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David Plouffe for DNC Chair?

David Corn | Posted 11.10.2008 | Politics


David Corn

As the manager of Obama's campaign, Plouffe steered the best-run presidential campaign in years. He efficiently matched man, message, money, and machine.

Danation: Neither a borrower nor a lender be

Dan Sweeney | Posted 09.29.2008 | Home


Dan Sweeney

My weekly print column, Danation, usually takes a somewhat local bent, making it meaningful to only a slim percentage of HuffPo readers. But Barack Ob...

Missouri Governor, RNC: Obama Campaign Has "Stench of Police State"

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 09.27.2008 | Home


M.S. Bellows, Jr.

A small and inaccurate story aired last week by a local St. Louis television station that was on its way to being forgotten was given new life over the weekend by the Republican spin machine.

Seth Colter Walls

McCain Medical Records, Cancer History, Raised By Top Dems

HuffingtonPost.com | Seth Colter Walls | Posted 09.17.2008 | Politics


With three prominent Democratic senators now on record raising the issue of John McCain's health, and an independent group set to make a push for the ...

Everyone Has Advice for Obama

Dave Winer | Posted 09.15.2008 | Politics


Dave Winer

For Joe Biden, John McCain is not your friend and stop saying he is and stop calling him John. We're really tired of all you guys playing inside baseball with each other.

Sunday Watch 9-14-08: In Which Sarahmania Subsides and the Unmentionable is Mentioned

Todd Gitlin | Posted 09.15.2008 | Media


Todd Gitlin

The possibility that Sarah Palin may well find herself one proverbial heartbeat away from the presidency has flushed out a hitherto buried issue, that of John McCain's age and health.

McCaskill: McCain's Age And Health A "Reality...We Have To Face"

ABC News | Posted 09.14.2008 | Politics


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DNC Coverage From The Stephanie Miller Show

Stephanie Miller | Posted 08.28.2008 | Home


Stephanie Miller

From The Stephanie Miller Show live at The Democratic National Convention. Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) Gov. ...

DNC Act One Failure: The One-Size-Fits-All Messaging

Brad Parker | Posted 08.26.2008 | Home


Brad Parker

It is fair to say that none of the players in our drama were to blame. On the contrary, they all did their bits in earnest but, strangely, there was precious little sauce on the Q at this festive soul session.

The Democratic Convention...and a Front Seat to Women's Issues

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 08.24.2008 | Politics


Marcia G. Yerman

Hillary Clinton didn't clinch the nomination, yet her impact on the process has been indisputable. There is a great deal for women to celebrate.

A Woman's Place Is On The Ticket

Ruth Sherman | Posted 08.11.2008 | Politics


Ruth Sherman

When it comes to electing the president, the better communicator almost always wins. This truth did not bode well for Hillary Clinton, nor does it look good for John McCain.

Battle of the Surrogates: Should We Be Picking a President This Way?

Mitchell Bard | Posted 08.04.2008 | Politics


Mitchell Bard

The Obama campaign has to be more selective in choosing its spokespeople, using more strong, smart advocates like Sen. Biden and Sen. Webb, and keeping Pelosi and Kerry as far away from the media as possible.

Meet the Delegates: Kansas City, MO

Max Evans | Posted 07.25.2008 | Home


Asked if Claire McCaskill was still on Obama's running mate list, the organizer gave an intriguing answer. "I don't think so, but she's going to make a major speech at the convention," he said.

Remember Global Warming? That's Okay, Most People Apparently Don't, Either

Mitchell Bard | Posted 07.14.2008 | Politics


Mitchell Bard

What has the public reaction to the Bush administration's decision to pass the buck on global warming for a year (a year we may not be able to spare) been? Vast silence.

Women Veep Hopefuls on Meet the Press

Adele Stan | Posted 07.13.2008 | Politics


Adele Stan

This face-off between Carly Fiorina and Claire McCaskill made it hard not to wonder if a woman will be chosen to fill the veep slot on either ticket.

Obama's Surprise Key Surrogate: Claire McCaskill

AP | SAM HANANEL | Posted 06.25.2008 | Politics


WASHINGTON — Claire McCaskill, senator from Missouri, is hardly a household name outside her home state. But Barack Obama knows who she is. She...

Missouri Sen. McCaskill Presses InBev CEO On Anheuser-Busch Deal: "Not Going To Happen"

AP | Sam Hananel | Posted 06.17.2008 | Business


Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill offered a Bud Light and a smile to InBev Chief Executive Officer Carlos Brito on Tuesday, while telling him she would d...

Obama's Victory: Three Key Endorsements

Bob Burnett | Posted 06.12.2008 | Politics


Bob Burnett

Before we're totally submerged by Obama-McCain comparisons, it's informative to consider turning points in Obama's brilliant campaign: three critical endorsements.

What Does the Future Hold for Hillary's Surrogates?

Andy Rosenberg | Posted 05.15.2008 | Politics


Andy Rosenberg

Is there a role for these stalwarts of past Democratic campaigns on Team Obama? Or, after Obama finally salts away the nomination, will they just fade away?

Yes He Will. Because Yes, We Can.

Dylan Loewe | Posted 05.02.2008 | Politics


Dylan Loewe

Obama's candidacy has hit its low point. Yet there is no indication whatsoever that superdelegates are inching toward Clinton -- quite the contrary.

Superdelegate Silence Speaks For Clinton

Daniel Nichanian | Posted 05.01.2008 | Home


Daniel Nichanian

The fact that 10 superdelegates have endorsed in 48 hours suggests that Clinton is running out of time, even if she's keeping the tallies close. But where are the anticipated waves of endorsements for Obama?

Senator: Obama Has Dozens Of Secret Superdelegates Lined Up

The Huffington Post | Posted 04.30.2008 | Politics


Politico reports: Capitol Hill insiders say the battle for congressional superdelegates is over, and one Senate supporter of Barack Obama is hinting ...

McCaskill: Obama First Black Leader To Come To Americas "Not As A Victim"

ABC's Political Punch | Jake Tapper | Posted 03.20.2008 | Politics


Perhaps Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, can file this under the "defenses I don't need" column... Obama-backing Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., said at ...

Women of My Generation Have Clearly Lost Their Minds

Lynda Obst | Posted 03.13.2008 | Politics


Lynda Obst

Hillary, as strong as she is, wins as a victim. That is the trajectory of her career: I am a victim. Punch. So why are women whining and identifying with being the victim again?

Friday Talking Points [21] -- Bash Bush Edition

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.29.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Happy Leap Day! Because we are given an extra day this year, I would like to spend it in a good old fashioned Bush-bash. Maybe it's because everyone'...