I hereby declare that the statute of limitations on those transgressions has expired.

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Unconventional Wisdom: Obama-Kerry 2008!

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 08.19.2008 | Home

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M.S. Bellows, Jr.

Over the last few weeks, we have seen a man transformed, a man infused with energy, enthusiasm and a lightness of spirit that balance his gravitas. Kerry is inspired and inspiration is what Barack Obama needs.

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20,000 Futures Contracts On Hagel As Obama VP Purchased On July 20th

Mark Nickolas | Posted 08.06.2008 | Politics

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Mark Nickolas

In case you're wondering, July 20th is the day that Obama and Hagel were together in Afghanistan. Does a trader know something we don't?

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Bill Clinton, Middle East Envoy?

Chris Weigant | Posted 08.04.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Politically, this would give both the Clintons a personal stake in the race, and would go a long way towards healing the wounds inflicted in the primaries on both sides.

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Take Me Out to the Vice Presidential Nomination

Lincoln Mitchell | Posted 07.21.2008 | Politics

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Lincoln Mitchell

A McCain-Giuliani ticket could restore the Republican brand name, particularly among independents in the north, who, while not yet sold Obama, are certainly unlikely to vote Republican for Congress.

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The Perfect Date

Marcia Meier | Posted 06.09.2008 | Politics

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Marcia Meier

Hillary was gracious in her defeat, and encouraging in her endorsement. I hope Obama takes her with him on the ride to the White House.

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Roy Sekoff on Dan Abrams Discussing the Edwards Endorsement and Hillary's VP Prospects

Huff TV | Posted 05.15.2008 | Politics

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Edwards' Endorsement Frees Obama In Picking Running Mate

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 05.14.2008 | Home

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M.S. Bellows, Jr.

Clinton doesn't help Obama with his electoral map in November. He needs someone who has both pull in the states he wants to win and who can help repair rifts with rural white voters. Two names immediately come to mind.

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Obama's Short List for VP Leaked to Press

Lee Camp | Posted 05.14.2008 | Politics

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Obama Asks Supporter: "Will You Be My Running Mate?" VIDEO

Huffington Post | Posted 04.28.2008 | Politics

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While it's well-known that Obama's supporters can be particularly passionate about his candidacy, seldom does one see such passion in an Obama support...

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The New Zell Miller: The Democrats Need To Boot Joe Lieberman Before The Conventions

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 04.21.2008 | Home

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M.S. Bellows, Jr.

Lieberman will likely blackmail the Democratic party come convention time, which is why he should have been thrown on his keister years ago, before he was in a position to boost the Republicans.

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Which Dream Ticket?

Chris Weigant | Posted 03.10.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

The only chance Hillary will have to stave off a complete fracturing of the Democratic Party's base is to offer a "dream ticket," with her name at the top.

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McCain / Rice ?

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.20.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Since Republicans have all but anointed John McCain as their presidential nominee, it's about time to start speculating on who he's going to choose to...

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