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PatersonGov. Nice Guy

Everybody likes David Paterson—maybe 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?


McCainHow McCain Lost His Brand

From maverick to crank in an instant.

BloombergBloomberg 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’

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?

Last night, entries in a design competition to reimagine the ‘ultimate symbol of power’ were unveiled in Nolita.

Say It Ain’t So, Joe!

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

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?

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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