Congress

Powell To Testify For Stevens

Attorneys for Stevens will put Powell on the stand to vouch for the senator's integrity and truthfulness. No Subscription Required

POLITICS

McCain's Inner Oink?

The Arizona senator has said he's never requested an earmark, but one has surfaced from 1989. The camp disputes the categorization. No Subscription Required


Ronald Brownstein: Political ConnectionsSaturday, Oct. 11, 2008

The Risk Of McCain's Plan

Obama is not exaggerating when he says that McCain is offering a "radical" new vision of how Americans can safeguard their health. No Subscription Required

Charlie Cook: The Cook ReportSaturday, Oct. 11, 2008

Going Obama's Way

If voters' focus switches back to national security, McCain could still come back. But not if it's the economy. No Subscription Required

Jonathan Rauch: Social StudiesSaturday, Oct. 11, 2008

Can Markets Cure Malaria?

Malaria today is as much of an economic challenge as a medical one: A classic instance of what economists call a coordination problem. No Subscription Required

Ad Spotlight No Subscription Required

McCain, RNC Unleash Ayers Attacks

With Nov. 4 fast approaching, Republicans are intensifying their scrutiny of Obama's past.

Barack Around The Clock

Democrat's 30-minute TV buy may be an effective change of pace, political science professor says.

Obama's Economic Onslaught

The Democratic nominee has been pummeling McCain in a series of ads in battleground states.

Congress

House GOP Pressures Waxman On Fannie, Freddie Probe

They charge Democrats are delaying a hearing until after the election.

Eager But Splintered GOP Awaits McCain In Congress

If elected, would GOP nominee be a maverick reformer or peacemaker?

Rangel Wants Probe Of China's Textile Imports

The move would be in preparation for the expiration of a bilateral agreement imposing quotas on Chinese goods.


POLLING

McCain Missteps On Economy Hurting Numbers

GOP nominee's low ratings on financial crisis seem to be of his own making. No Subscription Required

Political Insiders Poll

Democrats and Republicans see Obama taking the White House. No Subscription Required

Getting A Line On Cell-Only Voters

Pollsters are split over concerns that millions of voters are hard to reach because they have only cellphones.

Campaign Tracker

Hotline's Electoral Map

See the new state-by-state poll maps for presidential, Senate and House contests.

Energy Concerns Drill Deep In Colorado

The contentious issue dominates ad wars and is pushing candidates to recalibrate their positions.

McCain's Sunset State?

Obama seeks a knockout punch early on Election Night in Florida.


Insider Interviews No Subscription Required

Q&A: Jason Furman

Obama's economic policy director sounds off on McCain's response to the financial crisis.

Q&A: Tucker Bounds

McCain spokesman discusses the Arizona senator's reaction to the economic crisis.

Ballot Issues May Preview Race-Neutral America

American Civil Rights Institute president discusses the effects of affirmative action and Obama's racial identity.

Special Reports No Subscription Required

Campaign Promises

Search a comprehensive directory of McCain's and Obama's pledges.

White House Tip Sheets

Reference guide to the candidates.

Where They Stand

Compare the presidential candidates on key issues.

Swing States Series

National Journal takes a look at the states likely to determine the presidential election's outcome.


Clive Crook: Wealth Of NationsSaturday, Oct. 11, 2008

The Crisis Goes Global

It is no longer possible for any one country to design its financial regulations as though it were alone in the world. No Subscription Required

William Schneider: Political PulseSaturday, Oct. 11, 2008

Have You Voted Yet?

As many as one-third of the nation's voters are expected to vote before Election Day. Many of the early voters are strong partisans. No Subscription Required