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.

This Is Why Allen West Will Not Be Romney's Running Mate

This Is Why Allen West Will Not Be Romney's Running Mate

The outspoken Florida representative sets off a mild firestorm by saying about 80 Democratic legislators are card-carrying Marxists or socialists. More »

Video of the Day: The Obama Campaign Strolls Down Romney Memory Lane

Video of the Day: The Obama Campaign Strolls Down Romney Memory Lane

The president's reelection team seeks to box the Republican nominee in on the right before he can pivot to the center. More »

The Survivors: What Are Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul Doing?

The Survivors: What Are Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul Doing?

Santorum's out, Romney won, and the general election has started. But don't tell that to the two Romney rivals still in the race. More »

3 Ways Rick Santorum Hurt Mitt Romney's Chance at the Presidency

3 Ways Rick Santorum Hurt Mitt Romney's Chance at the Presidency

Although the former Pennsylvania senator is leaving the nomination battle, he'll continue to haunt Romney for months to come. More »

Video of the Day: Porn Stars for Rick Santorum—Really

Video of the Day: Porn Stars for Rick Santorum—Really

A group of adult actors set out to make a PSA against the Republican candidate, then end up with an unexpected conclusion (mostly SFW). More »

Chart of the Day: Obama's Epic Failure on Judicial Nominees

Chart of the Day: Obama's Epic Failure on Judicial Nominees

The White House releases an infographic on the Senate's confirmation mess. That's not a serious enough response by a mile. More »

Barack Obama Reads 'Where the Wild Things Are': The Animated GIF

Barack Obama Reads 'Where the Wild Things Are': The Animated GIF

The full range of the president's facial expressions, captured More »

Why Is There A Resurgence of Congressional Birtherism?

Why Is There A Resurgence of Congressional Birtherism?

In the last month, two representatives have questioned Obama's birth certificate. Expect more of the same until the election. More »

Picture of the Day: Bodyboarding Mitt and Other Scantily Clad Politicians

Picture of the Day: Bodyboarding Mitt and Other Scantily Clad Politicians

With the latest snapshots of a politician cavorting at the beach, it's time to ask why we're forced to see our leaders in various states of undress. More »

Video of the Day: A Borat for the Tea Party Set

Video of the Day: A Borat for the Tea Party Set

It turns out not quite everyone has given up on the dream of a Donald Trump run for the White House. More »

Picture of the Day: The White House Easter Egg Roll in 1898

Picture of the Day: The White House Easter Egg Roll in 1898

As the 134th edition of the event approaches, a look back. More »

Video of the Day: Is Mitt Romney Afraid to Discuss Mormonism?

Video of the Day: Is Mitt Romney Afraid to Discuss Mormonism?

David Gregory's view that the candidate needs to focus on faith makes little sense, philosophically or politically. More »

Video of the Day: How Romney Can Fix Past Inconsistencies

Video of the Day: How Romney Can Fix Past Inconsistencies

The Republican front-runner can solve his problems with nothing more than some basic time travel. More »

Picture of the Day: A Vulcan, and a 'Star Trek' Actress

Picture of the Day: A Vulcan, and a 'Star Trek' Actress

President Obama has a message for his fellow Americans: Live long and prosper. More »

The Dullest Show on Earth: Inside Politico's 'Inside the Circus'

The Dullest Show on Earth: Inside Politico's 'Inside the Circus'

The new Politico ebook offers the illusion of insider access, but contributes little actual perspective on the presidential campaign. More »

Picture of the Day: This Is What a Racist Looks Like

Picture of the Day: This Is What a Racist Looks Like

Right and left may accuse one another of playing the race card, but there's pure, unalloyed hate involved in the Trayvon Martin case, too. More »

Video of the Day: Sarah Palin's Vice President Advice on 'Today'

Video of the Day: Sarah Palin's Vice President Advice on 'Today'

She repeatedly blasts the "lamestream media" and says the GOP nominee's running mate needs to be willing to "go rogue." More »

How Bad Is It for Obama That Oprah Won't Campaign for Him?

How Bad Is It for Obama That Oprah Won't Campaign for Him?

If patterns from 2008 are any indication, the media mogul's absence from the stump could make the president's reelection a little bit harder. More »

Video of the Day: Echoes of Olbermann in Aaron Sorkin's 'Newsroom' Trailer

Video of the Day: Echoes of Olbermann in Aaron Sorkin's 'Newsroom' Trailer

The preview for his hotly anticipated television-news series shows uncanny similarities with the saga of the just-fired liberal anchor. More »

Quote of the Day: Romney Makes a Cameo on 'Mad Men'

Quote of the Day: Romney Makes a Cameo on 'Mad Men'

But it's not product placement for the presumptive Republican nominee. More »

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