McCain's turn
Always the bridesmaid, finally the bride. Published August 29, 2008
Stephen Dinan
Articles by Stephen Dinan
Gore says foes 'afraid' of Obama change
Al Gore on Thursday said that as the man who lost to President Bush in 2000 he knows firsthand the problems of the last eight years, and told the Democratic convention the country must reject Republican presidential candidate John McCain. Published August 29, 2008
Convention swoons over Bill Clinton
For the third time since leaving office, former President Bill Clinton tried Wednesday to turn the reins of the Democratic Party over to a successor. This time, maybe it will stick. Published August 28, 2008
Warner positions Virginia in spotlight
Seizing his moment in the national spotlight, Senate candidate Mark Warner framed the fall election as a "race for the future" that Barack Obama and Democrats must win with new ideas and pragmatic politics. Published August 27, 2008
Hoyer hedges on McCain as 'bad president'
House Democratic Leader Steny H. Hoyer said Tuesday that Republican John McCain wouldn't necessarily be a bad president, but his problem is he has embraced President Bush's policies. Published August 27, 2008
Campaigns search for coveted crossovers
Forget soccer moms, security moms and NASCAR dads — the ultimate swing group this year may be the former party stalwarts each campaign is angling to poach from the other party, and chief among those are supporters of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. Published August 26, 2008
Pelosi: Civilization at stake in November
For those who thought this was just another election, Nancy Pelosi says to wake up: the planet is at stake in the choice between Barack Obama and John McCain. Published August 25, 2008
ANALYSIS: Biden is this year's 'Cheney'
Joseph Biden is a lot of things — a seasoned politician with an extensive legislative record, a familiar face in capitals across the world. In short, he's Barack Obama's Dick Cheney. Published August 25, 2008
Pelosi: Planet is at stake in this election
For those who thought this was just another election, Nancy Pelosi says to wake up: the planet is at stake in the choice between Barack Obama and John McCain. Published August 23, 2008
Hollywood conservatives to rally for McCain
As Democrats celebrate in Denver next week, Republican presumptive presidential nominee Sen. John McCain will be trying to fire up some star power of his own by collecting checks and support from conservatives in Hollywood. Published August 22, 2008
McCain evolves into a supply-sider
At a religious values forum this weekend, Sen. John McCain was asked about his biggest flip-flop of the past decade. He pointed to his newfound support for offshore drilling, but his biggest change might have come during the forum itself, when he completed his transformation from class warrior to supply-side tax cutter. Published August 18, 2008
Obama, McCain air moral, ethical views
LAKE FOREST, Calif. | Sen. Barack Obama Saturday said that defining when life begins is "above my pay grade," but added he would work to promote adoptions, as he and Sen. John McCain spilled their souls to an audience. Published August 17, 2008
Stevens faces toughest battle
A maverick millionaire who took on President Bush in the Dubai Ports fight of 2006 is now aiming for another top Washington politician - Ted Stevens, the senior Republican in the U.S. Senate. Published August 14, 2008
Immigration: 'Demographic divide' on the rise
New U.S. Census Bureau numbers show a stark change in immigration and birth patterns has moved up by eight years the date at which whites will no longer be the majority of the U.S. population, to 2042 - and demographers said those numbers will push immigration to the forefront of this year's political debates. Published August 14, 2008
McCain hints at pro-choice running mate
Sen. John McCain said Wednesday that he would not rule out naming a pro-choice vice-presidential nominee, saying the abortion issue amounts to "a disagreement" and that he thinks conservatives would accept former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, who is pro-choice, as a potential running mate. Published August 14, 2008
McCain learns his lessons on No. 2 picks
Sen. John McCain knows what it's like to be a potential vice-presidential nominee, having been on the list a time or two himself and having stepped on one, too. Published August 12, 2008
Businesses balk at immigration checks
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce said Monday it opposes a new screening requirement to weed illegal immigrants out of the federal contractor work force, and said President Bush acted illegally in signing an executive order mandating use of the program. Published August 12, 2008
Edwards admits to affair, denies fathering child
UPDATED -- John Edwards admitted Friday he did have an affair during his presidential campaign and repeatedly lied about it as he was seeking the White House. Published August 8, 2008
Edwards admits to affair, denies fathering child
UPDATED -- John Edwards admitted Friday he did have an affair during his presidential campaign and repeatedly lied about it as he was seeking the White House. Published August 8, 2008
Edwards admits affair with worker
UPDATED — John Edwards admitted Friday he had an affair with a woman during his presidential campaign and repeatedly lied about it as he was seeking the White House. Published August 8, 2008
