1. early and often
    James Lipton on the Debate: A New Romney DebutsThe “master thespian” gives Romney high marks and calls out Obama’s bad body language.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  2. early and often
    Stylish Downtown Debate Party Absorbs an Obama LossNew York City’s hipster PAC drank through a “tough” night.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  3. master debaters
    Why Didn’t Obama Mention the ‘47 Percent’ Last Night?Was it because “he’s a gentleman,” or because it just “never came up”?
    By Dan Amira
  4. Frank Rich on the National Circus: Obama’s Ambien-esque PerformanceHow Obama can recover and what Romney should do to keep his momentum going.
    By Frank Rich
  5. the national interest
    Romney’s Successful Debate Plan: LyingHe avoided defending his unpopular positions by pretending they weren’t his positions. Smart!
    By Jonathan Chait
  7. blog-stained wretches
    Tucker Carlson Probably Paid for Obama Video Everyone Had Already SeenHopefully he got a good deal.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  8. late show
    Letterman Grudgingly Promotes Santorum’s Book“Really? I thought this was the wine list.”
    By Margaret Hartmann and Caroline Shin
  9. master debaters
    Video: The First Presidential Debate in Less Than Three MinutesIn which we learn President Obama actually likes the term “Obamacare.”
    By Sarah Frank
  10. master debaters
    What You Missed in the First Presidential DebateZingers!
    By Dan Amira
  11. master debaters
    Watch As Chris Matthews Grows Increasingly Upset Over Obama’s Debate Performance“I don’t know what he was doing out there.”
    By Sarah Frank
  12. the national interest
    The Return of Massachusetts MittNot as one-sided as everybody says, but Romney is very good at this.
    By Jonathan Chait
  13. jenga!
    Romney Family Plays Jenga Before Debate, Has a BlastA game of physical and mental skill.
    By Brett Smiley
  14. master debaters
    Ann Romney and Michelle Obama on Debate AnxietiesAnn shows her “uh-oh” face, and Michelle explains why a debate is the worst way to celebrate a wedding anniversary.
    By Sarah Frank
  15. master debaters
    Mitt Romney Is Beyond ParodyHe didn’t get enough sleep on Monday night!
    By Dan Amira
  16. early and awesome
    Jennifer Granholm Has Discovered Some Amazing New Street Drug Called ‘Democracy’This explains her DNC speech.
    By Dan Amira
  17. master debaters
    Debate Zingers That Time ForgotNot every one-liner becomes legendary.
    By Dan Amira
  18. the national interest
    Things to Do in Denver When You’re DeadPolitically speaking, that is.
    By Jonathan Chait
  19. shmashmortion
    Akin Makes Another Odd Abortion Claim What?
    By Dan Amira
  20. master debaters
    Presidential Debate Leaves Little Room for FunNo clapping, no hollering, no Newt Gingrich.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  21. the national interest
    Paul Ryan Fears the 30 PercentWhere does this crazy number come from?
    By Jonathan Chait
  22. early and awesome
    Where to Watch Wednesday’s Presidential Debate The best places to catch the debate and a drink, no matter where you are.
    By Chris Cohen, Luke Darby, and Julie Ma
  23. early and often
    Pennsylvanians Can Be Asked for Photo I.D. Before Voting, Judge Rules*There’s a major catch.
    By Dan Amira
  24. master debaters
    This Is What It Will Look Like When Obama and Romney Shake Hands Tomorrow Night!Last-minute preparations are taking place.
    By Dan Amira
  25. Why Claire McCaskill Should Promote a Felon to Defeat Todd AkinA legitimate proposal.
    By Jeff Smith
  26. the national interest
    Paul Ryan Asked for Tax Math, Offers GibberishHe was told there would be no math.
    By Jonathan Chait
  27. blog-stained wretches
    Peggy Noonan Amazed by All the Minorities in Brooklyn“They are not Democrats and Republicans,” she writes, except they are.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  28. stuck in the mittle
    Romney Finally Takes Position on DREAM-LiteYou know, the “don’t deport young illegal immigrants” policy Obama put into place.
    By Dan Amira
  29. early and often
    Jim Lehrer on Being the Safe, Old Moderator: Hey! I Resemble That RemarkLehrer is “seething” at reports that he’s predictable. (He is.)
    By Joe Coscarelli
  30. the national interest
    Study Measures Romney Plan to Screw Poor, SickHe’ll never convince them to take responsibility for their costly medical conditions.
    By Jonathan Chait
  31. endorsements that don’t matter
    As Creed Goes, So Goes the Nation?Obama loses Scott Stapp.
    By Dan Amira
  32. campaign 2012
    Frank Rich on Joy Behar: Debate ‘Mega-Boredom’Debate could spell “mega-boredom.”
    By Margaret Hartmann and Caroline Shin
  33. massachusetts
    Scott Brown Gets in Debate Zinger, Distances Himself Even More From GOPBrown refuses to call himself a “reliable” Romney ally.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  34. half baked ideas
    Obama Wins Crucial First Lady Cookie ContestForget November 6. America has voted.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  35. master debaters
    Donald Trump Has the Perfect Debate Zinger for Mitt RomneyHow has this man not been elected president yet?
    By Dan Amira
  36. the national interest
    Obama’s Flawed Response to the CrisisThe real world is not generally able to produce leaders who max out their available tools.
    By Jonathan Chait
  37. the national interest
    The Paul Ryan Legend DissipatesIt turns out he has a fatal weakness: being asked questions.
    By Jonathan Chait
  38. master debaters
    Mitt Romney Is Winning and Losing Debate Expectations GameBecause there are really two of them going on at once.
    By Dan Amira
  39. early and often
    Kirsten Gillibrand Flexes Political Muscle for Female Senate CandidatesNew York’s junior senator is working a new leadership role.
    By Chris Smith
  40. south of the border
    Hugo Chavez Says He Would Vote for President Obama If He CouldNot the most helpful endorsement. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  41. polls
    New Type of Poll Still Predicts That Mitt Romney Will LoseBill Clinton maybe has a shot. 
    By Andre Tartar
  42. campaign 2012
    Paul Ryan Simply Does Not Have the Time to Explain Mitt Romney’s Tax PlanAnd other highlights from today’s Fox News interview. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  43. master debaters
    Christie Has High Expectations for MittDid he not get the memo? 
    By Andre Tartar
  44. frightened babies
    Republicans’ Latest Anti-Obama Weapon: BabiesWill someone please think of the children? 
    By Andre Tartar
  45. master debaters
    Mitt Romney Has His Debate Zingers All Ready To GoZing! 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  46. reversals
    GOP Senators Decide Todd Akin Isn’t So Bad After AllFour are co-hosting a fund-raiser for him this week. 
    By Andre Tartar
  47. todd achin’
    Todd Akin Is Just Like Waco Cult Leader, Own Consultant BragsThis campaign just keeps getting better and better.
    By Dan Amira
  48. early and awesome
    This ‘99 Problems’ Obama Remix Is Better Than the Original“I got 99 problems, but Mitt ain’t one.”
    By Dan Amira
  49. party chat
    Don King Weighs in on Hypothetical Obama-Versus-Romney Boxing Match, Kind Of“If they had to fight, I think one of them would be doing what we call stick and move, which would create an atmosphere of togetherness.”
    By Jennifer Vineyard
  50. Q&A With Nate Silver on His Book, Romney, PollsAlso: Dick Morris, poker, the weather, and Hillary.
    By Dan Amira
  51. the catholic vote
    Paul Ryan Still Not Clinching the Catholic Vote for Mitt RomneyWhich now favors Obama by 15 points.
    By Andre Tartar
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