Clinton and Giuliani Lead the Pack in Poll

Staff / Truthdig Dec 15, 2006 A new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows Hillary Clinton and Rudolph Giuliani in the lead for their parties' nominations. John McCain, who has lost considerable support among independent voters -- possibly due to his plan to send more troops to Iraq -- polled closely behind Giuliani. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

E.J. Dionne Jr.: Obama Might Bring Hillary Into the Light

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Dec 12, 2006 A contest with him would require Sen. Clinton to shed some of her caution. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Luckovich: Obama Envy

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E.J. Dionne: Obama Wows the Religious Right

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Dec 6, 2006 Sen. Barack Obama's standing ovation at Pastor Rick Warren's church demonstrates why the Illinois senator is one of the hottest commodities in 2008 presidential politics. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Trouble With ‘Political Rock Stars’

Theodore Hamm / Truthdig Dec 5, 2006 The pundits' latest catchphrase is insulting to the traditions of both politicians and rock stars. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Susan Estrich: Taking Temperatures

Staff / Truthdig Nov 30, 2006 A new poll measures Americans' attitudes toward potential presidential candidates in terms of warmth, with Rudolph Giuliani and Barack Obama leading the pack. This could be an interesting election after all. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Swamp of Their Own

Staff / Truthdig Nov 19, 2006 Democrats in Congress are split over proposed anti-corruption legislation that would limit lobbyists' access to lawmakers. Critics say the law doesn't go far enough to address "earmarks" and campaign finance problems, and argue that an independent watchdog should be formed to enforce the rules. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bill Maher: Impeach Bush

Staff / Truthdig Oct 27, 2006 Bill Maher went on "Scarborough Country" to list his reasons for impeaching Bush Earlier: See Part 1 of his interview . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mr. Fish – Obama’s Mettle

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Obama in 2008

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Truthdig: Don’t Believe Obama’s Hype on Evangelicals

Staff / Truthdig Jun 28, 2006 The Illinois senator chastised his colleagues for leaving the evangelicals to the Republicans. Electorally, he may be correct, but no self-respecting progressive should be fooled. On the whole, evangelicals are the most regressive people in the country. Just look at the hatred and intolerance they've made central to the Republican Party. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

George Clooney Urges Action on Darfur Genocide

Staff / Truthdig Apr 28, 2006 The Academy Award-winning actor said at a press conference with Sens. Barack Obama and Sam Brownback, "What we cannot do is turn our heads and look away and hope that this will somehow disappear." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )