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.

Video of the Day: The Dangers of Coming Out in Utah ... As a Democrat

Video of the Day: The Dangers of Coming Out in Utah ... As a Democrat

Admitting your party is highly stigmatized is unorthdoox, but desperate times call for desperate measures. More »

Eric Holder, Contempt of Congress, and Fast and Furious: What You Need to Know

Eric Holder, Contempt of Congress, and Fast and Furious: What You Need to Know

The scandal that started it, how executive privilege works, and what might come next in the House investigation More »

Who Is Former Commerce Secretary John Bryson?

Who Is Former Commerce Secretary John Bryson?

The Cabinet official has stepped down, just two weeks after a bizarre accdeint in Los Angeles. More »

Quote of the Day: Harry Reid Calls Out a 'Clown Question, Bro'

Quote of the Day: Harry Reid Calls Out a 'Clown Question, Bro'

The Senate majority leader uses a memorable phrase coined by Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper. More »

Jesse Ventura on How Democrats and Republicans Are Like Crips and Bloods

Jesse Ventura on How Democrats and Republicans Are Like Crips and Bloods

The former Minnesota governor and pro wrestler offers firebreathing liberal populism in his latest book. More »

Picture of the Day: Michigan GOP Gets Spammed Over Vagina Comment Ban

Picture of the Day: Michigan GOP Gets Spammed Over Vagina Comment Ban

After a legislator was silenced for mentioning anatomy during an abortion debate, vigilantes took on the party's Facebook page. More »

Video of the Day: Daily Caller Reporter Interrupts Obama Press Conference

Video of the Day: Daily Caller Reporter Interrupts Obama Press Conference

In a serious breach of etiquette, Neil Munro heckled the president and was immediately condemned. More »

Musician Joe Walsh Endorses Tammy Duckworth Against Rep. Joe Walsh

Musician Joe Walsh Endorses Tammy Duckworth Against Rep. Joe Walsh

What song lyric should the guitar hero dedicate to the Tea Party hero at a benefit for his opponent? More »

Picture of the Day: Sibling Rivalry in the Romney Household

Picture of the Day: Sibling Rivalry in the Romney Household

Even as a babe in arms, Mitt Romney provoked strong feelings -- including among his own brothers and sisters. More »

Picture of the Day: Betty White Pets Bo at the White House

Picture of the Day: Betty White Pets Bo at the White House

Two of the nation's sweethearts meet for a major summit in Washington. More »

Here Is the Annual Photo of Joe Biden Threatening Kids With a Water Gun

Here Is the Annual Photo of Joe Biden Threatening Kids With a Water Gun

The Secret Service can't keep the vice president from a brutal dousing at the hands of Super Soaker-equipped youngsters. More »

Who Is Commerce Secretary John Bryson?

Who Is Commerce Secretary John Bryson?

The Cabinet member is under investigation after a hit-and-run accident that may have been related to a seizure. More »

The Surprising Things Americans Believe About Health-Care Reform

The Surprising Things Americans Believe About Health-Care Reform

They still trust Obama more than Romney to handle it, they still want universal insurance coverage, and many of them feel the law didn't go far enough. More »

Obama Says the Private Sector is 'Doing Fine'—Is He Right?

Obama Says the Private Sector is 'Doing Fine'—Is He Right?

You can expect to hear the president's remark widely mocked, but he's mostly correct. More »

One of the GOP 'Young Guns' is 70 Years Old

One of the GOP 'Young Guns' is 70 Years Old

Joe Coors, a Colorado candidate, isn't the only member of a new crop who's eligible for Social Security. More »

Picture of the Day: Joe Biden Dances the Horah

Picture of the Day: Joe Biden Dances the Horah

The vice president shows off his skills at his daughter's wedding. More »

Intercepted! Mitt Romney Harshes His California Neighbors' Mellow

Intercepted! Mitt Romney Harshes His California Neighbors' Mellow

It's strange that the Republican candidate goes out of his way to mess with dope smokers. But at least he's consistent -- unlike Obama. More »

Where and When Do Candidates Raise Money? An Awesome Visualization

Where and When Do Candidates Raise Money? An Awesome Visualization

Romney and Obama aren't just in a different league than other candidates when it comes to fundraising. They're effectively in a different, smaller, wealthier country. More »

Video of the Day: Adding Injury to Insult, Supporter Slaps Tom Barrett

Video of the Day: Adding Injury to Insult, Supporter Slaps Tom Barrett

Angry that her candidate conceded to Scott Walker, a voter gets violent, then offers the Milwaukee mayor a hug. More »

Is This the First Fake Twitter Feed in the History of Presidential Campaigns?

Is This the First Fake Twitter Feed in the History of Presidential Campaigns?

After Obama surrogate Bill Clinton praised Mitt Romney's business record, the Romney campaign creates an outlet for his words. More »

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