John McCain and Lindsey Graham

Bob Englehart, Cagle Cartoons, The Hartford Courant Nov 20, 2012 Dig deeper

Hanging On to Rice

Randall Enos, Cagle Cartoons Nov 17, 2012 Dig deeper

Christie on Romney’s ‘Gifts’ Comment, Biden on ‘Parks & Recreation,’ and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 17, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including an update on the "fiscal cliff" meetings between President Obama and congressional leaders, and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker doing something rational for a change. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

John McCain and Lindsey Graham

Taylor Jones, Cagle Cartoons, Politicalcartoons.com Nov 15, 2012 Dig deeper

On Another Planet

David Fitzsimmons, Cagle Cartoons, The Arizona Star Nov 3, 2012 Dig deeper

Who Lost the World?

By Ira Chernus, TomDispatch Oct 31, 2012 Who lost Libya? Indeed, who lost the entire Middle East? Those are the questions lurking behind the endless stream of headlines about “Benghazi-gate.” But the question we should really ask is: How did a tragic but isolated incident at a U.S. consulate, in a place few Americans had ever heard of, get blown up into a pivotal issue in a too-close-to-call presidential contest? Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Mourdock Won’t Back Down, Krugman Talks Romney Victory, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 25, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including new allegations about the Libya attacks and details on efforts to keep voters away from the polls on Election Day. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Romney’s ‘Binders Full of Women,’ Crowley’s Libya Fact Check, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 18, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a wrap-up of the second presidential debate, the latest election poll and a Paul Ryan photo op that's ripe for a Jon Stewart takedown. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Giving Congress the Finger

Pat Bagley, Cagle Cartoons, Salt Lake Tribune Oct 11, 2012 Dig deeper

Report: Easy Access to Sensitive U.S. Documents in Libya

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 4, 2012 Papers related to the American operation in Libya remain loosely secured more than three weeks after an attack on the U.S. Consulate left the ambassador and three other Americans dead, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The ‘Obama Phone’ Fallacy, Coulter Ripped on ‘The View,’ and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 29, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including more bad news for Mitt Romney, Claire McCaskill's response to Todd Akin's sexist remarks and further Republican charges about President Obama's religion. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama Tries to Soothe Tension Between U.S., Middle East in U.N. Speech

Staff / Truthdig Sep 26, 2012 In a speech delivered Tuesday to the United Nations General Assembly, President Obama condemned the anti-American protests in the Middle East and North Africa that led to the death of Ambassador Chris Stevens, while also attempting to "reset U.S. relations" with the region. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )