2008 Election

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John McCain lost because of things that were out of his control—and in his control.read more

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Seeing him emerge on stage at Grant Park with the first African American family to take up residence in the White House was the most moving moment of the night.read more

This election is historic--not because Obama is going to lead us to the promised land. But because people, especially young people, are galvanized to change the direction of our country.read more

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I got to my polling place at 6:30 this morning, just as the sun was coming out. I was number 16 in line when I got there, and the line was quite long when I left.read more

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In the land of the free, everyone's vote should be counted. But at the rate we're going, millions of votes could be discarded on Election Day.read more

Save your praise of Colin Powell.read more

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At Wednesday night’s debate, Bob Schieffer, like Jim Lehrer and Tom Brokaw before him, tried to egg the candidates on foolishly to cut the budget deficit.read more

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The debate was a fascinating window into two very different temperaments.read more