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Friday, July 18, 2008

Special Report

Republicans Rediscover ANWR

Mark Hyman | 7.18.08

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

Political Hay

The Futile Crusades of Dem Quixote

Andrew Cline | 7.18.08

The party of Obama and Pelosi would get windmills wrong.

Campaign Crawlers

Cheetos for Change

Larry Thornberry | 7.18.08

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

The Public Policy

Old Heller

Robert VerBruggen | 7.18.08

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

At Large

Snow in Summertime

George H. Wittman | 7.18.08

Moscow heats up its cold war against London.

Another Perspective

The Making of an Icon

Lawrence Henry | 7.18.08

The story behind the “terrorist fist bump.”

Reader Mail

Remedial History

7.18.08

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

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Campaign Crawlers

Forgetting the Forgotten War

Philip Klein | 7.17.08

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

Streetcar Line

Who’s Number Two?

Quin Hillyer | 7.17.08

Conservatives weigh in on the best veep for McCain.

The Current Crisis

The Prophet Obama

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 7.17.08

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

The Nation’s Pulse

College Nightmare

G. Tracy Mehan, III | 7.17.08

A parent’s, that is.

The Public Policy

Risks of Reimportation

Lawrence A. Hunter | 7.17.08

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

Political Hay

A Field Guide to Flip-Floppery

Patrick O'Hannigan | 7.17.08

Consistency is foolish, according to Obama and Schwarzenegger.

Reader Mail

Little Big League

7.17.08

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

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Campaign Crawlers

McCain Power

Jennifer Rubin | 7.16.08

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

Political Hay

Big League Trouble

Robert Stacy McCain | 7.16.08

Is Obama ready for the Right’s chin music?

Eminentoes

Big O Losing Big Mo

Lisa Fabrizio | 7.16.08

Can Obama get his mojo back?

Special Report

Do You Know What Today Is?

Doug Bandow | 7.16.08

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

Political Hay

Obama’s Left-Wing Extremism

Peter Ferrara | 7.16.08

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

Another Perspective

Vietnam Syndrome

Ryan L. Cole | 7.16.08

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

Reader Mail

Border Voters

7.16.08

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

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Campaign Crawlers

McCain’s Immigration Two-Step

W. James Antle, III | 7.15.08

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

Special Report

Progressive Cover

George Neumayr | 7.15.08

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

Political Hay

Obama Lies

Jeffrey Lord | 7.15.08

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

Among the Intellectualoids

Cynically Confused

J.P. Freire | 7.15.08

Barack Obama finds himself torn between Iraq and Afghanistan.

TAS Live

Mametfest Destiny

Shawn Macomber | 7.15.08

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?

Movie Takes

“Wall-E”

James Bowman | 7.15.08

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

Reader Mail

Fun in the Sun

7.15.08

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.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Political Hay

Hope Against Hope

Robert Stacy McCain | 7.14.08

Despite GOP gloom, Obama isn’t inevitable.

Washington Prowler

Obama Berlin

The Prowler | 7.14.08

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

Campaign Crawlers

How Does Barr Do It?

Thirsty McWormwood | 7.14.08

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

The Public Policy

The Risks of Gambling Regulation

Eli Lehrer | 7.14.08

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

At Large

God Save New Zealand From the Cannibals

Hal G.P. Colebatch | 7.14.08

Its military is certainly no longer up to the task.

Special Report

LOST Oil Prophets

Ben Lerner | 7.14.08

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

Reader Mail

Why Not the Worst?

7.14.08

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

Reader Mail

The Dearness of Life

7.14.08

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

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