Michelle Obama praises husband as others take swipes at Romney
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michelle Obama made the case Tuesday for her husband's reelection by contending that he was the same person who voters embraced four years ago — and by...
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Analysis: Obama’s jobs problem a historic challenge
WASHINGTON – The latest monthly jobs report, showing unemployment rising to 8.2%, essentially cinches it: President Obama will be confronting the bleakest economic picture on Election Day of any sitting...
Analysis: Romney fails to deliver knockout blow on Super Tuesday
After contests in 22 states, Mitt Romney is still the favorite to become the Republican presidential nominee. He's got the money. He's got the machine. And increasingly, and most importantly,...
Analysis: Romney fails to deliver knockout blow on Super Tuesday
After contests in 22 states, Mitt Romney is still the favorite to become the Republican presidential nominee. He's got the money. He's got the machine. And increasingly, and most importantly,...
More Fuzzy Math: Popular Votes
by Paul West When Bill Clinton flew to Puerto Rico the other day, it highlighted what may be the most peculiar quirk of the '08 campaign: The people of Puerto...
Huckabee Surging in SC?
By Paul West Baltimore Sun COLUMBIA, S.C. -- On the eve of Saturday's Republican primary in South Carolina, there are signs that Mike Huckabee could be overtaking John McCain, who...
Iowa caucus sky watch
by Paul West DES MOINES, Iowa--No advantage is too insignificant in the tight-as-a-tick Iowa caucus contest. But there's one key factor that's beyond the control of the presidential contenders. Weather,...
Is McCain a ‘comeback kid’ at 71?
Sen. John McCain at a campaign event at Pelham High School December 19, 2007 in Pelham, New Hampshire. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images) by Paul West WASHINGTON--This strangest of Christmas...
They talk, you decide, Bill Clinton says
President Bill Clinton campaigns for his wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) by Paul West NEWTON, Iowa—They talk. You decide. That's...
A president under siege throws down the gauntlet
WASHINGTON // At a crucial moment for his leadership, President Bush has picked a fight he was trying to avoid. Last month, Bush was deemed too weak politically to risk...