Video of the Day: How to Write a State of the Union Address
A behind-the-scenes look at the process of writing the president's third annual speech to a joint session of Congress is 'The West Wing' in real life. More »
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.
A behind-the-scenes look at the process of writing the president's third annual speech to a joint session of Congress is 'The West Wing' in real life. More »
Two candidates who used to be to the left of Ronald Reagan attempting to represent a party that has since moved to the Gipper's right. More »
What led to a finger-wagging exchange between the president and the Arizona governor on the tarmac in Phoenix? More »
The latest attack on Mitt Romney from a Gingrich-aligned super PAC is cartoonish. No, really. More »
The NFL star sees the stony-faced speaker on TV and hears a cry for help. More »
The following is the complete text of President Obama's State of the Union address as written. More »
As President Obama gives his third state of the union address, we're gathering the best commentary and analysis from across the web. More »
His staff says the senior senator from Massachusetts got the nasty-looking injury while playing ice-hockey. More »
A rather disconcerting view of Republican contender Newt Gingrich More »
In a powerful video message, the wounded Arizona politician thanks her supporters and bids them farewell -- for now. More »
Blogging news and events from the Palmetto State as voters handed the former speaker a big win More »
Running for office isn't just kissing babies and shaking hands. There's also the time-honored ritual of play-acting that you're blue collar. More »
The president shows off his vocal prowess with a risky rendition of Al Green -- with the soul legend listening. More »
Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney are facing questions about their past. But even the squeaky-clean Pennsylvania has some embarrassing memories. More »
The first excerpt from ABC's blockbuster interview with Newt Gingrich's second ex-wife Marianne paints the former speaker in a negative light. More »
Although the new tally puts Rick Santorum ahead of Mitt Romney by 34 votes, some results are missing and officials call it 'a split decision.' More »
Chalk graffiti links Dr. Paul and Dr. King. Would the late civil-rights icon have backed the libertarian Republican in 2012? More »
He may look like a sure bet to win the Republican nomination, but anecdotal evidence suggests voters aren't devoted to Romney yet. More »
After we spotted an odd picture of Newt and Callista Gingrich at Auschwitz, Vanity Fair made it a meme. More »
After turning over his super PAC to Jon Stewart, the late-night comedian says he'll run for president in his home state. More »
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