Obama Takes His Campaign 2016 Act to the United Nations With Anti-Trump Talk (Video)

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 21, 2016 For the presidential candidates of this election cycle, as well as for their surrogates and supporters, all the world's a campaign stage. Dig deeper ( 24 Min. Read )

It’s Official. Finally.

Staff / Truthdig Nov 10, 2006 George Allen, the man who some say could've been president, has finally conceded to challenger Jim Webb, at long last putting an end to speculation and granting the Democrats total control of both houses of Congress. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Webb Wins and Dems Take Control of Congress, Two News Agencies Report

Staff / Truthdig Nov 9, 2006 The Associated Press and MSNBC have both called the Va Senate race for Jim Webb, which would give Democrats control of the House and Senate for the first time since 1994 A source in the George Allen camp said the senator was "disinclined" to ask for a formal recount, but would probably not concede any earlier than Thursday . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Get Ready for Ragin’ Recount 2006!

Staff / Truthdig Nov 9, 2006 If James Webb prevails in the Senate race recount in Virginia, Dems will control both houses of Congress If Allen wins, the GOP retains the reins in the Senate So prepare yourself for a recount battle second in ferocity only to the 2000 Bush-Gore saga -- one replete with legal maneuvering, public posturing and, of course, dirty tricks Update: We may be wrong about the above (mea culpa after the jump). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Weekly Video Roundup

Staff / Truthdig Nov 4, 2006 This week, our assemblage of Truthdig favorites includes a finger-wagging hypocritical evangelist; Andrew Sullivan flatly stating that Bush has come unhinged; and goons of Va. Sen. George Allen attacking a blogger. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Assaulted Blogger Is Pressing Charges Against Allen

Staff / Truthdig Nov 2, 2006 The man whom staffers of Va. Sen. George Allen attacked on Tuesday for asking the senator combative questions is fighting back. Watch the attack Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Allen’s Staffers Physically Attack Blogger

Staff / Truthdig Nov 1, 2006 Presumed staffers of Va. Sen. George Allen assaulted Calling All Wingnuts blogger Mike Stark after he yelled some arguably offensive questions at Allen. Read about it, or Watch it Earlier: George "Macaca" Allen really doesn't like his opposition. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

I Love Black People!

Staff / Truthdig Aug 29, 2006 In an apparent attempt to control the fallout of his ostensibly racist "macaca" remark, Virginia Sen George Allen has updated his website with a picture of him embracing a woman with dark skin But the damage has been done He's losing in the polls to his rival for the Senate (and Allen was until recently being touted as presidential material) (h/t: HuffPo) Ana Marie Cox says historians will study this episode as an example of how NOT to do damage control. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Macaca-thon!

Staff / Truthdig Aug 26, 2006 Can't get enough backstory on Va. Sen. George Allen's racist remark? Neither can the Washington Post, which posted this 1,300-word profile on the object of Allen's remark, 20-year-old U. Va student S.R. Sidarth. Allen's lead over his rival for the Senate has evaporated in the wake of his comment. (Go, blog power!) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sen. Allen Apologizes for ‘Macaca’ Remark

Staff / Truthdig Aug 24, 2006 The Virginia senator tracked down the university student whom he maligned with the racist remark and apologized, but the damage is already done. In stepping into this steaming pile of macaca, Allen may have just kissed any 2008 presidential hopes goodbye. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sen. Allen’s New Explanation for ‘Macaca’

Staff / Truthdig Aug 17, 2006 Apparently, the Virginia senator was intending to call a rival campaign volunteer a sh--head when he called him "macaca." How's that work out? Read the explanation at The Hotline. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

GOP Senator’s Ethnic Slur Provokes Outrage, Apology

Staff / Truthdig Aug 16, 2006 Virginia Sen (and presidential hopeful) George Allen referred to a young volunteer of Indian descent as "macaque," which is tantamount to "monkey" or the "N word" among African immigrants (Much more after the jump but for quick hits: story / video / word origins). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )