JOE CURL

Only at The Washington Times: Joe Curl blogs on the Presidential Campaign.

• Obama makes Oval Office call to reporters

  By Joe Curl — Published March 8, 2009 Comments

  The president thought they were joking about socialism question.

• Two wars? Whatever! It's party time!

  By user2 — Published February 1, 2009 Comments

  Former President Bush famously gave up the game of golf -- said he couldn't been seen having fun with American boys dying overseas -- but President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are living it up big time, with the latest party night on Sunday to celebrate the Super Bowl.

• PHOENIX -- A Palin Burger?

  By Joe Curl — Published November 6, 2008 Comments

  Superstar Gov. Sarah Palin spent Wednesday poolside at the luxurious Biltmore Hotel Resort and Spa.

• Hugs, smiles at McCain-Palin event

  By Joe Curl — Published November 5, 2008 Comments

  Oddly, the mood at the "McCain-Palin Victory 2008" bash was not one of abject despair. Strangely, there were hugs, smiles, claps on the back.

• Biltmore crowd awaits McCain

  By Joe Curl — Published November 4, 2008 Comments

  The mood is still upbeat, but some small groups talk in hushed tones.

• A summons to the ballroom

  By Joe Curl — Published November 4, 2008 Comments

  The media pool gathers in anticipation of Sen. John McCain's appearance.

• Straight talk

  By Joe Curl — Published November 4, 2008 Comments

  On the final campaign flight, Sen. John McCain reflects on his two-year presidential run.

• McCain gets off to weak start

  By Joe Curl — Published November 3, 2008 Comments

  Reporters awoke on Monday after three hours of sleep to schlep out for the first of seven events of the day. But the schedule was promising.

• McCains treat media tricksters on Halloween

  By Joe Curl — Published November 1, 2008 Comments

  The Straight Talk Express airplane became Spook Central on Friday night.

• Joe the Plumber endorses John the Republican

  By Joe Curl — Published October 30, 2008 Comments

  Joe the Plumber finally said the words.

• McCain Finds Joe - the Rocker?

  By Joe Curl — Published October 30, 2008 Comments

  Sen. John McCain couldn't find Joe the Plumber Thursday, but he did find another Joe.

• Joe a No-Show in Ohio

  By Joe Curl — Published October 30, 2008 Comments

  Sen. John McCain introduced Joe the Plumber this morning, but Joe wasn't there.

• Who's to Blame for Crisis?

  By Joe Curl — Published September 26, 2008 Comments

  Still don't know who to throttle for the out-of-nowhere financial meltdown? Then watch this:

• Real issues or just a lot of air?

  By Joe Curl — Published August 4, 2008 Comments

  Front and center on the campaign trail: tire inflation.

• A veep for McCain already?

  By Joe Curl — Published July 22, 2008 Comments

  Matt Drudge threw the McCain press corps into a frenzy on Monday when he posted an item that predicted the Republican would pick his running mate this week.