1. ink-stained wretches
    Michael Lewis Given ‘Extensive’ Access to ObamaThe Moneyball author’s piece will appear in Vanity Fair’s October issue.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  2. death and taxes
    Anti-Tax Absolutist Grover Norquist Calls George H. W. Bush a LiarOn ABC, not to his face.
    By Andre Tartar
  3. lady business
    Akin: ‘Legitimate’ Rape Doesn’t Cause PregnancyThe more you know!
    By Caroline Bankoff
  4. joetorious
    Rudy Giuliani Doesn’t Think Joe Biden Is ‘Nuts’Just a little “unbalanced.”
    By Caroline Bankoff
  5. republican national convention
    Ann Romney Expected to Headline the RNC’s Opening NightTo create a “bookend” effect.
    By Andre Tartar
  7. politics
    Did Harry Reid ‘Use’ Ted Kennedy’s Illness?A new book about the Obama stimulus plan says yes.
    By Andre Tartar
  8. republican national convention
    Ron Paul to Make Use of Leftover Campaign CashHe has his own plans for the RNC.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  9. campaign 2012
    Ryan Tells Retirees He Won’t Take Away Medicare She joined the vice-presidential candidate on a campaign stop at a Florida retirement village.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  10. romney’s tax returns
    Paul Ryan Paid a Higher Tax Rate Than Mitt Romney Because He’s Less RichWhat we learned from the vice-presidential candidate’s 2011 and 2010 tax returns.
    By Andre Tartar
  11. the great switcheroo
    Respected, Reliable Newsman Ed Klein Has a Hot Scoop on the Biden-Clinton SwitchThe State Department denies it in a Seuss-esque poem.
    By Dan Amira
  12. fun-raising
    The Wire Cast Stumps for Obama in Martha’s VineyardInside this week’s Wire fund-raiser in Martha’s Vineyard.
    By Rachel Kramer Bussel
  13. veepstake beefcakes
    The World’s First Public Shirtless Paul Ryan PhotoThanks, TMZ.
    By Dan Amira
  14. Obama Asks Romney for Three Years of Tax ReturnsRomney says no.
    By Dan Amira
  15. early and awful
    The George W. Bush Presidential Museum Will Literally Play 9/11 on LoopThere’s also also a virtual “training simulator” to recreate his biggest mistakes.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  16. master debaters
    Obama Campaign Chooses Ryan Rival Chris Van Hollen for Debate Prep“Van Hollen has the policy and political wit to give the soundbite that’s just like Paul Ryan immediately.”
    By Brett Smiley
  17. ann romney
    Ann Romney: No More Tax Releases“The more we release, the more we get attacked.”
    By Margaret Hartmann and Caroline Shin
  18. photo op
    Mayor Bloomberg Sure Received a Major Seal of Approval Today!It’s an actual seal! Like the animal!
    By Dan Amira
  19. Public Clamoring for Shirtless Paul Ryan PhotosPlus: Rick Santorum! 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  20. the national interest
    Romney, Ryan Descend Into Medicare GibberishThey were told there would be no math.
    By Jonathan Chait
  21. Mitt Romney Looked Back at His Taxes for Us, Says They Are Normal“Over the past ten years I never paid less than 13 percent.”
    By Dan Amira
  22. the great switcheroo
    John McCain, Sarah Palin Both Right About the ‘Great Switcheroo’An Obama-Clinton ticket would win, but there’s no upside for Clinton.
    By Dan Amira
  23. speeeech!
    Did OH Senate Candidate Cop a Southern Accent?It seems unlikely.
    By Brett Smiley
  24. joetorious
    Obama Defends Biden’s ‘Chains’ Remark to Entertainment OutletsPeople and Entertainment Weekly get the scoop.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  25. the donald
    Donald Trump Not a Fan of ‘Loser Salon,’ Which Is His Name for SalonWhy won’t trump disparage us?
    By Dan Amira
  26. Devo Releases Very Devo-ish Song About Seamus RomneyNow we know two Devo songs. 
    By Dan Amira
  27. the circus
    Frank Rich on the National Circus: Ryan’s Bungled RolloutThis guy is no game-changer.
    By Frank Rich
  28. early and awkward
    Owner of RomneyRyan.com Wants Stephen Colbert to Buy the Site From HimHe’ll let it go for $10,000. 
    By Dan Amira
  29. the national interest
    Romney and Ryan Wage Generational WarfareThey don’t like the looks of these youngsters.
    By Jonathan Chait
  30. early and awful
    Large Swath of New York City Frowns Upon Atheist PoliticiansThirty percent of New York City adults say they’d be less likely to vote for an atheist politician. 
    By Dan Amira
  31. early and often
    Linda McMahon Dominates GOP Senate Primary in ConnecticutShe’s the Party’s Senate nominee for the second time in two years. 
    By Dan Amira
  32. osama bin killed
    Swift Boat–esque Campaign Says Obama Exaggerated Role in Bin Laden’s KillingAnd leaked classified information.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  33. Biden Explains ‘Chains’ Remark Was a MetaphorHe actually got the term from the GOP.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  34. unlicensed plumbers
    Joe the Plumber Doesn’t Understand Why We Don’t Just Shoot the MexicansThanks for the input, Joe.
    By Dan Amira
  35. oh congress!
    America Hates Congress a Lot, StillGallup measures an all-time low approval rating.
    By Dan Amira
  36. the national interest
    Don’t Make Paul Ryan Sad, Obama!You wouldn’t like him when he’s sad.
    By Jonathan Chait
  37. President Obama Goes There“There” is, obviously, a Seamus joke.
    By Dan Amira
  38. joetorious
    What the Hell Did Joe Biden’s ‘Chain’ Remark Mean?Our vice-president made one doozy of a speech today.
    By Dan Amira
  39. Paul Ryan: America’s First Widow’s-Peaked Vice-President?We’re pretty sure.
    By Dan Amira
  40. the national interest
    The Paul Ryan Honeymoon Is Over for RomneyCan he name a vice-vice-president to change the subject away from the Ryan plan?
    By Jonathan Chait
  41. photo op
    President Obama Is a WizardThat is one explanation for this incredible photo.
    By Dan Amira
  42. flotus
    First Lady Talks Secret Service and Kids on Leno“Where’d she go?”
    By Brett Smiley and Caroline Shin
  43. jesus christie
    Chris Christie to Deliver Keynote Speech at Republican ConventionHe won’t be VP, but he gets a consolation prize.
    By Brett Smiley
  44. cory booker
    Cory Booker Stands by Bain Comments, Remains Convinced That Obama Forgives HimHowever, he admits the “hostage video” was just “dumb.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  45. stuck in the mittle
    Romney’s Latest Campaign Stop Hosted by Convicted Cocaine SmugglerFresh-squeezed juice gets surprisingly controversial.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  46. congress
    Jesse Jackson Jr. Diagnosed With Bipolar DisorderDoctors say it may be connected to his weight loss surgery.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  47. photo op
    President Obama Examines the Corn He RuinedJohn Boehner seems to blame Obama for the drought.
    By Dan Amira
  48. early and awkward
    Watch Paul Ryan’s Delightfully Midwestern Response to Hecklers “These ladies must not be from Iowa or Wisconsin.” Ya burnt!
    By Sarah Frank
  49. the national interest
    Medicare Reform Ryan’s Least Terrible IdeaWe’re grading on a curve.
    By Jonathan Chait
  50. early and awkward
    Obama Campaign Calls Paul Ryan ‘the Worst’Granted, this was on Obama’s Tumblr.
    By Dan Amira
  51. master debaters
    The Presidential Debates Get ModeratorsLehrer, Schieffer, and Crowley win.
    By Adam K. Raymond
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