Gov. Nice Guy
- Everybody likes David Patersonmaybe because he never asked them to take him too seriously. But can New York's decidedly unusual governor keep the state from becoming a wreck?
How McCain Lost His Brand-
From maverick to crank in an instant.
Bloomberg Bets the Farm-
Why the mayor’s push for a third term may be the riskiest thing he’s ever done.
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- Sarah Palin Wants to Spoof Tina Fey on ‘SNL’
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Apparently there’s talk of Sarah Palin appearing on ‘Saturday Night Live’ to lampoon Tina Fey. Could this really happen?
- What If You Could Redesign the White House?
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Last night, entries in a design competition to reimagine the ‘ultimate symbol of power’ were unveiled in Nolita.
- Say It Ain’t So, Joe!
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The Delaware senator made a DANGEROUS gaffe last night. And unlike other ‘mainstream media’ outlets, we will not play it down.
- James Fallows and Katie Roiphe on Sarah Palin Winking Her Way Through the Debate
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James Fallows of 'The Atlantic' and Katie Roiphe, the author, most recently, of 'Uncommon Arrangements,' discuss Sarah Palin's flirtatiousness last night, and which voters she... more »
- Five-Person Poll: What’s on the Minds of New Army Recruits?
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We talked to a group of new Army recruits in Times Square this week as they are sworn in, and found out some (but not... more »
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The Day Everything Changed -
Modern New York was born on January 1, 1994. And, love him or hate him, it was Rudolph Giuliani who made the city what it is.
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In Conversation -
Ed Koch and Mike Bloomberg were very different. But the challenges of governing New York are remarkably similar over time.
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Obama’s Opening -
The first debate is on McCain’s favored ground: foreign affairs—which presents his opponent with a large opportunity.
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Bullish for Bloomberg -
If the mayor wants to change the term-limits law—and go for a three-peat—the Wall Street crisis provides the perfect opportunity.











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