Promises To Keep
History suggests that presidential candidates take the promises they make on the campaign trail seriously if they get to the White House, even if it's the promises they don't keep that people often remember. A look at what John McCain and Barack Obama are pledging.
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Poll Track Analysis
Justices For All?
One new survey shows public disapproval of the Supreme Court reaching its highest levels in years.
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FROM THE TRAIL
Governing Expectations
Last weekend's National Governors Association meeting brought together a host of possible vice presidential picks, including Pennsylvania's Ed Rendell and Minnesota's Tim Pawlenty.
Reset This Campaign
The presidential contest thus far has been unworthy of the candidates -- and of a country facing serious choices at home and abroad.
When Fannie & Freddie Hit the Fan
The "vast plan" to save Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac was apparently not vast enough, and the two agencies' losses are likely to keep mounting.Ad Spotlight
Mizzou Debut
Democrat Jay Nixon airs his first ad in the Missouri gubernatorial race while another volley is fired on the GOP side. Plus: Sen. Mary Landrieu gets in the game in Louisiana.
National Security
Nuclear Breakout
As international nonproliferation controls collapse, the world's most dangerous weapons are closer than ever to falling into the hands of terrorists and rogue states.
POTUS 08
National Journal On Air
Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., talks about campaigning with Barack Obama, and Texas oil magnate T. Boone Pickens sounds off on energy independence.
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Hotline On Call
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- 12:34 am: Harold Ford Enters The Lion's Den
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Highlights
CongressDaily
- Democrats Float $50 Billion Total For New Stimulus Plan
- Navy's Jet Shortage May Be Worse Than Expected