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Campaign 2008
October Surprise?
Nominee's ally moves to curb probe of Palin
Nominee's ally moves to curb probe...
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September 5, 2008
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CRITICAL MASS
God. Guns. Hockey. Oil.
The essence of the RNC. What was maverick about it, again?
The essence of the RNC. What...
Alex Wong / Getty Images
September 5, 2008
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PHOTO GALLERY
McCain's Moment
The GOP nominee takes center stage
The GOP nominee takes center...
Khue Bui for Newsweek
September 5, 2008
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CAMPAIGN 2008
On Palin's watch, Alaska liberalized its abortion laws.
Campaign 2008
Nominee's ally moves to curb probe of Palin
Q & A
Jerry Kellman, Barack Obama's supervisor during the candidate's days as a community organizer, talks about the attacks from the Republican Convention—and the vital role organizers play.
CRITICAL MASS
The essence of the RNC. What was maverick about it, again?
CAMPAIGN 2008
Palin's speech -- and this year's intense focus on female voters.
CAMPAIGN 2008
The tabloids have discovered the appeal of politics.
CAMPAIGN 2008
A cynic's view of Palin's family fanfare.
Campaign 2008
For at least one night, Sarah Palin showed the Republicans a star power to match Obama
CAMPAIGN 2008
The Alaska delegation proudly backs its new star
CRITICAL MASS
Deconstructing the GOP's 'country first' strategy.
CAMPAIGN 2008
Two former presidential speechwriters critique the GOP convention oratory.
RELIGION
Scripture and discretion on the program in Wasilla.
CRITICAL MASS
A closer look at the GOP's akilter convention debut.
CAMPAIGN 2008
Assessing how Gov. Palin handles the balance
CAMPAIGN 2008
Barack Obama speaks to Gulf Coast residents by TV, postponing a potential visit to the region until after Gustav passes.
'American Exceptionalism' at the Minnesota State Fair
INTERVIEW
McCain on his father's great strengths—and vulnerabilities.
POLITICS
John McCain's task: convincing a country it needs more daily drama
POLITICS
McCain has often shown a stubborn sense of decency that should appeal broadly.
CAMPAIGN 2008
Last March, NEWSWEEK's Karen Breslau spoke to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin at the magazine's Women & Leadership event in Los Angeles. Excerpts:
POLITICS
Sarah Palin, a moose-hunting, lifetime NRA member guns for D.C.
POLITICS
The head of the Miss Alaska pageant talks about GOP VP pick Sarah Palin, a former runner-up, and which politicians need pageant-style coaching.
POLITICS
The Clintons inspired my political career, but when Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination, I cried tears of joy.
BIOGRAPHY
Vital facts on her life and career.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
Obama delivered when his fellow Democrats didn't.
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY
Rebutting Sean Wilentz on Obama.
DENVER CONVENTION
Suspects discussed assassination 'because Obama is black,' documents say
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
Clinton gave the best speech she's capable of delivering. And finally, the Democrats looked like they know how to throw a party.
Are Obama and Pelosi dodging the life-and-death question?
LISTENING IN
Two former presidential speechwriters critique the convention oratory.
CONVENTION 2008
Multiple agencies on high alert for Denver convention.
Police investigate a gun and drug case. Was a plan to assassinate Obama involved?
POLITICS
He's been called hip, sexy and likened to a rock star. But the key to Obama's mystique is his earnest geekiness and sobriety.
Blogging '08
The Ruckus: NEWSWEEK's guest bloggers weigh in on the fierce primary battle. In partnership with the Media Bloggers Association.
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