Democratic Debate Promises Fireworks (and Who Doesn’t Like Those?)

So much is resting on this one debate that it might even be interesting without the aid of a drinking game.

The Long View: Bittergate’s Lasting Effects

One would assume that insulting a large block of swing voters is not a good thing, but perhaps they've been too busy hunting, praying, and hating immigrants to really care.

Bittergate: Pundits Doubt Obama As Never Before

Meanwhile, Clinton demonstrates her own Everywoman qualities by reminiscing about hunting behind the old barn as a child.

Clinton Staffers Walk the Line Between Pessimism and Genius

Hillary's staffers say it's a miracle that she's not losing in Pennsylvania. Is it defeatist? Or just plain crafty?

Now Obama Supporters Are Just Showing Off

His supporters are planning a display that can only be described as cocky: raising $1 million online in only one minute.

Clinton Now Slipping Even in Pennsylvania

The tone yesterday in Pennsylvania, the long-awaited next stop in the Democratic primary march, was lighthearted: For April Fools' Day, Hillary Clinton jokingly challenged Barack Obama to a winner-take-all bowling match for the nomination, then compared herself to Rocky Balboa ("I never quit," she said at an AFL-CIO event). But contrary to all that, the competition in Pennsylvania is actually getting a lot more serious.

Bob Casey's Endorsement of Barack Obama? Blame It on the Rain

Pennsylvania senator Bob Casey’s endorsement of Barack Obama was unexpected. After all, he'd previously stated he would remain neutral in the race. So why did he change his mind?

Barack Obama's Speech Fails to Unite America ... Over His Speech

Chris Smith: Are Voters Ready for Civil Rights Redux?

Barack Obama's Speech on Race in America Is Honest, Brutal

Paul Sorvino Is Full of Crap

Senators Like Mike

We'll Always Have the Poconos