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Friday, July 18, 2008

Special Report

Republicans Rediscover ANWR

Mark Hyman | 7.18.08 @ 12:08AM

A delegation of seven congressional challengers seizes on the hottest issue of Campaign '08.

topics: Sarah Palin, Environment, Law, Energy, Alaska, Oil

Political Hay

The Futile Crusades of Dem Quixote

Andrew Cline | 7.18.08 @ 12:08AM

The party of Obama and Pelosi would get windmills wrong.

topics: John McCain, Barack Obama, Economics, Environment, Iraq, Oil

Campaign Crawlers

Cheetos for Change

Larry Thornberry | 7.18.08 @ 12:08AM

The nutritionally challenged and other useful yo-yos come out to celebrate an Obama grand opening in Florida.

topics: Education, Law, NATO, Energy

The Public Policy

Old Heller

Robert VerBruggen | 7.18.08 @ 12:07AM

The D.C. City government is thumbing its nose at the Supreme Court's gun ruling. It's likely to backfire.

topics: Constitution, Law, Supreme Court

At Large

Snow in Summertime

George H. Wittman | 7.18.08 @ 12:07AM

Moscow heats up its cold war against London.

topics: Trade, Military, Russia, Energy

Another Perspective

The Making of an Icon

Lawrence Henry | 7.18.08 @ 12:07AM

The story behind the "terrorist fist bump."

topics: Barack Obama, Television, Sports

Reader Mail

Remedial History

7.18.08 @ 12:01AM

Hit the books, Barack. Shreve on the scene. Kids these days! Mike and the libertarian. Plus much more.

topics: Foreign Policy, Education, Trade, John McCain, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Economics, Business, Sports, Islam, Abortion, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, Military, Iraq, Iran, Russia, Israel, NATO, Libertarianism, Immigration, Energy, Oil, Medicare

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Campaign Crawlers

Forgetting the Forgotten War

Philip Klein | 7.17.08 @ 12:08AM

In his major foreign policy address in Washington, Barack Obama conveys a selective account of history.

topics: Foreign Policy, Trade, John McCain, Barack Obama, Military, Iraq, NATO, Africa

Streetcar Line

Who's Number Two?

Quin Hillyer | 7.17.08 @ 12:08AM

Conservatives weigh in on the best veep for McCain.

topics: John McCain, Environment, Conservatism, Energy

The Current Crisis

The Prophet Obama

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 7.17.08 @ 12:08AM

Whatever he may be prophesying, it's not amusing.

topics: John McCain, Islam, Law, Military, NATO, Conservatism

The Nation's Pulse

College Nightmare

G. Tracy Mehan, III | 7.17.08 @ 12:07AM

A parent's, that is.

topics: Education, Books, Law

The Public Policy

Risks of Reimportation

Lawrence A. Hunter | 7.17.08 @ 12:07AM

Congress will need to require a warning label that states: "This drug left the U.S. chain of custody."

topics: Economics, Business, Law

Political Hay

A Field Guide to Flip-Floppery

Patrick O'Hannigan | 7.17.08 @ 12:07AM

Consistency is foolish, according to Obama and Schwarzenegger.

topics: John McCain, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Religion, Iraq, NATO

Reader Mail

Little Big League

7.17.08 @ 12:01AM

Benchwarmer mistake. War heroes in the White House. Frosty reception. Plus more.

topics: Taxes, Education, Trade, John McCain, Barack Obama, Islam, Abortion, Law, Iran, NATO, Immigration, Energy

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Campaign Crawlers

McCain Power

Jennifer Rubin | 7.16.08 @ 12:08AM

Yes, he can solve energy problems -- and other pressing domestic concerns.

topics: Health Care, John McCain, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Iraq, Energy, Oil

Political Hay

Big League Trouble

Robert Stacy McCain | 7.16.08 @ 12:08AM

Is Obama ready for the Right's chin music?

topics: John McCain, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Environment, Books, Iraq, NATO, Immigration

Eminentoes

Big O Losing Big Mo

Lisa Fabrizio | 7.16.08 @ 12:07AM

Can Obama get his mojo back?

topics: John McCain, Barack Obama, Business, Abortion, Iraq, Oil

Special Report

Do You Know What Today Is?

Doug Bandow | 7.16.08 @ 12:07AM

Even if you do, it's going to cost you, BIG TIME, because it's Cost of Government Day.

topics: Taxes, Transportation, Trade, Health Care, Social Security, Environment, Global Warming, Alaska, Medicare

Political Hay

Obama's Left-Wing Extremism

Peter Ferrara | 7.16.08 @ 12:07AM

Who says there's not much of a record to judge him by?

topics: Taxes, Education, Trade, Health Care, John McCain, Barack Obama, Economics, Business, Sports, Abortion, Books, Law, Supreme Court, United Nations, Energy, Unions

Another Perspective

Vietnam Syndrome

Ryan L. Cole | 7.16.08 @ 12:07AM

The war that has yet to produce a commander-in-chief.

topics: Bill Clinton, Military, Iraq

Reader Mail

Border Voters

7.16.08 @ 12:01AM

McCain may have to dance alone. Also: The New Yorker's finest hour. Popcorn for Professor Bowman. Thank you, Larry Henry. Plus much more.

topics: Trade, John McCain, Business, Satire, Sports, Abortion, Environment, Books, Movies, Law, Israel, NATO, Socialism, Immigration

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Campaign Crawlers

McCain's Immigration Two-Step

W. James Antle, III | 7.15.08 @ 12:09AM

The Republican candidate performs a difficult dance for the National Council of La Raza.

topics: John McCain, Barack Obama, Business, Law, NATO, Immigration

Special Report

Progressive Cover

George Neumayr | 7.15.08 @ 12:08AM

The revealing reactions to the New Yorker's satirical blunder.

topics: Hillary Clinton, Satire, Islam

Political Hay

Obama Lies

Jeffrey Lord | 7.15.08 @ 12:08AM

Thirteen million lessons on political torpedoes from Tom Clancy's Captain Tupolev.

topics: Health Care, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Law, Supreme Court, Iraq, Russia, Israel, NATO

Among the Intellectualoids

Cynically Confused

J. Peter Freire | 7.15.08 @ 12:07AM

Barack Obama finds himself torn between Iraq and Afghanistan.

topics: Foreign Policy, John McCain, Television, Military, Iraq, Iran, NATO, Oil

TAS Live

Mametfest Destiny

Shawn Macomber | 7.15.08 @ 12:07AM

Famed playwright, writer, and movie director David Mamet sent shockwaves through the lefty literary world in March when he declared himself an admirer of America and the Constitution. How could this be?

topics: Trade, Television, Religion, Environment, Hollywood, Movies, Constitution, Law, Military, Russia, Israel, Conservatism

Movie Takes

"Wall-E"

James Bowman | 7.15.08 @ 12:02AM

A charming fable of an environmentally friendly machine that proves to be the redeemer of mankind.

topics: Environment

Reader Mail

Fun in the Sun

7.15.08 @ 12:01AM

Hope springs infernal in the Obama-McCain race. Also: Toasting Barr's waffles. The oil man and the sea. Roll the digital dice. Plus more.

topics: Taxes, John McCain, Barack Obama, Harry Reid, Business, Earmarks, Social Security, Medicaid, Sports, Abortion, Books, Movies, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, Iraq, NATO, Conservatism, Immigration, Energy, Alaska, Oil, Medicare

Monday, July 14, 2008

Political Hay

Hope Against Hope

Robert Stacy McCain | 7.14.08 @ 12:08AM

Despite GOP gloom, Obama isn't inevitable.

topics: John McCain, Hillary Clinton

Washington Prowler

Obama Berlin

The Prowler | 7.14.08 @ 12:08AM

If the Brandenburg Gate is closed to him, another equally prestigious pre-inauguration spot will be made available.

topics: Barack Obama

Campaign Crawlers

How Does Barr Do It?

Thirsty McWormwood | 7.14.08 @ 12:07AM

He's lowered the bar on flip-flopping all the way to his ankles, and no one much minds.

topics: Bill Clinton, Business, Abortion, Constitution, Law, Iraq, Immigration

The Public Policy

The Risks of Gambling Regulation

Eli Lehrer | 7.14.08 @ 12:07AM

Odds are the EU isn't bluffing when it voices disapproval of U.S. laws restricting Internet gambling.

topics: Trade, Sports, Law, European Union, NATO, Unions

At Large

God Save New Zealand From the Cannibals

Hal G.P. Colebatch | 7.14.08 @ 12:07AM

Its military is certainly no longer up to the task.

topics: Trade, Religion, Environment, Military, Iraq, Russia, Africa, Nuclear Weapons

Special Report

LOST Oil Prophets

Ben Lerner | 7.14.08 @ 12:07AM

Oil companies are deluding themselves if they think the Law of the Sea Treaty will expand their opportunities for oil drilling.

topics: Trade, Business, Environment, Global Warming, Law, Energy, Alaska, Oil

Reader Mail

Why Not the Worst?

7.14.08 @ 12:01AM

Readers to Philip Klein: Enough of this optimism regarding an Obama presidency. A special Reader Mail section.

topics: Taxes, Foreign Policy, Trade, Health Care, John McCain, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Business, Entitlements, Social Security, Religion, Islam, Abortion, Environment, Hollywood, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, Military, Iraq, Iran, Russia, Israel, Pakistan, NATO, North Korea, Socialism, Immigration, Nuclear Weapons, Energy, Oil

Reader Mail

The Dearness of Life

7.14.08 @ 12:01AM

Waiting and hoping for a live-saving transplant. Also: Gonzo at his most pitiful and appalling. McCain has no other choice. Plus more.

topics: Trade, Sarah Palin, Business, Abortion, Movies, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, Immigration, Alaska, Medicare

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