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.

Mitt Romney Didn't Flip-Flop on the Auto Bailout (This Time)

Mitt Romney Didn't Flip-Flop on the Auto Bailout (This Time)

Democrats have leapt to criticize the Republican's latest statement on Detroit, but he doesn't seem to have changed his mind. More »

The Obama Rendition of 'Call Me Maybe' You've Been Waiting for Is Here

The Obama Rendition of 'Call Me Maybe' You've Been Waiting for Is Here

We've just seen this, and this is crazy. But the song is catchy, so watch this maybe? More »

Who Is Mike Leavitt, the Man Leading Mitt Romney's Transition Team?

Who Is Mike Leavitt, the Man Leading Mitt Romney's Transition Team?

The former Bush cabinet member is a close confidant, but his support for a key part of Obamacare has conservatives furious. More »

Bill Clinton and Other Democrats Aren't Really Going Rogue on Bain

Bill Clinton and Other Democrats Aren't Really Going Rogue on Bain

In fact, party standard bearers are adopting the same line of argument as President Obama. More »

Infographic of the Day: The Horrifying Gender Gap in Media Sourcing

Infographic of the Day: The Horrifying Gender Gap in Media Sourcing

Even when news stories are about issues central to women, the press overwhelming quotes men. More »

George W. Bush and Barack Obama Clown Around at Portrait Unveiling

George W. Bush and Barack Obama Clown Around at Portrait Unveiling

Jokes between two old adversaries at a White House ceremony underline the emerging similarities between the 43rd and 44th presidents. More »

Protestors Interrupt David Axelrod in Boston

Protestors Interrupt David Axelrod in Boston

When the Obama team tried to criticize Mitt Romney in his backyard, it got an earful from the Republican's supporters. More »

Picture of the Day: Mitt Romney's Birth Certificate

Picture of the Day: Mitt Romney's Birth Certificate

As surrogate Donald Trump rails against the president's citizenship, Romney releases documents proving he was born in Michigan. More »

Video of the Day: An Illinois Lawmaker's Epic Freak-Out

Video of the Day: An Illinois Lawmaker's Epic Freak-Out

Furious about pension reforms, state Rep. Mike Bost punches paper, invokes a Biblical prophet, and drops the mic. More »

Picture of the Day: Bob Dylan Receives the Medal of Freedom

Picture of the Day: Bob Dylan Receives the Medal of Freedom

America's greatest songwriter remains inscrutable as he receives the nation's highest civilian honor. More »

Video of the Day: Joe Coors Is Not a Beer

Video of the Day: Joe Coors Is Not a Beer

A Colorado congressional hopeful insists he's neither a career politician nor a refreshing alcoholic beverage. More »

Why Won't Mitt Romney Disavow Birther Donald Trump?

Why Won't Mitt Romney Disavow Birther Donald Trump?

The Obama campaign says John McCain would have repudiated the mogul. But that might be precisely why Romney won't. More »

Picture of the Day: 'This Is the F--ing Mayor, Please Hire This Woman'

Picture of the Day: 'This Is the F--ing Mayor, Please Hire This Woman'

A Chicago citizen gets an unexpected recommendation More »

The Right-Wing Ideologue's Guide to Obama's Teenage Pot Smoking

The Right-Wing Ideologue's Guide to Obama's Teenage Pot Smoking

How to spin the president's youthful indiscretions as a window into his political philosophy -- including Obamacare's individual mandate. More »

Video of the Day: The Year's Best Campaign Ad (So Far)

Video of the Day: The Year's Best Campaign Ad (So Far)

Jack Kerouac meets Dale Peterson in an epic, bizarre video. More »

Chart of the Day: Where Does Corruption Live in America?

Chart of the Day: Where Does Corruption Live in America?

Visualizing where the levels of crooks in government are highest More »

Picture of the Day: 'Touch It, Dude!'

Picture of the Day: 'Touch It, Dude!'

What a photo of the president clowning with a five-year-old tells us about race in America today More »

Video of the Day: Thank You for Smoking, From Big Tobacco

Video of the Day: Thank You for Smoking, From Big Tobacco

A tongue-in-cheek ad extolls the reasons Californians can be thankful for cigarette companies. More »

Video of the Day: James Clyburn Accuses Romney of 'Raping Companies'

Video of the Day: James Clyburn Accuses Romney of 'Raping Companies'

The South Carolina representative's unmitigated, inflammatory attack on the private-equity industry breaks ranks with Obama. More »

The Proposed Auction of Ronald Reagan's Blood Isn't Surprising

The Proposed Auction of Ronald Reagan's Blood Isn't Surprising

A consumer appetite for creepy presidential relics is hardly new -- or rare. More »

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Photos of Tornado Damage in Moore, Oklahoma

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