2008 Election

Why McCain Lost »

By Matthew Rothschild, November 5, 2008

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

Obama Wins the Presidency »

By Ruth Conniff, November 5, 2008

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

Election-Day Rush »

By Ruth Conniff, November 4, 2008

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

A Historic Vote Defying Racism »

By Matthew Rothschild, November 4, 2008

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

Everyone’s vote needs to be counted on Election Day »

By David A. Love, October 21, 2008

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

Powell Lies About Iraq War after Endorsing Obama »

By Matthew Rothschild, October 20, 2008

Save your praise of Colin Powell.read more

Economic Quackery at the Debate »

By Matthew Rothschild, October 17, 2008

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

McCain Pitches Debate to the Angry Right »

By Ruth Conniff, October 16, 2008

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

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