Looking Beyond Race

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Jan 29, 2008 Although racial politics apparently still has a place in the national discourse, there are times when an emphasis on unity is necessary. According to Boyarsky, Barack Obama's win in South Carolina last weekend reflects his appeal among voters across a broad demographic range and among the diverse volunteer squad rallying support for him in California. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Homer and Marge’s Shortsighted Prediction

Staff / Truthdig Jan 29, 2008 "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening can take some creative license with his characters' back stories, as in this clip, which shows Marge and Homer Simpson -- still in college as they anticipate the end of the '90s -- predicting that Bill Clinton will certainly be seen as the worst president in US history for "lying in a deposition in a civil lawsuit" Well maybe not. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Did Bill Clinton Hurt Hillary’s S.C. Showing?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2008 Former President Bill Clinton's strong words in the days leading up to the South Carolina Democratic primary may have affected Saturday's results in ways that didn't help Hillary Clinton, according to exit polls. While polling is under (well-deserved) scrutiny lately, statistics aren't needed to indicate how risky some of Bill Clinton's choices have been. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bill Clinton: Hillary Chummy With McCain

Staff / Truthdig Jan 26, 2008 Wow, Hillary Clinton's husband has been très vocal of late, running the gamut of campaign tactics with such alacrity that it almost seems he's done this before. Bill Clinton's latest message is one of unity -- specifically, between Hillary and the man who could be her Republican rival on the presidential ballot, John McCain. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Co-Presidency

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Jan 24, 2008 Dig deeper

Clinton Gets Negative About Negativity

Staff / Truthdig Jan 24, 2008 On the same day that the Clinton campaign premiered a new attack ad in South Carolina, former President Bill Clinton tried to blame the Obama campaign and the media for heating up the rhetoric. Bill has been dispatched to South Carolina to hold the line against Obama while Hillary shores up support around the country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Puts Bill Clinton on Notice

Staff / Truthdig Jan 21, 2008 Barack Obama has tried to infuse his campaign with a certain loftiness and positivity, but he has grown frustrated by what he describes as "unbelievable falsehoods" coming from Bill and Hillary Clinton. Expect to see a more aggressive candidate who has already promised to "directly confront Bill Clinton when he's making statements that are not factually accurate." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Clinton Plays the Rescuer Card

Staff / Truthdig Nov 9, 2007 Politicians almost always exploit gender. What Sen. Clinton is doing now is auditioning for the role of rescuer on a feminist frontier. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Bill Clinton Stands Up to 9/11 Conspiracy Buffs

Staff / Truthdig Oct 27, 2007 Fresh on the heels of last week's "Real Time" confrontation between Bill Maher and 9/11 conspiracy enthusiasts, former President Bill Clinton found himself in a similar situation, albeit with more effective security. Clinton showed little patience for the protesters: "An inside job? How dare you? How dare you?" Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Closing Politicians’ Bedroom Doors

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jul 13, 2007 Many will be tempted to rip into Sen. David Vitter, a social conservative who is suffering through two prostitution scandals. But wouldn't it be nice to return to a day when politicians were judged on their public performance and their private "sins" were addressed by their relatives and friends? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Arm Candy

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jun 12, 2007 Dig deeper

Hillary’s Not So Secret Weapon

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig May 17, 2007 Dig deeper