1. early and often
    Blago Rails Against His Lost (Presumption of) InnocenceAll the while shredding holes in our presumption of his sanity.
    By Chris Rovzar
  2. the greatest depression
    Stimulus Plan of Questionable Effectiveness Still on Track!Dissenters don’t think spending money on contraception will save the economy.
    By Dan Amira
  3. Joe Bruno IndictedThe former State Senate majority leader is in for a world of hurt.
    By Jessica Coen
  4. early and after
    Is It Now Open Season on Caroline Kennedy?By leaving on a mysterious note, she’s bringing weeks of scrutiny upon herself.
    By Chris Rovzar
  5. early and often
    David Paterson Spent the Blackout With Kirsten GillibrandNot really. But he had a funny story about how he almost did.
    By Chris Rovzar
  7. early and often
    How to Pronounce ‘Kirsten Gillibrand’Because you don’t want to sound like an idiot.
    By Dan Amira
  8. early and often
    Gillibrand Might Be a Major Pain for DemocratsBut not everyone thinks so.
    By Dan Amira
  9. early and often
    Kirsten Gillibrand Will Be the Next Junior Senator From New YorkLate last night, somewhere in Albany, someone caught a tiger by the toe. It hollered, and he let him go.
    By Chris Rovzar
  10. early and often
    The Latest Theory: Caroline Pulls a GeithnerThat’s right, the old taxes-and-housekeepers thing.
    By Dan Amira
  11. early and often
    Not So Fast: Ted Kennedy Insiders Already Annoyed at CarolineEven the hint that she stepped down because of his health has gotten some people peeved.
    By Chris Rovzar
  12. early and often
    Kennedy Aide: It’s Personal, But Not About TeddyLet the wild speculation continue!
    By Dan Amira
  13. early and often
    Senate Panel Recommends Confirmation for GeithnerHe was approved by an 18–5 vote.
    By Chris Rovzar
  14. inaugur-nation!
    President Obama Retakes the Oath of Office, Just to Be SureOkay, now he’s DEFINITELY president.
    By Dan Amira
  15. early and often
    Why, Caroline? Why?! Pundits SpeculateUncle’s health? Saving face? Cold feet? Tell us!
    By Dan Amira
  16. early and often
    Obama to Shut Gitmo and CIA Prisons Within the YearAlso, the CIA won’t be able to stab people in the knee anymore to get them to talk. Jack Bauer is going to be totally annoyed.
    By Chris Rovzar
  17. early and often
    Caroline Kennedy Throws Media, Paterson Into a TizzyBut after a night of confusion, it looks like she’s out for real now.
    By Chris Rovzar
  18. in other news
    Glenn Beck Cries on First Day of School WorkAnd already the blogosphere is split over what this means.
    By Chris Rovzar
  19. it just happened
    Caroline Kennedy Withdraws Senate BidBecause, you know, we were in a bidding war.
    By Chris Rovzar
  20. ink-stained wretches
    Sherman: The New York Times Parties for the Obama EconomyBut did it feel right?
    By Gabriel Sherman
  21. inaugur-nation!
    Celebrity Fit Club’s Ross Mathews Ready to ‘Assume Any Position’ for Obama’I am going to be the mayor of Palm Springs. I just want to wear kimonos and Native American jewelry.’
    By Shira Levine
  22. vice president … of laughs!
    Biden, As Is His Wont, Makes Politically Tactless JokeBut wet blanket Barack Obama didn’t seem to find it funny.
    By Dan Amira
  23. early and awesome
    Geithner Is Apologetic, Puppy-Dog-Eyed at HearingHe knew what he needed to do and he did it.
    By Jessica Pressler
  24. early and often
    Obama Orders Halt in Guantánamo TrialsJust like he said he would!
    By Chris Rovzar
  25. early and often
    Rick Warren and Joseph Lowery Yesterday: Offensive or A-Okay?Some sensitive souls found offense in both Warren and Lowery’s addresses. Others did not!
    By Dan Amira
  26. inaugur-nation!
    Ted Kennedy Recovering WellHis seizure yesterday was due to ‘simple fatigue.’
    By Chris Rovzar
  27. inaugur-nation!
    Barack and Michelle’s First Dance: Middle-School MarvelousOkay, okay, we were wrong. Beyoncé kicked butt.
    By Chris Rovzar
  28. media deathwatch
    Obama or No, the Media Keeps on EvolvingToday we have people getting new jobs, losing old ones, and just plain disappearing.
    By Mike Vilensky
  29. inaugur-nation!
    Were You Nervous When the Obamas Got Out of Their Car?Or is that paranoid?
    By Chris Rovzar
  30. Paterson Still Not TellingNow he’s reusing jokes to deflect questions.
    By Dan Amira
  31. inaugur-nation!
    Obama’s Inaugural Address Wins Approval, MostlyReactions pour in from around the web.
    By Dan Amira
  32. inaugur-nation!
    People Still Throwing Shoes at BushWell, kind of.
    By Jada Yuan
  33. inaugur-nation!
    Senator Collapses During Capitol Hill Lunch [UPDATED]We’re not sure who it is yet; at this point CNN is just rattling off the names of old or infirm senators.
    By Chris Rovzar
  34. inaugur-nation!
    Chief Justice Roberts Ruins Perfectly Nice CeremonyHey, John Roberts, you had one job to do today, and you blew it.
    By Dan Amira
  35. inaugur-nation!
    Hillary’s Walk to State Department Not So Easy-Breezy After AllSomeone’s getting in the way of a ‘unanimous consent’ vote confirming her for office.
    By Chris Rovzar
  36. inaugur-nation!
    Scenes From History: Inauguration SlideshowSome of our favorite moments from today.
  37. early and often
    The Wish List: What Pundits Hope From ObamaJust be the best president ever, Obama.
    By Dan Amira
  38. inaugur-nation!
    President and President-Elect Only People in D.C. Not Stuck in TrafficThe motorcade has arrived at the Capitol!
    By Chris Rovzar
  39. inaugur-nation!
    Who Is Trying to Steal Obama’s Thunder?Jeremiah Wright, obviously. But there are a couple of other stealth spotlight-stealers…
    By Chris Rovzar
  40. inaugur-nation!
    T-Minus-One Day to a New AmericaSomehow, this feeling of giddiness is mitigated by the fact that you are the only one of your friends who has to work today.
    By Chris Rovzar
  41. inaugur-nation!
    New Republic Will Be White House Required Reading, Says Emanuel at New Republic EventHe may be high up in Obama’s ranks, but so what? He could’ve been Baryshnikov!
    By Jada Yuan
  42. inaugur-nation!
    Heilemann: The Alterna-InaugurationWhat if he’d used his grassroots network to stage mini-inaugurals in every state of the union?
    By John Heilemann
  43. inaugur-nation!
    What You Didn’t See On-Camera at the HBO ConcertIt was the little things that made the concert special — like seeing Obama give the “You killed it!” finger point.
    By Jada Yuan
  44. inaugur-nation!
    Gays Look Forward, Try Not to Dwell on Rick WarrenIf Obama delivers on his policy promises, the pastor will be an afterthought.
    By Sean Kennedy
  45. inaugur-nation!
    Crowd Control: Movers and Shakers Have Hard Time Moving, ShakingWith millions pouring in to witness Tuesday’s big event — and the celebrations both preceding and following it — maneuvering around D.C. has become a happy challenge.
    By Jada Yuan
  46. inaugur-nation!
    Obama Gets His Confidence, Eloquence From His Father’s TribeAnd, they say, a lot of what you think of as Obama’s Chicago toughness and Ivy League eloquence is actually ancestral.
    By Peter Duffy
  47. Governor Paterson Knows Who He’s Picking, But He’s Not TellingWell, eventually he will. But not yet. Not yet.
    By Dan Amira
  48. early and often
    This Mayoral Race Could Be Interesting Yet!Gristedes chief John Catsimatidis may still run for mayor!
    By Chris Rovzar
  49. early and often
    Bush’s Final Speech Just Another DisappointmentHow does one sum up the exhilarating last eight years? So much has happened — much of it, let’s be honest, fairly terrible.
    By Dan Amira
  50. early and often
    When They Say Day One, They Mean Day OneObama staffers will be on the job before Tuesday’s parade even ends.
    By Chris Rovzar
  51. some things don’t ever change
    Bi-partisan Spirit Still Escapes Bill KristolThe ‘Times’ columnist gloats that his meeting with Obama was better than the liberals’ meeting.
    By Dan Amira
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