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.

After a Rough Week, Obama Goes for Catharsis in Vermont

After a Rough Week, Obama Goes for Catharsis in Vermont

The affable, jokey president was nowhere to be found on Friday, as Obama gave a combative, populist speech and slammed the GOP. More »

Video of the Day: Karl Rove's Bond Movie Attack Ad

Video of the Day: Karl Rove's Bond Movie Attack Ad

From hot-mic to spy spoof, a super PAC smacks President Obama for overheard comments to the Russian president. More »

The Silly Outrage Over Obama's Conversation With Medvedev

The Silly Outrage Over Obama's Conversation With Medvedev

With the president, what you see is what you get. Critics who've accused him of bluffing on foreign affairs often have been proven wrong. More »

Video of the Day: Mitt Romney Mocks John Kerry's Large House

Video of the Day: Mitt Romney Mocks John Kerry's Large House

Back in 2004, he thought it was funny that the wealthy Kerry would want to move into the White House. How does he feel now? More »

Picture of the Day: Eric Cantor, Musical Theater Nerd?

Picture of the Day: Eric Cantor, Musical Theater Nerd?

Before he rocked the boat in Congress, he rocked a mullet and a knowledge of obscure operetta lyrics. More »

Politicians Who've Worn Hoodies to Protest the Trayvon Martin Shooting

Politicians Who've Worn Hoodies to Protest the Trayvon Martin Shooting

Rep. Bobby Rush got kicked off the House floor today for wearing a hoodie. A look at some others who've also donned the garment. More »

A Guide for the 99%: What Is a Car Elevator and Why Does Mitt Need One?

A Guide for the 99%: What Is a Car Elevator and Why Does Mitt Need One?

The GOP front-runner is reportedly planning to install one in his house in California. Here's everything you need to know about them. More »

Picture of the Day: Mitt Romney Looking at Things

Picture of the Day: Mitt Romney Looking at Things

In a rite of passage for politicos, the Republican front-runner begins feigning interest in boring objects. More »

Santorum at the Supreme Court: The Election Meets the Health-Care Fight

Santorum at the Supreme Court: The Election Meets the Health-Care Fight

On the steps of the nation's highest court, he argued the Affordable Care Act was central to the election. Surprisingly, his rivals are doing the same. More »

Video of the Day: Santorum Cusses Out New York Times Reporter

Video of the Day: Santorum Cusses Out New York Times Reporter

The candidate says Romney is "the worst Republican in the country to put up against Barack Obama," then gets upset when he's asked about it. More »

The Obama Campaign Tries to Reclaim 'Obamacare'

The Obama Campaign Tries to Reclaim 'Obamacare'

The term started as a slur, but now that it's become the standard nickname, Democrats are trying to rebrand it for their own purposes. More »

Picture of the Day: 'Get Me Moscow and a Box of Animal Crackers, Stat!'

Picture of the Day: 'Get Me Moscow and a Box of Animal Crackers, Stat!'

White House staffers look younger and younger every year. More »

Quote of the Day: Obama: 'If I Had a Son, He'd Look Like Trayvon'

Quote of the Day: Obama: 'If I Had a Son, He'd Look Like Trayvon'

The president calls for a full investigation of the Trayvon Martin case and shows a parent's concern. More »

5 Key Questions About the Ryan Budget

5 Key Questions About the Ryan Budget

Republicans face an uphill battle in selling their plan to the public and an impossible one in trying to pass it into law. More »

Chart of the Day: From 'Mad Men' to Medicare, Measuring U.S. Health Care

Chart of the Day: From 'Mad Men' to Medicare, Measuring U.S. Health Care

The good news and the bad news -- well, mostly the bad news -- on how our medical system has changed. More »

Quote of the Day: Karl Rove's Dishonest Reporting

Quote of the Day: Karl Rove's Dishonest Reporting

The conservative strategist mutilates a Bill Clinton quote to make it mean the opposite. His readers deserve better. More »

Picture of the Day: Happy Anniversary, Ann and Mitt!

Picture of the Day: Happy Anniversary, Ann and Mitt!

The Romneys celebrate 43 years of marriage. More »

Romney's Etch A Sketch Primary Campaign

Romney's Etch A Sketch Primary Campaign

A top adviser says the GOP front-runner won't have to stick to conservative positions he adopted during the nomination race. More »

Quote of the Day: Robert De Niro and a White First Lady

Quote of the Day: Robert De Niro and a White First Lady

The lauded actor makes some a rude comment at an Obama fundraiser in New York City. More »

Video of the Day: Will the Real Mitt Romney Please Stand Up?

Video of the Day: Will the Real Mitt Romney Please Stand Up?

The GOP front-runner meets Eminem, and hilarity ensues. More »

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