1. hurricane sandy
    New Jerseyites Can Now Vote by E-Mail and FaxThanks to Sandy. 
    By Andre Tartar
  2. early and often
    Voting After Hurricane Sandy Might Be a Big MessIssues remain in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and beyond.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  3. stories from the storm
    Chris Christie’s ApocalypseA biblical governor has  his come-to-Jesus moment.
    By Benjamin Wallace-Wells
  4. kids today
    Sam Ryan Is the Hammiest Ryan ChildA “campaign spokesman in training,” according to his father. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  5. stories from the storm
    Foul-Weather Friends: Bloomberg and Cuomo, Bonded in CrisisThe governor and the mayor got through a week of collaboration and cooperation with a minimum of fuss and a bit of tension.
    By Chris Smith
  7. veepstakes
    We Could’ve Had a Romney-Christie TicketThe NJ governor was Romney’s first pick for veep.
    By Andre Tartar
  8. election day countdown
    Poll: Obama Pulls Away in Ohio, Puts Florida Back in PlayThree days to go!
    By Andre Tartar
  9. Romney Poll Deniers Contemplating Possibility of DefeatThere may be a chance, a tiny chance, that the polls are not all wrong.
    By Jonathan Chait
  10. hurricane sandy
    Why Bloomberg Fought for — and Then Caved on — the MarathonFor starters, ING pulled out.
    By Chris Smith
  11. Romney’s Closing Argument: Threats Are MadeWhat was once black humor is now Romney’s central campaign rationale.
    By Jonathan Chait
  12. election day
    States Affected by Sandy Plan to Hold an Election With No ElectricityWith help from military trucks in New Jersey.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  13. Mayor Bloomberg Offers President Obama His Prized Halfhearted EndorsementHe’s disappointed in Obama’s first term, but he doesn’t much care for the Romney of 2012 either.
    By Dan Amira
  14. the national interest
    There Is No Fiscal CliffJump! Trust me!
    By Jonathan Chait
  15. chris christie
    Chris Christie Won’t Tolerate Long Showers, Questions About PoliticsSay what you want about the Obama bromance, “But the fact is, I don’t care.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  16. How Hurricane Sandy Is Helping ObamaHow his handling of the disaster can help him in the home stretch.
    By Dan Amira
  17. photo op
    Dueling Campaign Signs on One Family’s LawnMitt Romney is tearing this family apart. 
    By Dan Amira
  18. photo op
    Chris Christie Refrains From Going the Full Van Duzer on President ObamaIt took everything he had not to go for the full Van Duzer. 
    By Dan Amira
  19. early and awesome
    Presidential Campaign Makes Little Girl CryBronco Obama, you are a monster. 
    By Dan Amira
  20. the national interest
    The Case for Obama: Why He Is a Great President. Yes, Great.The case for reelection.
    By Jonathan Chait
  21. the national interest
    The Case Against Romney: At Heart, He’s a Delusional One-PercenterHe represents the entitlement of the superrich to govern the country.
    By Jonathan Chait
  22. great mustaches in history
    David Axelrod’s Mustache Is in Mortal DangerHe promised to shave it off if Obama loses in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, or Michigan. 
    By Dan Amira
  23. Message: I CareRomney sends staffers to clean out an Ohio Wal-Mart for a “relief rally.”
    By Jonathan Chait
  24. early and often
    Chris Christie to Host His BFF, President Obama, in New Jersey TomorrowRomney will be campaigning somewhere. 
    By Dan Amira
  25. Romney’s Insanely Dishonest Auto Bailout DefenseRemembering a not-too-distant time when Republicans decried “Gangster Government.”
    By Jonathan Chait
  26. stuck in the mittle
    Romney Held a Campaign Event ‘Storm Relief Event’ in Ohio TodayPeople will bring canned food. 
    By Dan Amira
  27. Chris Christie Not Being a Great Surrogate Right NowWhy is he heaping so much praise on Obama?
    By Dan Amira
  28. Why Democrats Are Right to Politicize SandyRomney wants to cut FEMA, and the debate over that can’t wait.
    By Jonathan Chait
  29. Minnesota Is the Johnny-Come-Lately of Swing StatesThe supposedly blue state is now in play. 
    By Dan Amira
  30. the vast left-wing conspiracy
    Labor Dept. May Delay Unemployment NumbersLet the conspiracies begin. 
    By Dan Amira
  31. early and awful
    People of Ohio: Mitt Romney Thinks You’re All IdiotsHis new ad on the auto bailout is only successful if you are as uninformed and gullible as children. 
    By Dan Amira
  32. master debaters
    Bob Schieffer Wants to Double the Number of Presidential DebatesAmerica can’t handle that many drinking games.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  33. october surprises
    It Looks Like Hurricane Sandy Is the Presidential Race’s October Surprise Both President Obama and Mitt Romney have been forced to cancel campaign events, and millions may be kept from early voting locations.
    By Andre Tartar
  34. accidents
    Marco Rubio’s Daughter Injured in Golf Cart Accident The senator left the campaign trail to see her yesterday. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  35. ink-stained wretches
    The New York Times Definitely Doesn’t Endorse Mitt RomneyThe editors are for the other guy. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  36. racism
    America Is a Little More Racist Than It Was Four Years AgoSad, but not that surprising. 
    By Andre Tartar
  37. first daughters
    President Obama Says He’s Fine with Malia Going on Dates Because there will always be an intimidating chaperone.
    By Andre Tartar
  38. frankenstorm
    Frankenstorm Is at Hurricane Strength [Updated]And the East Coast is preparing for the worst. 
    By Andre Tartar and Caroline Bankoff
  39. crotchety senators
    Juxtaposition of the Day: John McCain’s Increasing Crotchetiness EditionHow he responded to Colin Powell’s endorsements of Obama in 2008 and 2012.
    By Dan Amira
  40. accidents
    Harry Reid Hospitalized, But Okay After Motorcade CrashThe senator’s vehicle was involved in a six-car wreck in Las Vegas.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  41. early and awkward
    Mindy Meyer Skips Debate, With AttitudeShe was represented by an empty chair.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  42. international intrigue
    Berlusconi Sentenced to Four Years in PrisonBut he still has two appeals.
    By Dan Amira
  43. the national interest
    Today in Moderate Republican DenialPaul Ryan says he doesn’t want poor people to die. What more do you people want, anyway?
    By Jonathan Chait
  44. stuck in the mittle
    Frank Rich on Maddow: Romney Still Trying to Win Over His BaseWhich is why he’s turning to Glenn Beck and Donald Trump.
    By Margaret Hartmann and Caroline Shin
  45. early and awkward
    President Obama Mocks Paul Ryan’s Love of Ayn RandIt’s something you read when you’re “17 or 18 and feeling misunderstood.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  46. first lady of fabulous
    Michelle Obama Longs for the Thrill of Shopping at CVSThe First Lady shares her escape plan with Jimmy Kimmel.
    By Margaret Hartmann and Caroline Shin
  47. campaign ads
    Lena Dunham Discusses ‘First Time’ Voting in Obama Ad, Enrages Conservatives“You don’t want a guy who says, ‘Oh hey, I’m out studying’ when really he’s out not signing the Lilly Ledbetter Act.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  48. Meet Roger Ailes’s Fox News MouthpieceThe network chief’s lawyer is also his on-air surrogate. 
    By Gabriel Sherman
  49. early and often
    President Obama Was Asked to Show I.D. When He Voted TodayThis was quite a humorous situation!
    By Dan Amira
  50. the third terminator
    Bloomberg Unimpressed With Obama and the Osama Bin Laden RaidLike Truman and the bomb, “Any president would’ve pushed that button.”
    By Joe Coscarelli
  51. endorsements that don’t matter
    The Naked Cowboy Endorses Mitt RomneyHe wants to shrink government down to the size where you can suffocate it in his underwear.
    By Dan Amira
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