Obama's Two Weeks of Scandalmania, in Photos

Associated Press

Three big scandals. Two Marine umbrellas. And a non-salute en route to Memorial Day. Plus more visual evidence from 12 days of scandal town.

By Heather Horn

Feb 10, 2010

East Coast Blizzards: Proof of Climate Change?

Probably, but climate change legislation may still be snowed out

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By Heather Horn

Feb 10, 2010

Gov. Paterson Blasts Times, Pundits Echo Frustration

Either deliver the story or squash the scandal-mongering

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 10, 2010

Op-ed Spotlight: Ex-Virginia Governor Urges Obama to Start Firing

Tim Kaine, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, is tops on his list

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By Max Fisher

Feb 10, 2010

5 Reasons Bipartisanship Won't Work

This might be the only consensus in Washington

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By Heather Horn

Feb 10, 2010

Surprise Obama Press Conference Gives Clue on Health Care Reform

Did Obama work a secret message into the policy talk?

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By Max Fisher

Feb 10, 2010

The Volatile Politics of Terrorism

Republicans bring it back to the center

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By John Hudson

Feb 9, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Gov. Paterson Rejects Resignation Rumors

Slanderous rumors or no, he's not backing down

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 9, 2010

Who Misses Bush?

Well, a billboard in Minnesota does

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By Heather Horn

Feb 9, 2010

Gossipmongers Fill in the Blanks on Rumored Paterson Scandal

Will the New York Times just give up the story already?

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By Max Fisher

Feb 9, 2010

Are Liberals More Condescending?

Liberals counter: conservatives are dumb

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 9, 2010

Morning Vid: Stephen Colbert Teaches Sarah Palin Satire

And gets to call her a "retard" in the process

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By Max Fisher

Feb 9, 2010

What If GOP Boycotts Health Care Summit?

It sure won't shake the "obstructionist" image

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 8, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Rahm Emanuel Is Sorry

And angry. Actually, more angry.

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By Max Fisher

Feb 8, 2010

Has National Security Become Too Political?

Counterterrorism chief John Brennan breaks precedent to tackle Republicans

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 8, 2010

The Political Fallout of John Murtha's Death

Beltway pundits waste no time making predictions

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By Jared Keller

Feb 8, 2010

Lightning Rod

Palin's Palm-Gate

Forgoing a teleprompter, Sarah Plain settles for the comfort of her own hand

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 8, 2010

Transcript Breakdown: Sarah Palin Backs Limbaugh's Use of Word 'Retards'

She also jokes that Fox should fire her

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By Max Fisher

Feb 8, 2010

Tea Party's True Character Revealed at Convention

It's about much more than just Sarah Palin

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By The Editors

Feb 8, 2010

Opinion of the Day: Paul Krugman on America's Polish-Style Collapse

Legislative paralysis has killed countries before

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By Max Fisher

Feb 8, 2010

By John Hudson

Feb 7, 2010

4 Signs that Sarah Palin Is Running for President

Following a Fox News interview and her Tea Party speech, pundits say she's gunning for the White House

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 6, 2010

Exasperated Right Rejects Birther Speech at Tea Party Convention

"Where's the Birth Certificate?" asks Joseph Farah

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By Max Fisher

Feb 5, 2010

Has GOP Obstructionism Gone Too Far?

A Republican Senator has put an unprecedented hold on 70 executive appointees

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By Max Fisher

Feb 5, 2010

Op-Ed Spotlight: Lawrence Lessig on Reforming 'the Fundraising Congress'

The anti-copyright activist wants to amend the Constitution

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By Heather Horn

Feb 5, 2010

How Scott Brown Has Already Changed Washington

We're not just talking about health care

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By Max Fisher

Feb 4, 2010

U.S. Policy for Assassination of Americans Sparks Outrage

The White House continues a policy of killing alleged American terrorists without due process

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By Jared Keller

Feb 4, 2010

Lightning Rod

Reid's Black History Month Op-ed

Harry Reid's Black History Month column met with skepticism, incredulity.

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 4, 2010

Skeptics Sniff at Daily Kos Poll

Do 39 percent of Republicans really think Obama should be impeached?

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By Heather Horn

Feb 4, 2010

Tea Party Convention Opens in Nashville

The beginning of something big, or a bust?

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By Max Fisher

Feb 4, 2010

Is This the Worst Campaign Ad Ever Made?

Sheeps, wolves, "FCINOs," and men dresses as wolves pretending to be sheep

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By Heather Horn

Feb 3, 2010

Bestselling Novelist Terry Pratchett Asks for 'Assisted Death'

The British fantasy author adds a personal appeal to the "assisted suicide" debate

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By Alex Eichler

Feb 3, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: O'Keefe Defends 'New Age Journalism' to Hannity

The guerrilla reporter waxes philosophical about dressing up as a phone repairman

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By Max Fisher

Feb 3, 2010

Fight for Obama's Senate Seat Gets Ugly Fast

Democrat Alexi Giannoulias comes under attack within moments of winning the primary

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By Jared Keller

Feb 3, 2010

Breaking Ranks

Murray Hill, Inc. for Congress

In the wake of the SCOTUS ruling, a liberal firm takes action

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By Heather Horn

Feb 3, 2010

Pros and Cons of a Presidential 'Question Time'

Bloggers of all stripes pound the table for more unscripted debates

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