NEWSLETTER
Unconventional Wisdom
CAMPAIGN 2008
On Palin's watch, Alaska liberalized its abortion laws.
Q & A
Jerry Kellman, Barack Obama's supervisor during the candidate's days as a community organizer, talks about the attacks from the Republican Convention—and the vital role organizers play.
CAMPAIGN 2008
Two former presidential speechwriters critique the GOP convention oratory.
CRITICAL MASS
The essence of the RNC. What was maverick about it, again?
OPINION
An open letter to the almost-nominee.
CAMPAIGN 2008
Palin's speech -- and this year's intense focus on female voters.
CAMPAIGN 2008
The tabloids have discovered the appeal of politics.
CAMPAIGN 2008
A cynic's view of Palin's family fanfare.
Campaign 2008
For at least one night, Sarah Palin showed the Republicans a star power to match Obama
CAMPAIGN 2008
The Alaska delegation proudly backs its new star
CRITICAL MASS
Deconstructing the GOP's 'country first' strategy.
RELIGION
Scripture and discretion on the program in Wasilla.
CRITICAL MASS
A closer look at the GOP's akilter convention debut.
CAMPAIGN 2008
Assessing how Gov. Palin handles the balance
'American Exceptionalism' at the Minnesota State Fair
POLITICS
Gov. Sarah Palin came out of nowhere to win the John McCain veep sweepstakes. Well, not quite nowhere.
POLITICS
John McCain's task: convincing a country it needs more daily drama
POLITICS
McCain has often shown a stubborn sense of decency that should appeal broadly.
CAMPAIGN 2008
Last March, NEWSWEEK's Karen Breslau spoke to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin at the magazine's Women & Leadership event in Los Angeles. Excerpts:
POLITICS
Sarah Palin, a moose-hunting, lifetime NRA member guns for D.C.
POLITICS
The Clintons inspired my political career, but when Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination, I cried tears of joy.
A CRITIC'S EYE
Bill Clinton and company had something to prove
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
Barack Obama plans to aggressively court women voters by focusing on issues like equal pay, health care and the economy.
DENVER CONVENTION
Suspects discussed assassination 'because Obama is black,' documents say
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
Clinton gave the best speech she's capable of delivering. And finally, the Democrats looked like they know how to throw a party.
Police investigate a gun and drug case. Was a plan to assassinate Obama involved?
LISTENING IN
Two former presidential speechwriters critique the convention oratory.
Are Obama and Pelosi dodging the life-and-death question?
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
Multiple agencies on high alert for Denver convention.
INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC
CAMPAIGN 2008
The media and the Democratic dance
GALLERY
BETWEEN THE LINES
Reflections on darker Democratic days.
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