Politics

Obama’s politics shouldn’t matter in commencement speech

Notre Dame’s graduation is not the place to spout politics. Instead, let’s celebrate the graduates.

Obama’s Faux State of the Union liveblog

Our politics writers comment on Obama’s big speech.

Dispatches from the inauguration: Part one

Thoughts on the upcoming inauguration from our reporter in Washington.

Dear Obama: stop the fire in the Middle East

Violence between Arabs and Israelis has fallen into a devastatingly predictable cycle.

Beyond interest groups: a plan for improving policy discussion

One idea for exposing the public to both sides of the policy debate.

On the front lines: a dispatch from the swing states

For swing voters, election day will be like pulling off a band-aid.

What will become of McCain’s legacy?

With his campaign’s tone, McCain’s candidacy won’t be all that suffers.

Why you should care about the Magic 60

What will happen if Democrats win the presidency and the Senate?

I propose… President Bloomberg

We need a leader who can offer solutions without pandering to his base.

Black gold can glitter too: Why we should give rigs a chance

Drilling in the Gulf will help solve our energy problems.

Why offshore drilling is ineffective and dangerous

Offshore drilling is an environmental hazard and not the problem.

Offshore drilling: satanic or saving grace?

Can drilling for oil ease prices at the pump? Or is it an ill-advised quick fix?

Why picking Palin won’t fix McCain’s problems

McCain picked his VP as a quick fix; it didn’t work.

Politics section predicts Tuesday’s primary

The politics section predicts who will win in Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary (and why it matters).

Where the presidential candidates stand on pork

How much they give to projects that benefit their political supporters.

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