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.

Today's Most Awesome Tumblr: 'Arrested Development' Meets Mitt Romney

Today's Most Awesome Tumblr: 'Arrested Development' Meets Mitt Romney

The juxtaposition of Lucille Bluth and the presidential candidate points to strange parallels between the cult TV show and real life. More »

Picture of the Day: Barack Obama Chills With Jay and Bey

Picture of the Day: Barack Obama Chills With Jay and Bey

The entertainment world's foremost power couple hosts the nation's most powerful man. More »

Why Romney's 47% Gaffe Might Not Matter—in 1 Chart

Why Romney's 47% Gaffe Might Not Matter—in 1 Chart

Because gaffes never matter -- until, of course, they do. More »

Where Are the 47% of Americans Who Pay No Income Taxes?

Where Are the 47% of Americans Who Pay No Income Taxes?

Mitt Romney says citizens who don't pay income tax will never vote for him. But eight of the top 10 states with the highest number of nonpayers are red states. More »

Video of the Day: MC Hammer + BH Obama = 'U Didn't Build That'

Video of the Day: MC Hammer + BH Obama = 'U Didn't Build That'

A mashup recaps the controversy over the president's remark -- with a sampled Rick James bass line to boot. More »

Tiny Explainer: The Budget Sequester

Tiny Explainer: The Budget Sequester

Unless Congress reaches a deal before January, the budget is slated to be cut with a blunt axe. Here's how the cuts will work. More »

Jennifer Granholm's Very Dated 1978 Appearance on 'The Dating Game'

Jennifer Granholm's Very Dated 1978 Appearance on 'The Dating Game'

The former Michigan governor sported a fluffy shirt and a fluffier hairdo as she was courted by three eligible bachelors. More »

Election 2012: Red States vs. BREW States

Election 2012: Red States vs. BREW States

Places with a high density of beer-makers are also more likely to vote Democratic. Do they hold the key to Obama's reelection hopes? More »

Picture of the Day: Chicago Teachers Union Strikes Go Beyond the Pale

Picture of the Day: Chicago Teachers Union Strikes Go Beyond the Pale

Labor disputes are always contentious, but tying one's adversaries to Nickelback is never an acceptable tactic. More »

Bear Hugs and Biker Chicks: Good Times With Barack and Joe

Bear Hugs and Biker Chicks: Good Times With Barack and Joe

Obama gets a boost from a Republican and the vice president gets friendly with a leather-clad woman. More »

Video of the Day: Gabrielle Giffords Recites the Pledge of Allegiance at the DNC

Video of the Day: Gabrielle Giffords Recites the Pledge of Allegiance at the DNC

The former congresswoman was a surprise guest in Charlotte, offering her party an emotional moment. More »

West Virginia Delegates Say Coal Trumps Race

West Virginia Delegates Say Coal Trumps Race

At the Democratic National Convention, the Mountain State's delegates vow to fight on for him anyway. More »

What's the Secret to the Youth Enthusiasm Gap?

What's the Secret to the Youth Enthusiasm Gap?

Obama backer Kal Penn insists there's no deficit of excitement from 2008 -- but the data says otherwise. Why aren't young voters more fired up? More »

Meet Julián Castro's Biggest Fans: The Texas Delegates

Meet Julián Castro's Biggest Fans: The Texas Delegates

He has yet to win over Americans, but residents of San Antonio say their young mayor is the real deal. More »

Chart of the Day: Are You Better Off Than You Were 4 Years Ago?

Chart of the Day: Are You Better Off Than You Were 4 Years Ago?

Democrats face a difficult challenge in responding to the question, a well-worn but still devastating attack for any incumbent. More »

Charlotte Swag: 'Once You Vote Black You Never Go Back' and More

Charlotte Swag: 'Once You Vote Black You Never Go Back' and More

The best of the official and unofficial campaign gear on display for the Democratic convention More »

Who Is Julián Castro, the Democratic Convention Keynote Speaker?

Who Is Julián Castro, the Democratic Convention Keynote Speaker?

The San Antonio mayor, a rising star in his party, has been touted as the next Barack Obama. More »

Unions Prepare for a Bittersweet Labor Day in Charlotte and Nationwide

Unions Prepare for a Bittersweet Labor Day in Charlotte and Nationwide

The movement is still fuming that the Democratic National Convention is in a right-to-work state. It's just one piece of a tough year for labor. More »

Fake Photo, Faux-Irony: 'We Built It' Sign Not Under Debt Sign at RNC

Fake Photo, Faux-Irony: 'We Built It' Sign Not Under Debt Sign at RNC

A photo circulating online, allegedly from the RNC, turns out to be a fake. More »

Obama's Reddit AMA: The Full Questions and Answers

Obama's Reddit AMA: The Full Questions and Answers

The president answered questions on the popular social media site Wednesday afternoon. Here's what he had to say. More »

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