Right-Wingers Have Repented, but The Times Hasn’t

Joe Conason / Truthdig Feb 22, 2007 Even with the benefit of years of hindsight, The New York Times has failed to accept responsibility for its role in hyping the phony Whitewater accusations against the Clintons. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Let’s Get Out of the 2002 Trap

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Feb 22, 2007 Primary voters and pundits should stop browbeating Clinton over her Iraq war vote and instead take a hard look at her and the other candidates' plans for Iraq. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hillary’s Calculations Add Up to War

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Feb 21, 2007 In light of her hawkish posturing and consistent support of the war for all the wrong reasons, the best advice on Hillary's campaign comes from the candidate herself: If you're against the war, vote for someone else. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Danny Goldberg on Antiwar Artistry

Staff / Truthdig Feb 21, 2007 The former Air America CEO and music mogul discusses the significance of the Dixie Chicks' Grammy win; Al Gore's prospects for 2008; and the liberals' responsibility to "blow the wind" of change. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

Hillary Refuses to Apologize for Iraq War Vote

Staff / Truthdig Feb 18, 2007 Hillary Clinton is apparently so concerned with the specter of flip-flopping she will never apologize for her vote to authorize military action against Iraq. Speaking at a recent campaign event, the candidate herself said, "If the most important thing to any of you is choosing someone who did not cast that vote or has said his vote was a mistake, then there are others to choose from." Indeed, there are. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tying up the Netroots Nomination

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Feb 16, 2007 Barack Obama probably won't best Hillary Clinton unless he trumps her efforts on the Internet. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bill Clinton Enjoys Greatest Popularity in Years

Staff / Truthdig Feb 16, 2007 Bill Clinton's favorability rating has reached its highest level since 1998, 63 percent, closing in on the former president's all-time high. While the Clintons have shared similar numbers over the years, trends show Bill's popularity steadily outpacing that of his wife. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Time for Hillary to Admit Error — and Act

Joe Conason / Truthdig Feb 15, 2007 Sen. Clinton can best recover from her vacillation on Iraq by demanding that Bush use diplomacy with Iran. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Inside Man

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Feb 15, 2007 "If running against Washington is going to be the winning appeal in the 2008 election then Obama should be careful what he wishes for". Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mr. Fish: Hillary Prepares to Join the Conversation

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Feb 6, 2007 Dig deeper

2008 Hopefuls Find New Media a Mixed Blessing

Staff / Truthdig Feb 1, 2007 This great NY Times story highlights the ways in which White House contenders are having to contend with game-changing technologies like YouTube (Videos mentioned: Hillary's national anthem; John Edwards' primping, etc). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hillary Jokes About Bill’s Bad Behavior

Staff / Truthdig Jan 30, 2007 While speaking at a rally in Iowa, Hillary Clinton tried out a tactic she may come to rely on during the campaign -- humor. Responding to a question about the bad men of the world, Clinton made a veiled reference to her notorious marital difficulties, and sent the crowd into an uproar. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )