1. early and often
    Chris Smith on Paterson’s One New Friend and Many New EnemiesHow the paradigm of politics between New York’s power people here and in Washington has changed.
    By Chris Smith
  2. party lines
    Alan Cumming Says Barack Obama Has a Big WangAnd he has not only a theory, but also evidence!
    By Bennett Marcus
  3. intel
    Alexandra Pelosi on Ted Haggard’s ‘I’m-Super-Sorry’ Publicity TourWe talked to the filmmaker behind tonight’s HBO documentary ‘The Trials of Ted Haggard.’
    By Logan Hill
  4. early and often
    Mr. Blagojevich Goes to Springfield, Gives Weird SpeechHis biggest crime, apparently: caring too much.
    By Dan Amira
  5. early and often
    Most New Yorkers Don’t Think Paterson Did a Good Job in Tapping GillibrandThe public-opinion verdict is in.
    By Chris Rovzar
  7. early and often
    Obama’s Popularity, Kindness Fail to Sway a Single RepublicanThe stimulus bill passes the House without a single Republican vote.
    By Dan Amira
  8. early and often
    Obama Doesn’t Sweat, But Wants You ToIt’s the oldest trick in the book.
    By Chris Rovzar
  9. early and often
    The Republican Dilemma: How to Oppose the StimulusThe GOP risks alienating popular opinion, and President Obama, by voting against the stimulus bill.
    By Dan Amira
  10. early and often
    Ragin’ Rod Still AWOL From Impeachment TrialBut his words are still being heard in court.
    By Chris Rovzar
  11. early and often
    So Sarah Palin Started a Political Action Committee. What Does That Mean?She wants it to be like Hillary Clinton’s HillPAC.
    By Chris Rovzar
  12. early and often
    Peter King Calls Newsday a LiarHe didn’t say the things they said he said, he says.
    By Dan Amira
  13. early and often
    Is Obama’s Quest for Bi-partisan Support Really Worth It?The president searches for Republican support he probably doesn’t need on the stimulus package.
    By Dan Amira
  14. early and often
    Obama: Bin Laden ‘Seems Nervous’In his first formal interview as president, Obama told an Arab television station that his best weapon against terrorists was an openness to the Muslim world.
    By Chris Rovzar
  15. early and often
    Republicans Pretty Happy About Kirsten GillibrandDemocrats, somewhat less so. And what gives, upstaters?
    By Dan Amira
  16. early and awesome
    Rod Blagojevich on Today: ‘Willing to Sacrifice Myself for Principle’You know, like Dr. King, Mandela, and Ghandi.
    By Chris Rovzar
  17. ink-stained wretches
    William Kristol’s Last Column: Buying Into Hope?On his way out, the conservative columnist doesn’t quite root for Obama to fail.
    By Chris Rovzar
  18. early and often
    Caroline’s Reason: Don’t Believe Paterson’s PeopleThere really is a family issue — and it’s not the nanny, taxes, or marital discord.
    By Chris Rovzar
  19. early and often
    Blago Rails Against His Lost (Presumption of) InnocenceAll the while shredding holes in our presumption of his sanity.
    By Chris Rovzar
  20. 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
  21. Joe Bruno IndictedThe former State Senate majority leader is in for a world of hurt.
    By Jessica Coen
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. early and often
    How to Pronounce ‘Kirsten Gillibrand’Because you don’t want to sound like an idiot.
    By Dan Amira
  25. early and often
    Gillibrand Might Be a Major Pain for DemocratsBut not everyone thinks so.
    By Dan Amira
  26. 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
  27. early and often
    The Latest Theory: Caroline Pulls a GeithnerThat’s right, the old taxes-and-housekeepers thing.
    By Dan Amira
  28. 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
  29. early and often
    Kennedy Aide: It’s Personal, But Not About TeddyLet the wild speculation continue!
    By Dan Amira
  30. early and often
    Senate Panel Recommends Confirmation for GeithnerHe was approved by an 18–5 vote.
    By Chris Rovzar
  31. inaugur-nation!
    President Obama Retakes the Oath of Office, Just to Be SureOkay, now he’s DEFINITELY president.
    By Dan Amira
  32. early and often
    Why, Caroline? Why?! Pundits SpeculateUncle’s health? Saving face? Cold feet? Tell us!
    By Dan Amira
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. in other news
    Glenn Beck Cries on First Day of School WorkAnd already the blogosphere is split over what this means.
    By Chris Rovzar
  36. it just happened
    Caroline Kennedy Withdraws Senate BidBecause, you know, we were in a bidding war.
    By Chris Rovzar
  37. ink-stained wretches
    Sherman: The New York Times Parties for the Obama EconomyBut did it feel right?
    By Gabriel Sherman
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. early and awesome
    Geithner Is Apologetic, Puppy-Dog-Eyed at HearingHe knew what he needed to do and he did it.
    By Jessica Pressler
  41. early and often
    Obama Orders Halt in Guantánamo TrialsJust like he said he would!
    By Chris Rovzar
  42. 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
  43. inaugur-nation!
    Ted Kennedy Recovering WellHis seizure yesterday was due to ‘simple fatigue.’
    By Chris Rovzar
  44. inaugur-nation!
    Barack and Michelle’s First Dance: Middle-School MarvelousOkay, okay, we were wrong. Beyoncé kicked butt.
    By Chris Rovzar
  45. 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
  46. inaugur-nation!
    Were You Nervous When the Obamas Got Out of Their Car?Or is that paranoid?
    By Chris Rovzar
  47. Paterson Still Not TellingNow he’s reusing jokes to deflect questions.
    By Dan Amira
  48. inaugur-nation!
    Obama’s Inaugural Address Wins Approval, MostlyReactions pour in from around the web.
    By Dan Amira
  49. inaugur-nation!
    People Still Throwing Shoes at BushWell, kind of.
    By Jada Yuan
  50. 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
  51. 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
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