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.

Team Obama Does Not Understand How Venn Diagrams Work, Either

Team Obama Does Not Understand How Venn Diagrams Work, Either

The president's campaign tries and fails to make a snappy infographic about entitlements. More »

Picture of the Day: A Snapshot of the National Debt

Picture of the Day: A Snapshot of the National Debt

A clever gimmick allows Republicans to highlight their central indictment of Barack Obama's presidency. More »

Huckabee, Akin's Biggest Backer, Has Primetime RNC Speaking Slot

Huckabee, Akin's Biggest Backer, Has Primetime RNC Speaking Slot

The former presidential candidate throws his weight behind the embattled Senate hopeful -- potentially setting up an awkward scene at the RNC. More »

Video of the Day: 'Forcible Rape' and Paul Ryan's Akin Problem

Video of the Day: 'Forcible Rape' and Paul Ryan's Akin Problem

The Republican vice-presidential candidate gets grilled about language in a bill he co-sponsored that would have restricted abortion access to only certain kinds of rape victims. More »

Picture of the Day: How Republicans See Barack Obama

Picture of the Day: How Republicans See Barack Obama

In Columbus, Ohio, a political cartoon comes to life. More »

Video of the Day: Todd Akin's Apology Ad

Video of the Day: Todd Akin's Apology Ad

The embattled Senate candidate cuts a spot talking directly to Missouri voters in a bid to save his career. More »

Did Romney Pick Ryan for His Symbolic Value?

Did Romney Pick Ryan for His Symbolic Value?

Mitt Romney is trying to appropriate his running mate's wonky, fresh-faced image without having to own Ryan's policies. More »

Video of the Day: Mitt Romney's Poetry of Contradictions

Video of the Day: Mitt Romney's Poetry of Contradictions

Or, the all-American verse of Walt Mitt-man. More »

Civility Outbreak? Romney Camp Gently Rebuffs Obama Campaign Manager's Polite Taunt

Civility Outbreak? Romney Camp Gently Rebuffs Obama Campaign Manager's Polite Taunt

The Obama campaign offered a tax-return truce to the Romney campaign, but it wasn't exactly good faith. More »

The Obama Campaign's Forlorn Hope: Just Get Unlikely Voters to Turn Out

The Obama Campaign's Forlorn Hope: Just Get Unlikely Voters to Turn Out

There's a big chunk of the population that overwhelmingly favors the president. The only problem? They probably won't vote. More »

Video of the Day: Romney: 'I Never Paid Less Than 13%' in Taxes

Video of the Day: Romney: 'I Never Paid Less Than 13%' in Taxes

During a press conference, the Republican again rebuts Harry Reid's claim that Romney didn't pay taxes at any point in the last decade. More »

#YOHO: How Did a Large-Animal Veterinarian Knock Off a 12-Term Congressman?

#YOHO: How Did a Large-Animal Veterinarian Knock Off a 12-Term Congressman?

A four-way primary and a harsh environment for incumbents helped Ted Yoho upset Rep. Cliff Stearns in Florida. More »

Picture of the Day: Mitt Romney's Reflection

Picture of the Day: Mitt Romney's Reflection

A TelePrompTer provides an unusually beautiful moment from the campaign. More »

How David Stockman Became Democrats' Favorite Reaganite

How David Stockman Became Democrats' Favorite Reaganite

The former OMB chief's attacks on Paul Ryan have endeared him to liberals, but they really ought to read the fine print. More »

The 3 Dumbest Things Democrats Have Said in the Last Day

The 3 Dumbest Things Democrats Have Said in the Last Day

Howlers from Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz More »

Picture of the Day: Barack Obama—Politician or Conjurer?

Picture of the Day: Barack Obama—Politician or Conjurer?

Who needs solar-power companies like Solyndra when the president can grasp the sun with his bare hands? More »

Paul Ryan and the Tragedy of Conservatives and Rock 'n' Roll

Paul Ryan and the Tragedy of Conservatives and Rock 'n' Roll

The new Republican nominee for vice president loves Rage Against the Machine and the Grateful Dead. How can that be? More »

What Bobby Jindal Would Bring to the Republican VP Slot

What Bobby Jindal Would Bring to the Republican VP Slot

The Louisiana governor would be a surprise pick, but he might be just the right gamble for the risk-averse Romney campaign. More »

The Risks and Rewards of Picking Rob Portman as Running Mate

The Risks and Rewards of Picking Rob Portman as Running Mate

The Ohio senator seems to check all of Romney's boxes. But it's unclear how much of an asset he'd really be to the campaign. More »

Why a Paul Ryan VP Selection Wouldn't Add Up for Mitt Romney

Why a Paul Ryan VP Selection Wouldn't Add Up for Mitt Romney

Even if he wanted to choose the Wisconsin representative, why would Ryan want to leave his powerful post in the House? More »

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