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: How to Write a State of the Union Address

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 »

Neither Gingrich Nor Romney Has Much Claim on Ronald Reagan

Neither Gingrich Nor Romney Has Much Claim on Ronald Reagan

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 »

Video of the Day: Brewer's 'Cordial' Arizona Welcome for Obama

Video of the Day: Brewer's 'Cordial' Arizona Welcome for Obama

What led to a finger-wagging exchange between the president and the Arizona governor on the tarmac in Phoenix? More »

Video of the Day: Obama vs. Romney, Animated

Video of the Day: Obama vs. Romney, Animated

The latest attack on Mitt Romney from a Gingrich-aligned super PAC is cartoonish. No, really. More »

Tweet of the Day: Chad Ochocinco Is Worried About John Boehner

Tweet of the Day: Chad Ochocinco Is Worried About John Boehner

The NFL star sees the stony-faced speaker on TV and hears a cry for help. More »

State of the Union Speech: Full Text

State of the Union Speech: Full Text

The following is the complete text of President Obama's State of the Union address as written. More »

Obama's State of the Union Speech: Liveblogging the Address

Obama's State of the Union Speech: Liveblogging the Address

As President Obama gives his third state of the union address, we're gathering the best commentary and analysis from across the web. More »

Photo of the Day: John Kerry's Shiner

Photo of the Day: John Kerry's Shiner

His staff says the senior senator from Massachusetts got the nasty-looking injury while playing ice-hockey. More »

Photo of the Day: The Eyes Have It

Photo of the Day: The Eyes Have It

A rather disconcerting view of Republican contender Newt Gingrich More »

Video of the Day: Gabrielle Giffords' Goodbye

Video of the Day: Gabrielle Giffords' Goodbye

In a powerful video message, the wounded Arizona politician thanks her supporters and bids them farewell -- for now. More »

Newt Gingrich Wins the South Carolina Primary

Newt Gingrich Wins the South Carolina Primary

Blogging news and events from the Palmetto State as voters handed the former speaker a big win More »

Photos of the Day: Politicians Pretending to Work on the Trail

Photos of the Day: Politicians Pretending to Work on the Trail

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 »

Video of the Day: Obama's Amateur Night at the Apollo

Video of the Day: Obama's Amateur Night at the Apollo

The president shows off his vocal prowess with a risky rendition of Al Green -- with the soul legend listening. More »

Rick Santorum's Tragic Yearbook Photo Comes Back to Haunt Him

Rick Santorum's Tragic Yearbook Photo Comes Back to Haunt Him

Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney are facing questions about their past. But even the squeaky-clean Pennsylvania has some embarrassing memories. More »

Video of the Day: Gingrich Asked His Wife to Share Him

Video of the Day: Gingrich Asked His Wife to Share Him

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 »

The Real Winner in Iowa? No One Will Ever Know

The Real Winner in Iowa? No One Will Ever Know

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 »

Photo of the Day: Who Would MLK Back?

Photo of the Day: Who Would MLK Back?

Chalk graffiti links Dr. Paul and Dr. King. Would the late civil-rights icon have backed the libertarian Republican in 2012? More »

Photo of the Day: The Mitt Romney Enthusiasm Gap

Photo of the Day: The Mitt Romney Enthusiasm Gap

He may look like a sure bet to win the Republican nomination, but anecdotal evidence suggests voters aren't devoted to Romney yet. More »

Photos of the Day: The Gingriches Around the World

Photos of the Day: The Gingriches Around the World

After we spotted an odd picture of Newt and Callista Gingrich at Auschwitz, Vanity Fair made it a meme. More »

Video of the Day: Stephen Colbert Is In It to Win It (or Something)

Video of the Day: Stephen Colbert Is In It to Win It (or Something)

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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