1. instant politics
    A Conservative and a Marxist on Clinton’s Speech“His greatest feat is speaking with such confidence that defies fact-checking.”
    By Reihan Salam and Bhaskar Sunkara
  2. The DNC’s Surprise Guest Is Jobs DataNot as exciting as Eastwood, but probably less crazy.
    By Kevin Roose
  3. democratic national convention 2012
    Democratic Convention Word of the Day: Fight“Their fight is my fight, and it’s Barack Obama’s fight.”
    By Caroline Shin
  4. the national interest
    Bill Clinton’s Forgotten Class WarRecalling our last secret-Marxist wealth-confiscating spend-o-crat.
    By Jonathan Chait
  5. convention dispatch
    Bill Clinton Got a Few (Thousand) Things Off His Chest TonightWhat he talked about for 48 minutes at the DNC.
    By Dan Amira
  7. Democrats Make Controversial Changes to Meaningless DocumentIt does not matter what is in the platform.
    By Dan Amira
  8. early and often
    Portraits From the Democratic National Convention, Part OneNew York photographer-in-residence Chris Anderson reports back from Charlotte.
    By Christopher Anderson
  9. Heilemann on Michelle Obama’s Stunning Speech No one realized the heights she has attained as a political performer.
    By John Heilemann
  10. Frank Rich on the National Circus: Michelle Obama Has Come a Long WayRemember when she was considered a liability to Barack?
    By Frank Rich
  11. democratic national convention
    Democratic National Convention Phrase of the Day: ‘Middle Class’“From the middle class up, not the billionaires down.
    By Caroline Shin
  12. the national interest
    Obama’s Non-Disappointing PresidencyReally.
    By Jonathan Chait
  13. eye of newt
    Gingrich Apologizes for Suggesting He Has the ‘Eye of the Tiger’Otherwise, he and Rocky Balboa are basically the same person.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  14. late and often
    Democratic Convention Features Romney Bashing From the Late Ted KennedyKennedy’s nephew introduced the video.
    By Brett Smiley
  15. World Meets Julian Castro and His Adorable Hair-Flipping DaughterWhich will be more memorable?
    By Dan Amira
  16. tough decisions
    Clinton Aide Rethinks Plan to Vote RepublicanDecides to go with the guy his boss is publicly backing.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  17. convention dispatch
    In Which Southerners Try to Explain an ‘Obama Y’all’ T-Shirt to a YankeeWhat does that mean?
    By Dan Amira
  18. convention dispatch
    These Mormons Aren’t Voting for RomneyInside a gathering of LDS Democrats.
    By Dan Amira
  19. Not Their Party: Fox News Eschews Convention CelebrationsNo free back rubs, either.
    By Gabriel Sherman
  20. convention dispatch
    Freedom of Assembly Is Nice and All, But People Have Hotels to Get ToAn Occupy protest at the DNC irritates Democratic delegates who have places to be.
    By Dan Amira
  21. the national interest
    Since When Did Paul Ryan Become a Liar?The weirdly rapid collapse of a myth.
    By Jonathan Chait
  22. nicknames
    The Secret Service Will Be Calling Paul Ryan ‘Bowhunter’ Because he hunts with a bow.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  23. nazi comparisons
    California Democratic Party Chairman Likens Paul Ryan to Nazi PropagandistDon’t do that.
    By Brett Smiley
  24. early and awkward
    Cory Booker Campaign Misspells One Very Important Word in Ad for Obama Hint: It rhymes with Marack.
    By Brett Smiley
  25. democratic national convention
    Will Bill Clinton Go Off Message in His Convention Speech?If he drags an empty chair on stage, cut to commercial.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  26. democratic national convention
    Protesters Stage Pre-DNC March Through Charlotte A diverse coalition of demonstrators made stops at Bank of America’s headquarters and Bank of America Stadium.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  27. u-gone
    U-Haul Truck With Equipment for Biden Visit Stolen in DetroitWelcome to the Motor City.
    By Brett Smiley
  28. true fans
    President Obama Says He’s Still ‘a Huge Clint Eastwood Fan’We’re sure he is.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  29. politics
    President Obama Talks About Race in Interview In a pre-DNC interview, the President addressed a topic he usually avoids. 
    By Andre Tartar
  30. dirty old men
    Don’t Expect Voters to Get Rid of Handsy Vito LopezThe Brooklyn assemblyman “could be in jail for murder” and still keep his spot. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  31. d.i.y.
    White House Releases Its Beer RecipeDon’t worry, oppo-researchers: the Obamas pay for the equipment and ingredients themselves. 
    By Andre Tartar
  32. beefs
    Newt and Huck Denounce Rove’s Todd Akin Joke“Terrible,” Newt called it. “Disturbing,” said Huck.
    By Andre Tartar
  33. dynamic duos
    President Obama Introduced Jay-Z in Philly Last NightVia video message, but still. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  34. bain of his existence
    Private Equity Firms Subpoenaed Over Tax ProcessNew York’s attorney general is looking into their use of management fee waivers, which allow income to be taxed at the capital gains rate.
    By Andre Tartar
  35. ink-stained wretches
    Reporters Finally Figure Out How to Get Paul Ryan to Communicate with ThemSort of. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  36. polls
    So, What About Mitt Romney’s Post-RNC Poll Number Bump?One poll says it exists, another says it doesn’t.
    By Andre Tartar
  37. democratic national convention
    DNC Security Threats: Baby Strollers, Magic Markers, and, Yes, FruitThey must’ve heard of Intel Dan’s RNC banana scare.
    By Andre Tartar
  38. death threats
    Karl Rove Swears He Was Kidding About Murdering Todd AkinHe joked about doing so at a Tampa fundraiser.
    By Andre Tartar
  39. great moments in rnc history
    Romney Campaign Totally Thought Clint Eastwood’s Empty Chair Bit Was a HootAnn went with “unique.” 
    By Andre Tartar
  40. early and often
    Portraits From the Republican National Convention, Part ThreePhotographer-in-residence Christopher Anderson has another intimate look from Tampa.
    By Christopher Anderson
  41. republican national convention
    GOP Convention Word of the Day: WORK!You can work, work hard, and then work harder.
    By Caroline Shin
  42. the national interest
    The GOP’s Big Idea: Obama vs. OpportunityExamining the meta-argument of the Republican convention.
    By Jonathan Chait
  43. what war on women?
    The GOP Convention: Special Ladies’ EditionGreat moments in pandering.
    By Margaret Hartmann and Caroline Shin
  44. republican national convention
    Critics Pan Clint Eastwood, Go Wild for Empty ChairIt really made everyone’s day.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  45. anger mismanagement
    Daughter of Billionaire Republican Donor Grabbed, Threw Journalist’s Camera“How much money you going to spend on this election?”
    By Brett Smiley
  46. convention dispatch
    Clint Eastwood Speech BombsDavid Frum begs to differ. 
    By Dan Amira
  47. Paul Ryan Stands by General Motors Claim“He put his policies in place and the plant still shut down,” … well before Obama took office.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  48. the national interest
    Mitt Romney: More Effective Than Clint EastwoodBut still not very good.
    By Jonathan Chait
  49. convention dispatch
    Jon Voight Does Not Feel Overshadowed by Clint EastwoodClint Eastwood is tonight’s “mystery guest.” Jon Voight has been here all week.
    By Dan Amira
  50. the fact-check brigade
    Did Mitt Romney Get Bailed Out at Bain?Only sort of.
    By Kevin Roose
  51. convention dispatch
    Fetus Trucks Circling Downtown TampaGraphic.
    By Dan Amira
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