OPINION

08/27/2008

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Obama-JFK comparisons run deep

AP PHOTOS

There are compelling similarities between the career trajectories of John F. Kennedy, the young, dynamic Democrat, and Barack Obama, the young, dynamic Democrat.
Q&A Ron Kirk
Blog: Trail Blazers

08/23/2008

Biden brings engaging personality to Obama's ticket

AP

The senator unveiled as Barack Obama’s running mate has had his share of problems. But he has also displayed a growing mastery of international and legal issues, an engaging personality and a zest for political combat.
Texas Democrats praise Biden
Trail Blazers blog

08/21/2008

Carl Leubsdorf: Are political conventions still worth it?
Mostly, the Democrats next week and Republicans the week after in St. Paul will display a carefully scripted facade aimed at giving their party its best chance of winning. That raises the question of whether conventions are still worth the time, effort and money. Here's one enthusiastic vote in their favor.

08/14/2008

Carl Leubsdorf: The evolution of running mates
When Barack Obama and John McCain finally choose their running mates, voters can feel sure that these two people were carefully vetted from every possible angle and, if elected, will play a real role in the next administration.

08/07/2008

Carl Leubsdorf: Is it 1960, 1980 or 1988 again?
American presidential politics provide a prime example of the old adage that history often repeats itself.

07/31/2008

Carl Leubsdorf: McCain, Obama avoid fiscal realism
Barack Obama pledges to extend health insurance coverage. John McCain plans another round of tax cuts.

07/23/2008

Carl Leubsdorf: Obama on right side of political winds
If a picture is worth a thousand words, Barack Obama's overseas trip became a success on the very first day when he sank a three-pointer on a basketball court in Kuwait.

07/17/2008

Carl Leubsdorf: Why Pelosi is pushing Chet Edwards for VP
When House Speaker Nancy Pelosi publicly floated the name of Rep. Chet Edwards as a potential Democratic vice presidential nominee, just about everyone was surprised.

07/10/2008

Carl Leubsdorf: McCain should play it safe
Texas Republicans may have heard at least one member of their 2008 ticket at their recent convention in Houston.

07/03/2008

Carl Leubsdorf: How will Supreme Court look?
John McCain calls the future shape of the federal judiciary "one of the defining issues of this presidential election," a point underscored by the recent spate of 5-4 Supreme Court decisions.

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