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Posts on Monday, August 18, 2008

Saddleback up

It's not clear who won the Rick Warren evangelical grilling Saturday night, and maybe McCain cheated.

De-"(br)othering" Obama in Denver

The New York Times has the key piece Monday about how the Obama camp will use the Democratic National Convention to recast its nominee in eyes of wary voters.

Musharraf steps down

The Pakistani president, yielding to growing presssure, resigns as jubilation breaks out in many quarters of the country.

Macaca-versary

A pioneering political videographer reminds us that two years ago the Internet politics era changed forever.

The attention-driven Warren

The power play we saw at Saddleback proves that when it comes to self-regard the difference between preachers and politicians is a matter of style, but not degree.

McCain's McMansions

There's a new video about the real elitist running for president. But don't count on McCain ever being subjected to John Edwards-level personal scrutiny.

The attention-driven Warren, Book II

Warren gets defensive when pressed again about the "cone of silence."

The attention-driven Warren, Book III

Fishers of men need the right bait, and Rick Warren's television show had two presidential nominees on the end of the line.

Currently in War Room

Mukasey checks out of hospital

The attorney general, who collapsed while giving a speech on Thursday night, says he's feeling fine and that tests came back with good results.

Friday, Nov 21, 2008 20:55 EST

Happy Thanksgiving, from Sarah Palin

Alaska's governor probably could have chosen a better backdrop for the press conference she gave after "pardoning" one turkey.

Friday, Nov 21, 2008 20:30 EST

Obama looking at retired four-stars for key posts

Retired Marine Corps general James L. Jones and Navy Admiral Dennis C. Blair are rumored to be Obama's top choices for top national security positions.

Friday, Nov 21, 2008 19:40 EST

Franken keeps gaining on Coleman

With the recount in their race entering its third day, the gap between Minnesota Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and challenger Al Franken is now even smaller.

Friday, Nov 21, 2008 18:50 EST