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Alaska Gov. Palin Is McCain's VP Pick

John McCain announced in Dayton, Ohio, today that Sarah Palin, a 44-year-old conservative reformer, will be his running mate. | ALMANAC: Sarah Palin Bio
• REACTIONS: In Reversal, Dobson Endorses Ticket | Right Embraces VP Choice

• Obama Makes Case For Change And Hammers McCain In Historic Speech
• Obama's Tone Shifts In Denver | Black Caucus Sees Opportunity | QUIZ: Aloha Obama
• ANALYSIS: Dems Hope To Court Gun Owners | NOTEBOOK: Biden Jokes About Age
• SLIDESHOW: Debunking The 'Celebrity' Myth | PHOTOS: Wednesday's Best


COLUMNISTS

Crook: The Incomplete Economics Of John McCain

The Republican candidate's instincts are mostly right, but his fiscal arithmetic fails to add up.

Brownstein: Obama Should Turn Page On '92 Playbook

An emphasis on diversity may serve him better than a focus on his middle-class roots.

McCAIN

A 'Maverick' Nominee, But Still The Same GOP

By winning primaries without winning over the base, will McCain give his party a new direction?

No Simple Answers On Use Of Military Force

Throughout his career, McCain has been difficult to pigeonhole on when to deploy U.S. forces.


ANALYSIS

Busy Fall Ahead For Health Care Reform Advocates

Obama's plans to monitor insurers will pick up support from a broad coalition.

Embattled Georgia's Petition

Official meets with party leaders in Denver.

CONGRESS

Congressional Challengers Get Some Face Time

Downballot candidates have used their time in Denver to boost their campaigns' visibility.

Special Election Set In Ohio

Nov. 18 vote scheduled for Tubbs Jones' seat.


DENVER

Wheeling Out Green Vehicles

At the conventions, the auto industry highlights increased production of fuel-efficient vehicles.

ST. PAUL

Inside The Twin Cities

Say "e-yellow" to the GOP convention. Also: Are delegates smarter than fifth-graders?




Political Resources

Campaign Tracker

News and resources on the White House, Senate, House and gubernatorial races.


Almanac Of American Politics

The definitive guide to American politics.


Vote Ratings

National Journal's annual rankings define where members of Congress stand ideologically.


Campaign Promises

Search a comprehensive directory of McCain's and Obama's campaign pledges.

First Person
Mondale On His First Convention: "Party rules had not confronted what was going on in the South."
Podesta: "It was an amazing conflagration of emotion that is hard to imagine."
Albright: "... the Massachusetts delegation was right in front, and Brzezinski was booed."
Mikulski: "People felt included; there were no credentials challenges taken to the floor at the 1976 convention."
• Donilon: "My first convention was 1980. I managed it for Carter. It wasn't supposed to be this way."


Insiders Poll

Eyes On Potential GOP Pickups

Republican insiders surveyed by National Journal are focused squarely on Michigan and New Hampshire as states that John McCain could flip from blue to red. Those two top Democratic insiders' list as well, though with less agreement further down the list.

Different Year, Same Message

Almost half of Democratic insiders said Barack Obama needed to show he understands Americans' economic woes. Prominent left bloggers agreed in greater numbers, while right bloggers wanted him to firm up his commander-in-chief credentials.
Slideshows

McCain Sees Celebrity, Fans See Next President

A captivated audience inspired by the master orator dismisses "celebrity" myth.

Obama's Tone Shifts In Denver

At Invesco, the Democratic presidential nominee goes after McCain while observers wonder what the tougher tack will mean.

Obama's Role As First Black Nominee Secondary For Delegate


Will Working-Class Voters Embrace Obama?


Young Delegate Sees Obama As Role Model


Clinton Urges Unity, But Supporters Unsure



Video

Play Of The Day:
Aug. 28

Representative Dennis Kucinich can't control his excitement.

Convention Daily: Pollsters

Ed Reilly discusses the latest Diageo/Hotline poll findings.

Hotline TV: The Hill and Bill Show

Thoughts on the Clintons and Montana Governor Schweitzer.

Democratic Convention: Bill Clinton

The former president affirmed his commitment to Barack Obama.

Hotline TV: Mile High Climax

Gauging expectations for Obama's speech.

Democratic Convention: Joseph Biden

The Delaware senator accepted the vice presidential nomination.

Democratic Convention: Hillary Rodham Clinton

The New York senator strongly backed Obama.

Play Of The Day:
Aug. 27

Do you really want Tim Kaine to have his finger on the button?