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.

Infographic of the Day: Do the Mainstream Media Have a Conservative Bias?

Infographic of the Day: Do the Mainstream Media Have a Conservative Bias?

A breakdown of coverage suggests liberals are getting the short end of the stick, but there's less to it than meets the eye. More »

Why Pawlenty Is the Goldilocks Candidate for Vice President

Why Pawlenty Is the Goldilocks Candidate for Vice President

Not too exciting and not too boring, not too conservative and not too moderate, the former Minnesota governor would be a perfect wingman for Mitt Romney. More »

What, Exactly, Does Romney Think Should Be Discussed Publicly?

What, Exactly, Does Romney Think Should Be Discussed Publicly?

From income inequality to West Bank settlements, he says it should all be discussed in private. Is that a real basis for policymaking? More »

Picture of the Day: Obama Literally Speaks Softly, Carries Big Stick

Picture of the Day: Obama Literally Speaks Softly, Carries Big Stick

Or, "I got your Chicago-style politics right here, pal." More »

Video of the Day: Gore Vidal vs. William F. Buckley in 1968

Video of the Day: Gore Vidal vs. William F. Buckley in 1968

Next time someone complains about the lack of civility in today's politics, play this clip of the two late authors nearly coming to blows. More »

Ted Cruz, the Texas Senate Primary, and the Undead Tea Party

Ted Cruz, the Texas Senate Primary, and the Undead Tea Party

His crushing victory over establishment candidate David Dewhurst shows that the movement remains a potent force. More »

Quote of the Day: Romney Says Culture, Providence Explain Israel's Success

Quote of the Day: Romney Says Culture, Providence Explain Israel's Success

Critics accuse him of racism, but the comment appears to just be an awkward commentary on economic success. More »

Mitt Romney's Favorite Gesture: Jazz Hands

Mitt Romney's Favorite Gesture: Jazz Hands

In speech after speech, the presumptive Republican nominee deploys a familiar move to accentuate his points. More »

Picture of the Day: Attempted White House Mythbusting Raises New and Troubling Questions

Picture of the Day: Attempted White House Mythbusting Raises New and Troubling Questions

The administration insists it didn't remove a bust of Winston Churchill. But what are Obama and David Cameron doing in this photo? More »

The Best of #romneyshambles

The Best of #romneyshambles

Mitt Romney's serial gaffes in London incite mockery from the vicious British press and on Twitter. More »

Picture of the Day: Romney's Bizarre 2002 Olympics Pins

Picture of the Day: Romney's Bizarre 2002 Olympics Pins

First, he saved the Salt Lake City Games. Then he commissioned souvenirs to remind everyone he'd done so. More »

Why on Earth Is Mitt Romney Raising Money Overseas?

Why on Earth Is Mitt Romney Raising Money Overseas?

Despite the political risks, both Romney and Obama see ex-pats as an untapped campaign resource ripe for the taking. More »

Polling Reality Check: Is Michigan in Play for Romney?

Polling Reality Check: Is Michigan in Play for Romney?

Barring economic catastrophe, Obama will probably win the Wolverine State, but it's smart for Romney to keep the heat up. More »

What Ever Happened to the Obama Republicans?

What Ever Happened to the Obama Republicans?

The president racked up prominent GOP backers four years ago. Surprisingly, not all of them have given up on him. More »

The Incredible, Unsinkable Michele Bachmann

The Incredible, Unsinkable Michele Bachmann

Has the Minnesota representative finally gone too far in attacking Huma Abedin? Bachmann's position remains strong -- at least for now. More »

Did Ann Romney Really Call Americans 'You People' This Morning?

Did Ann Romney Really Call Americans 'You People' This Morning?

Asked about releasing tax returns, the GOP candidate's wife says her family isn't hiding anything. More »

'You Didn't Build That': Straw Men, Manufactured Outrage, and Funny Memes

'You Didn't Build That': Straw Men, Manufactured Outrage, and Funny Memes

Reasonable adults can have a debate about the optimal tax regime for economic growth and fiscal responsibility, but this is not that debate. More »

Is the Magic Gone With Barack Obama? Ask Michelle Obama

Is the Magic Gone With Barack Obama? Ask Michelle Obama

Pressured to kiss on camera at a basketball game, the first couple resists, then finally gives in. More »

The Fraught Politics of the Medicaid Expansion in 1 Interactive Map

The Fraught Politics of the Medicaid Expansion in 1 Interactive Map

The states that have vowed to refuse federal money to cover the poor also have the highest rates of uninsured residents. More »

American Idols: Who Sang It Better—Mitt Romney or Barack Obama?

American Idols: Who Sang It Better—Mitt Romney or Barack Obama?

A brutal new ad from the president's campaign draws comparisons with the famous "Daisy" ad, but the challenger fires back with a video of his own. More »

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