Divisions Run Deep In Battleground States

By RONALD BROWNSTEIN
On the ground in a critical swing state like Colorado, the divisions in the 2008 presidential race often seem as immovable as the Rocky Mountains. No Subscription Required



     
Legal Affairs

Previewing The New Supreme Court Term

A Brookings panel says sonar, indecency and racial redistricting cases are among the ones to watch. No Subscription Required

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Politics

McCain's 'Robocalls' Anger State GOP Officials

A showdown over unauthorized, automated calls has angered some GOP leaders and resulted in the demotion of McCain's voter-contact director, Bo Harmon. No Subscription Required


Charlie Cook: Off to the RacesTuesday, Oct. 7, 2008

Time Running Short For GOP

It remains dangerous to conclude that this presidential race is over, despite a preponderance of evidence that it might be. No Subscription Required

Amy Walter: On The TrailTuesday, Oct. 7, 2008

Can McCain Get His Groove Back?

The Republican nominee has little choice but to fight his way out against Obama, for better and for worse. No Subscription Required

Eliza Newlin Carney: Rules Of The GameMonday, Oct. 6, 2008

Big Money In Small Amounts

Obama's army of low-dollar donors is raising new questions about disclosure laws. No Subscription Required

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Rivals Come Out Swinging On Debate Day

McCain and Obama trade ads the morning of their second forum accusing each other of dishonest attacks.

Bailout Is Hot Topic In Downballot Races

The rescue bill is gone but not forgotten in Senate and House attack ads.

Jewish Groups Clash Over Obama

Sparring ads disagree on whether he's a mensch or meshugeneh.

Congress

Committee Takes Aim At AIG's Executive Bonuses

Waxman and others hammered executives for waiving rules to collect bonuses while the firm floundered.

HUD: Lenders More Willing To Write Down Bad Loans

Secretary Preston expressed hope in a new $300 billion government program.

Probe Turns Partisan

House Dems slammed the SEC's loosening of investment banking regulations. No Subscription Required


POLLING No Subscription Required

Numbers Show A Tightening Race

Obama losing ground on economy, even as Democratic brand is boosted.

Palin Boosts Popularity, But Not Confidence

Recent history suggests likability isn't everything for a VP nominee.

Women, Independents Drive Obama In Key States

White evangelicals still aren't giving McCain the boost they gave Bush.

McCain Losing Ground On Economy

The debate and campaign suspension hurt McCain; Obama hasn't capitalized.

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Obama's Strategy: Putting His Chips On Red

The Democrat has spent a lot of time since the convention in counties that Bush won in 2004.

Family Matters Keep Biden Off The Trail

Debate is a rare public appearance for the senator in a subdued week.

The Palin Paradox

GOP Insiders like the Alaska governor
-- but maybe not for McCain's VP pick.

Walking A Thin Line With Targeted Web Ads

Lawmakers are using behavioral advertising even as they investigate it.


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What's The Worst That Could Happen?

The worst-case scenario if the government's bailout plan doesn't work.

Choose Your Culprit

Democrats, Republicans, and Wall Street cite different factors for the financial crisis.

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