David A. Graham

David Graham is an associate editor at The Atlantic, where he oversees the Politics Channel. He previously reported for Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, and The National.

The Scariest Chart for the Romney Campaign on Bain Attacks

The Scariest Chart for the Romney Campaign on Bain Attacks

Searches for the firm on Google are shooting up -- especially in crucial swing states. More »

Some Good Samaritan Is Trying to Help Mitt Romney Get a Job on LinkedIn

Some Good Samaritan Is Trying to Help Mitt Romney Get a Job on LinkedIn

A prankster creates a fake, unflattering profile for the candidate on the professional social-networking site. More »

What Is Going On With Jesse Jackson Jr.? A Primer

What Is Going On With Jesse Jackson Jr.? A Primer

The Illinois Democratic representative is reportedly undergoing inpatient treatment for an ailment of some kind. More »

Sorry, Voters: Neither Obama nor Romney Will Deliver Jobs Quickly

Sorry, Voters: Neither Obama nor Romney Will Deliver Jobs Quickly

The president has a plan for job creation he can't pass. Romney has a plan for economic growth, but it probably won't juice employment fast. More »

In Defense of Lindsey Graham—and (Legal) Tax Evasion

In Defense of Lindsey Graham—and (Legal) Tax Evasion

The Republican senator says Mitt Romney is welcome to avoid paying taxes as long as it's legal. He's entirely correct. More »

Video of the Day: Nancy Pelosi Boogies Down at Barney Frank's Wedding

Video of the Day: Nancy Pelosi Boogies Down at Barney Frank's Wedding

The House Democratic leader partied late into the night at the first Congressional gay wedding. More »

Picture of the Day: Mitt Romney Swims With His Shirt On

Picture of the Day: Mitt Romney Swims With His Shirt On

The Republican presidential contender shows he's more modest than the man he hopes to replace. More »

Dear Romney Campaign, This Is How You Make a Venn Diagram

Dear Romney Campaign, This Is How You Make a Venn Diagram

The Internet offers some helpful infographic hints -- but with an edge. More »

Michael Bloomberg Concludes Horrible Speech: 'Who Wrote This Shit?'

Michael Bloomberg Concludes Horrible Speech: 'Who Wrote This Shit?'

The New York mayor isn't a fan of pun-laden prepared remarks. More »

Andy Griffith, Political Icon?

Andy Griffith, Political Icon?

Yes, the actor was a liberal, but no, the morality of Mayberry wasn't Democratic or Republican. What it was, was American. More »

Video of the Day: Top Romney Aide Says Mandate Is Not a Tax

Video of the Day: Top Romney Aide Says Mandate Is Not a Tax

Eric Fehrnstrom's statement that individual mandates are penalties, not taxes, undercuts a key Republican talking point since the Obamacare ruling. More »

4 Charts That Show Obama's Failure to Sell Health-Care Reform to the Public

4 Charts That Show Obama's Failure to Sell Health-Care Reform to the Public

A poll from The Atlantic and the Aspen Institute shows Americans are responsive to the ACA's reforms. So why don't they back the law? More »

The Real Media Failure on Obamacare (and No, It's Not CNN or Fox)

The Real Media Failure on Obamacare (and No, It's Not CNN or Fox)

Why are newspapers only informing their readers about how the health-care law affects them now, two years after it was passed? More »

What the Eric Holder Contempt Vote Means: Not Much

What the Eric Holder Contempt Vote Means: Not Much

The vote won't break the stalemate over Operation Fast and Furious, but it's a good cudgel for Republicans. More »

How Do Top Supreme Court Watchers Prepare for the Big Day?

How Do Top Supreme Court Watchers Prepare for the Big Day?

For legal journalists, the health-care ruling is the Super Bowl, World Series, and Olympics all rolled into one. Here's how they get ready. More »

Constitutional Originalism: Now for Liberals Too

Constitutional Originalism: Now for Liberals Too

In seeking precedents for the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate, the left agrees to debate on Antonin Scalia's territory. More »

The Last Remaining Third Rail in U.S. Politics: The Boston Red Sox

The Last Remaining Third Rail in U.S. Politics: The Boston Red Sox

President Obama got booed on Monday after making a joke about a trade. He should have known better. More »

How Outsourcing Backlash Could Swing the Election in Key States

How Outsourcing Backlash Could Swing the Election in Key States

A study shows that although attacks on the practice are having a small impact overall, they could matter enough in heavily-hit areas to change the election's outcome. More »

The Supreme Court's Arizona Decision Makes Romney's Life More Difficult

The Supreme Court's Arizona Decision Makes Romney's Life More Difficult

Though he's been reluctant to take a stand, the Republican may be better off alienating some voters than letting the issue fester. More »

Surprise! Voters Don't Know or Care About 'Gaffes' the Media Love

Surprise! Voters Don't Know or Care About 'Gaffes' the Media Love

A new poll shows most Americans have never heard of Obama's "doing fine" comment, despite an avalanche of coverage and ads. More »

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