On paper, Bill Bradley is a peerless presidential candidate. But in person, the former senator fumbles, stumbles, and drones. His only hope is to turn awkwardness into a political asset.

In a presidential contest so close there's no room for mistakes, Dubya made a "major league" error. It gave Gore the lead -- and may send George back to the Bush leagues.

It's election halftime. Bush and Gore took their blows in the primaries -- now it's time for game-plan adjustments. Here's what they need to hear in the locker room.

Questions about cocaine, a Bob Jones University cameo, and unseemly fund-raising are bullets bouncing off Bush's chest. Policy issues are the Kryptonite Gore should reach for.

As the election runs into overtime, the president who perfected the permanent campaign is finally keeping his own counsel.

Think Karl Rove is losing on Social Security and Schiavo? Those are mere tactical skirmishes—he’s got a grander prize in mind.

Who could argue that lowering the cost of AIDS drugs for Africa is a bad thing? No one -- but noble choices can have disastrous effects.

In Washington, you're not cool unless you've got your own security detail. We all know wealth corrupts power, but does safety corrupt, too?

Republicans like to crank up the Washington-is-the-problem rhetoric for midterm elections. Remember the Contract With America? What'll they do now that government is the solution?

The Republican right is desperate to implement what’s called the nuclear option, ending filibusters. There may be blowback.