Last night Sarah Palin exceeded expectations, according to today's pundits. But is that really a compliment? It all depends on how low the bar's been set. ALSO: What do the candidates say about today's job market woes?
The biggest event of the season takes place tonight, and Rob Millis tells you the best way to catch all the action when Joe Biden and Sarah Palin take the stage.
Today it's Bailout Bill v2.0: where do Obama and McCain stand on the new proposal, and who stands to benefit if the bill passes? ALSO: What do Palin's former debate opponents have to say about her prospects versus Biden?
Today's PL Snack takes a look at the bailout bill failure blame game. Who's fault was it, and is anyone (on "Main Street") really that broken up about it? ALSO: Have you heard about this "Great Schlep"?
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Today's Lunch takes a look at Friday's debate between Johnny M. and Barry O. The pundits say it was a snooze, but what did the voters think? Also, can Sarah P's prep fix her game in time to face Joey B?
Have no fear, political junkies, it appears tonight's debate is back on as planned. Today Rob and Will take a look at 48 hours of John McCain. ALSO: Are Kissinger and Palin on the same page?
Today's Thursday Snack takes a look at John McCain's "suspended" campaign, and his call to postpone tomorrow's debate. Could Obama really be taking the stage alone?
Everybody takes a hit today as Rob covers the latest lobbyist connection to McCain, Obama and Biden get bit by their own attack dog, and we offer to buy you a beer.
For your Snack, Rob introduces the highly effective 150 Strategy and looks at its impact on the campaign trail, from John McCain all the way back to John Adams.
Obama and McCain focus on the financial bailout plan as Wall Street's economic crisis continues. Plus, when you have seven homes, perhaps you need 13 cars, but how many need to be foreign?[correction: Chris Cox is the SEC chairman]
On this week's Mustardseed Video Podcast, Bob shows you how to deal with images in your CCK content types. There's always a million ways to skin a cat in Drupal, but this method has been consistant and maintained nicely over time. He couples Imagefield with Imagecache to get some simple image handling in as a CCK field.
Today's Friday 10-in-3 (which, by the way, really is IN 3 MINUTES!!), covers McCain's new economic offense (and why the voters may not care), the GOP brand resurgence (and what the Dems are doing about it), and the final word on the Bridge to Nowhere.
Today on the Lunch we peak at Sarah Palin's personal email account and why it matters that she uses it for state business. Plus, a look at McCain's invention and Rob goes after the editors of top publications and web sites for distorting the facts.
Today on The Lunch: IT'S THE ECONOMY STUPID! Can Obama win on an issue that's usually solid gold for the democrats, or will McCain convince voters that Barack can't be trusted? Also, is Sarah Palin qualified to run a major corporation? Not according to one McCain surrogate...
Today's Tuesday Snack takes a look at the latest ad from Barack Obama, in which he pushes back against John McCain's campaign trail accusations. Also, a flashback to negative campaigns of the past, and a word from Will's grandmother.
Your Monday Lunch kicks off with a review of the candidates' reaction to the news that two more major financial institutions have collapsed. Also, what did they have to say about Hurricane Ike (surprisingly little), and what did the Times find out about Sarah Palin? (Make sure to watch until the end for a clip of Tina Fey as Sarah Palin on SNL!)
So just what is the Bush doctrine, anyways? Today on The Lunch, Rob and Will review Sarah Palin's first-ever, nationally televised interview. From foreign policy to national security, there were plenty of surprises.
Today on The Lunch, Rob and Will ignore the campaign back-and-forth and focus on the candidates' evolving positions on energy costs and production. ALSO: Can you be sure your vote is counted, and what are McCain and Obama doing in New York tomorrow?
Today for snack, Will takes a look at the presidential campaign calendar for the remaining 57 days: debates, fundraising goals, and important voter registration deadlines.
The Lunch is back in the studio after two long weeks on the road. Today Will has a preview of the Mccain and Obama campaign themes for the remaining 8.5 weeks. ALSO: Can cute kids win over undecided voters? And the mystery McCain backdrop explained.
With guest host James Kotecki (Politico), Rob reviews ten lessons learned while covering the conventions. Special guests also include Sarah Scully and Will Rabbe (IFC), Cynthia Kopkowski (NEA.org) and Marta Costello (Gnooze.com).
Sarah Palin rocks the GOP with her all-American mom speech, but doesn't hesitate to go after Obama and show us why they call her "barracuda" back home. Rob looks at her greatest (sharpest) hits, and talks briefly with Cynthia Kopkowski from the National Education Association talking about the NEA and the blogger experience at the conventions.
Today on Political Lunch, Rob reviews the Bush, Thompson and Lieberman speeches (guess who won the prize for most divisive...), plus more tear gas hits the press and Ron Paul rallies his troops across the river with Jesse Ventura.
From the Republican National Convention, Rob Millis reports on the parties, the protests and the Palin. Plus, Amy Goodman, Rep. Deborah Pryce, consultant Mike Murphy, The Liffey pub, and we get rescued from teargas.
Direct from St. Paul, Minnesota, Robert Millis reports on the first day of the Republican National Convention. Hurrican Gustav throws the GOP a curve ball, and we break down the key assets Governor Sarah Palin brings to the McCain ticket.
