Opinion
Good Litigator, Wrong Defendant
Vice President Dick Cheney turned in an effective, sometimes commanding performance in a debate against a skillful but misdirected John Edwards. Won't matter much by itself, though.
Opinion
The Iowa Myth and the Governor’s Race
Patrick Ballantine’s surge, Bill Cobey’s stumble, and Richard Vinroot’s lost momentum — are they proof that political spats in multi-candidate primaries are a no-no? Don’t jump to conclusions.
Opinion
No. 744: Where Do You Stand, Sen. Kerry?
Presidential aspirant John Kerry stands one way on an issue, then turns around and stands the opposite way.
Opinion
Comedy, tragedy and diversity — here at the base of the slope
Hilariously, some leftists are discovering — too late — that there was a slippery slope with bean-counting for diversity.
Opinion
The New Edwards Scenario
Another near-miss for John Edwards, in Wisconsin, has kept the idea of a competitive Democratic primary alive -- an idea welcomed by some politicos and the news media.
Opinion
Death of the New Democrats
Bill Clinton has been both credited and maligned for changing the national Democratic Party. Well, the changes didn't stick, anyway.
Opinion
How Many Americas Was That?
The John Edwards "Two Americas" spiel is catching on in the political world even though it has little relevance to the real world.
Opinion
Updating the Mini-Tuesday Primaries
Just since Tuesday night's New Hampshire returns, the Democratic presidential candidates have shifted their sights -- in ways that should clarify matters.
Opinion
The Democratic Race Goes On
John Kerry has now won both the Iowa and New Hampshire contests. Isn't that the end of the race? Not quite yet.
Opinion
High Drama, Low Energy
The remaining Democratic candidates for president debated in New Hampshire Thursday night. Much was at stake, not that you could tell.
Opinion
The Four-Way Democratic Race
The Iowa caucuses did punch three tickets for the Democrats. Now, with Clark added, we have a four-way contest.
Opinion
What Happened to Dean
A dramatic tightening of the Democratic presidential race prompts the question of why Dean didn't end up a shoo-in.
