1. mobama
    Michelle Obama: Queen of Sarcasm?“I think people are surprised when I say that I do love campaigning.”
    By Noreen Malone
  2. fun-raising
    President Obama Will Be Able to Eat Off of Sarah Jessica Parker’s BrownstoneMovers and maids prepare her brownstone for Thursday’s fund-raiser.
    By Dan Amira
  3. occupy wall street
    Occupy Wall Street Candidate for Congress Wasn’t Invited to DebateGeorge Martinez’s purposeful lack of fund-raising may stunt his campaign.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  4. stuck in the mittle
    Mitt Romney Says ‘Sport’ All the TimeAs in, “Don had a long history in sport.”
    By Dan Amira
  5. the national interest
    How Obama’s ‘Doing Fine’ Gaffe May Help HimPretty sure he didn’t plan it this way, though.
    By Jonathan Chait
  7. obama’s campaign brain
    David Axelrod on How to Overturn Citizens UnitedObama’s chief political strategist weighs in on campaign finance, gay marriage, and Mitt Romney.
    By Andre Tartar
  8. early and often
    You May Now Make Political Donations via Text MessagePer an FEC ruling on Monday.
    By Brett Smiley
  9. secretary of awesome
    Hillary Open to 2016, According to Her ShouldersHow she responded at Wellesley today.
    By Dan Amira
  10. the national interest
    Gay Marriage Does Not Mean Baby-SnatchingRoss Douthat can rest assured.
    By Jonathan Chait
  11. early and awkward
    Not Every Town Counts on Mitt Romney’s ‘Every Town Counts’ Bus TourFor example, any town in a majority of the states in the country.
    By Dan Amira
  12. politics
    John Heilemann on NOW With Alex Wagner: Whose ‘Gaffe’ Was Worse?Obama or Romney?
    By Sarah Frank
  13. the national interest
    Jeb Bush Ready for 2016Third time’s the charm, America.
    By Jonathan Chait
  14. scandals
    Commerce Secretary John Bryson Suspected of Felony Hit and Run [Updated]He was then found unconscious after a second accident.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  15. latino voters
    Obama Targets Disillusioned Hispanic Voters en EspañolObama campaign attacks in battle for Latino voters.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  16. potential comebacks
    The Strange Campaign for ‘Gabby’s Seat’Giffords joined her former aide Ron Barber over the weekend.
    By Brett Smiley
  17. national security leaks
    McCain Says Obama Ultimately ‘Responsible’ for National Security Leaks“The president may not have done it himself, but the president is certainly responsible as the commander in chief.”
    By Andre Tartar
  18. stuck in the mittle
    The Obama Team Is Sticking With the Bain Attack Strategy Super-PAC Priorities USA has released another ad featuring people laid off by Mitt Romney.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  19. the great tampa convention showdown
    Rick Santorum Ready for Ron Paul Convention ShowdownAlso, he’s open to running for vice-president.
    By Andre Tartar
  20. who said politics can’t be fun
    Joe Biden Is a Water Gun Warrior He took the water to the (kiddie) enemy today.
    By Andre Tartar
  21. extortion
    Charlie Crist Responds to Gay, Drunk Rumors“A bunch of delusional lies,” he said.
    By Andre Tartar
  22. the romneys
    One of Ann Romney’s Fancy Horses Might Become Even Fanicer Rafalca will compete in an Olympic qualifying event this weekend.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  23. national security leaks
    Eric Holder Launches National Security Leak Investigation [Updated]To be headed by the D.C. and Maryland U.S. Attorneys.
    By Andre Tartar and Caroline Bankoff
  24. the national interest
    Journalists Are Becoming Oppo Researchers and It Needs to StopObama thinks the private sector is fine, Romney can’t identify a doughnut … mmm, doughnuts…
    By Jonathan Chait
  25. fun-raising
    Which States Are Most Enthusiastic About Obama’s Reelection? — Part IIWe measured how many Obama donors there are in each state. Good news for Obama in Arizona, bad news in Virginia. 
    By Dan Amira
  26. the national interest
    Obama Steps on Message, GOP Steps on EconomyGuess which helps whom, politically?
    By Jonathan Chait
  27. party chat
    Bloomberg’s Daughter Not a Fan of Soda BanGeorgina Bloomberg isn’t a huge fan of her dad’s proposed soda ban.
    By Jamie Sharpe
  28. early and obvious
    People Have Sex With Other People in D.C. Marc Ambinder has the, uh, scoop.
    By Dan Amira
  29. follow the money
    Are the First Lady’s Fashion Choices Fueling Fund-raising?Or maybe the fashion world is just filled with liberals.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  30. politics
    Rand Paul Endorses Romney, Says Father Was First PickSorry, Dad.
    By Brett Smiley
  31. mea culpas
    Bill Clinton Is ‘Very Sorry,’ Very UninformedHe apologized on CNN today for saying things he wasn’t supposed to say.
    By Dan Amira
  32. the national interest
    Can Romney Spend Obama Dry?The first place Republicans are trying it out: Michigan.
    By Jonathan Chait
  33. blame bush
    Why President Obama Should Keep Mentioning President BushBecause people seem to forget he was president when this all started.
    By Dan Amira
  34. occupy wall street
    Meet George Martinez, Occupy’s Rapping Brooklynite Congressional Candidate“Hip-hop diplomat” George Martinez is running for real.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  35. follow the money
    Mitt Romney Raised a Lot More Money Than Barack Obama in MayBy more than $15 million.
    By Noreen Malone
  36. early and awkward
    Please Silence Your Phone, Senator GrassleyIt rang while he was speaking on the Senate floor.
    By Dan Amira
  37. how tweet it is
    Estonia’s President Wants Y’all to ChillTwitter worlds collide, again.
    By Dan Amira
  38. 42
    Bill Clinton Too Old to Filter Himself?“He’s 65 years old,” said one adviser.
    By Dan Amira
  39. politics
    McCain, White House Battle Over Security LeaksHe says they broke the law for political expediency.
    By Noreen Malone
  40. the national interest
    Romney Just Making Stuff Up NowHe has an elaborate fantasy about an imaginary Obama decision about health care. It’s kind of disturbing.
    By Jonathan Chait
  41. country music awards
    Obama, Romney Let Loose in Election-Themed CMT Awards SkitRomney delivers a decent joke.
    By Brett Smiley
  42. equal rites
    Obama Enjoys Perks of Gay Marriage Shift at Hollywood LGBT Fund-raisersObama parties with Ellen DeGeneres and Ryan Murphy from ‘Glee’.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  43. politics
    Sheldon Adelson Ready to Throw More Money Behind Republican CandidatesHe only has to figure out where to send it.
    By Brett Smiley
  44. stuck in the mittle
    On Second Thought, Jeb Bush Would’ve Liked to Be the Republican NomineeHe’s realized 2012 was “probably my time.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  45. early and awkward
    The Romney Campaign Misspelled ‘Reagan’ It’s the worst word he could possibly misspell.
    By Dan Amira
  46. early and awkward
    Mitt Romney’s Hacker Has ‘Never Felt As Bad About Something’The hacker wrote an apology letter.
    By Dan Amira
  47. Marco Rubio Is Color-blind, and Not in a ‘Not Racist’ Kind of WayDoes this matter? (No.)
    By Dan Amira
  48. tragicomedy
    Jack Abramoff Is Having Trouble Finding Someplace to GolfHe applied for a country club membership.
    By Noreen Malone
  49. the national interest
    The Great Obama-Clinton-Summers Stimulus FightNeoliberal macroeconomic cage match!
    By Jonathan Chait
  50. early and often
    Heilemann: Is Wisconsin Now a Toss-up State?After Scott Walker’s victory, it’s definitely a state where lots of money will be spent by the Romney and Obama campaigns.
    By John Heilemann
  51. It’s Time to Play ‘Bill Clinton or Mitt Romney?’Who said what?
    By Dan Amira
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