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For your Snack, Rob looks at why neither leading candidate can pay for their economic promises. Voters aren't demanding the details, so the candidates aren't giving them.

Today on The Lunch, Rob and Will cover the new Obama bio (it's not flattering), McCain's response to Georgia v. Russia (he's not happy), and they debut a new Wednesday feature: The Problem with Politics!

Will returns with a look at two more political conventions that changed history: the Republicans in '64 at the Cow Palace, and the protests in '68 at the Democrats' Chicago convention.

Barack's on vacation, so this week should be all McCain, all the time. But then of course, a former democratic candidate stepped into the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Today on The Lunch, find out why the Edwards affair was the worst-kept campaign secret.

Today's auspicious episode of Political Lunch comes to you from Beijing for a look at the candidates' Olympic advertising, a return to paper ballots, a "swiftboat" prevention device, and some surprising news about the GOP convention.

Today on The Lunch, Karl Rove has a few pieces of advice for John McCain. Rob looks at the five points which could put McCain ahead of Obama by November.

Today on The Lunch, Obama bellies up to the bar at the Petroleum Reserve Lounge. Will it be enough to convince voters that his energy plan is better than McCain, or will the self-described Maverick continue to own the issue of oil?

With just 20 days until the start of the Democratic convention, Will's Tuesday Snack looks back at two political conventions that changed history, according to the latest issue of Smithsonian Magazine.

It's another week of gas prices and energy policy on the campaign trail. Will McCain's gas tax holiday offer any relief, or are you better off checking your tire pressure?

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Today's episode of Political Lunch is like live video, just better... The Friday 10 includes a celebrity accusation, McCain's Benedict Arnold, a sour public mood, and some interesting advice for GOP candidates.

States sink into the ocean and a red phone rings as Rob Millis looks at some of the best campaign ads and the sites which host them.

Could Karl Rove be the savior of the McCain campaign, or does he epitomize all that's wrong with American politics? ALSO: Why did Obama cancel that visit with wounded troops?

For snack today, Will looks at two groups that have weighed-in on the issue of a troop withdrawal timetable: VoteVets.org and VetsforFreedom.org

100 DAYS TO GO! I know, we can't believe it either! As for the news, today John McCain is trying to explain-away comments he made about Obama's Iraq plan in an interview last week.

As Obama's foreign tour comes to a close, do hearts and minds abroad translate into a boost in the polls at home? Find out in the Political Lunch Friday 10-in-3! ALSO: What's McCain doing in front of that cheese case?

Menage of mistakes and outtakes.

Rachel Maddow and Rob Millis discuss press bias toward McCain and Obama. The press is allegedly "in love" with Obama, while McCain woos them with BBQs and camaraderie. But what about that CBS edit this week?

John McCain claims the media's in love with Barack Obama. Is there any truth to that, or is McCain just grumpy that his golf-cart photo-op was upstaged by Obama's ride in the King's Benz. (No idea what we're talking about? Watch today's Lunch!)

For today's Tuesday Snack, Will takes a look at two online resources that will make you a better consumer of politics and politicians.

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Today's Lunch kicks off with an unexpected gift for Barack Obama from the Iraqi Prime Minister. Does this make Obama's trip a success, or could he still stumble as the tour continues to Europe? And why could breaking with the White House actually hurt McCain this time?

Lots of numbers in today's Political Lunch 10-in-3, including $52 million for Barack Obama, 300 foreign policy experts, 4600 signatures for Hillary, and much more!

Rob looks at why the New Yorker cover offends, and why Obama needs to stop being reactive.

What's the difference between "misspeaking" and just plain having your facts wrong? Today's Lunch takes a look at McCain's continued references to a country that hasn't existed for 16 years. But can Obama capitalize?

Will returns to Iraq for today's Snack, with a look at Obama's widely read Op-Ed outlining his plan for the future of American military commitments in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Will joins Rob at the desk once again to cover offshore oil drilling, a controversial magazine cover, a surprising Green Party candidate, new polling numbers, and much more on today's Political Lunch.

Guest host Alix Steel joins Rob to deliver the 10-in-3. Top stories today: McCain and Obama go in separate directions on Iran, and neither one shows up at work much, plus a cheesteak king talks immigration and Jesse Jackson talks nuts.

A Libertarian run for the White House means Bob Barr has reconsidered issues like marijuana, gay marriage, and the Patriot Act. How does a one-time Republican hero take on John McCain? Rob looks at why it may not be so hard.

Special guest Lindsay Campbell joins Rob behind the desk to report on the awkward positions of McCain on Medicare, Obama on abortion and the U.S. in Iraq. Plus, eight black Republicans forgive a television network.

Today Rob Millis looks at Michelle Obama and questions of pride in America. Comments from Michelle Obama dismissed during the primary have a different impact in the general election.

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