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By Alex Koppelman

Posts on Friday, August 15, 2008

McCain, Obama keep up the ad wars
Both campaigns are running harsh new TV commercials about taxes and the economy.
McCain raises record cash
In his second-to-last month raising money for the presidential campaign, John McCain took in $27 million, leaving him $21.4 million in the bank.
Players win, and winners play
Politicians' new favorite tactic: Give money and get a chance to win a prize. How did campaigns turn into glorified raffles?
Corsi: Hey, I'm just doing my job
The conservative hatchetman says his Obama book is an important piece of scholarship, just like some of his other weird theories.
More money, more problems
Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens faces new accusations in a federal criminal case that threatens his political career.
Has Obama broken his first campaign promise?
Barack Obama promised to institute a windfall profits tax on oil companies, but the policy was quietly removed from his Web site.
Thursday, Dec 4, 2008 00:55 EST
Inside the mind of Lou Dobbs
Is there anything the CNN host can't connect to his obsession with illegal immigration?
Thursday, Dec 4, 2008 00:20 EST
Franken's camp claims lead
Al Franken's attorney says the Democrat has overtaken incumbent Sen. Norm Coleman, but has he really?
Wednesday, Dec 3, 2008 22:50 EST
"Prop. 8 -- the Musical"
Jack Black, Maya Rudolph, John C. Reilly, Margaret Cho and other celebrities come together for a funny take on California's vote against same-sex marriage.
Wednesday, Dec 3, 2008 21:15 EST

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Inside the mind of Lou Dobbs
Is there anything the CNN host can't connect to his obsession with illegal immigration?
Franken's camp claims lead
Al Franken's attorney says the Democrat has overtaken incumbent Sen. Norm Coleman, but has he really?
"Prop. 8 -- the Musical"
Jack Black, Maya Rudolph, John C. Reilly, Margaret Cho and other celebrities come together for a funny take on California's vote against same-sex marriage.
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