Expert: Engagement Key To China's Economy

Trade expert Michael Wessel on China's rising economic power and what the U.S. can do to guide Beijing onto the world stage.

• Where The Candidates Stand On Trade
• Ad Spotlight: Obama & McCain Go For The Gold
• Lawmakers Critical Of China's Olympic Progress



Convention Preview

Keeping The Peace May Be A Challenge

Expert says Denver isn't ready for thousands of peaceful protesters.


• Police Prepare For RNC

Foreign Affairs

China's Problems Will Outlast Olympic Games

The games are serving to divert attention from the country's challenges.

• Graphic: Is China Friend Or Foe?


Ronald Brownstein: POLITICAL CONNECTIONSFri. Aug 8, 2008

Energy Divide Is Small But Persistent

McCain and Obama agree on the need for more than one option to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, but party differences die hard.

John Mercurio: PolitiScopeThu. Aug 7, 2008

Let Running Mates Meet The Road

Moving the vice presidential search out into the open would help candidates, voters and reporters alike.

Mark Blumenthal: Mystery PollsterThu. Aug 7, 2008

A 'Likely' Story About Young Voters

Did a much-publicized polling result undercount the youth vote?

Ad Spotlight

Obama's Olympic Appeal

Campaign unveils new energy ad set to run during Olympic coverage.

No Recess From Attacks

Freedom's Watch assails "vacation;" MoveOn mocks GOP oil "stunts."

Scandal Goes National

Alaska's Ted Stevens is showing up in campaign ads across the country.

Polling

No Easy Path To The Presidency

Polls show the race is up for grabs.

Public Supports Bush's Olympic Visit

Americans are wary of China but have no problem with Bush's trip.

The Parties' Strengths

Insiders pinpoint the key issues.


From The Trail

Obama Dismisses Talk Of Tension With Clintons

Illinois senator says Bill Clinton has been "gracious" and "supportive."

McCain Tries To Turn The Tables On Oil Issue

Vote on 2005 'Bush-Cheney' energy bill cited to refute Obama ad.

Back On Message

The McCain campaign has finally developed themes it can stick with.

Politics

Nader Sounds Off In D.C.

Independent candidate says he hopes to make the ballot in 45 states.

Senate GOP Braces For Cold November

Leaders are characterizing a possible four-seat loss as a "moral victory."

Swing State?

Democrats are finding reason for optimism going into November -- even in reliably red Mississippi.


CONGRESS

Lawmakers Urged To Keep Energy Atop Recess Agenda

Most lawmakers were told to focus on energy issues during the recess.

ID Theft Bills Sought

Watchdog groups call for laws to protect consumer privacy.

Obama Slammed On Energy

Cantor accuses Obama of not being serious about bringing down gas prices.

FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Sugar Groups See Doha Moving Forward

Trade lobbyists see talks continuing, but not without difficulties.

Iran Crashes Nuclear Party

The next president will have to answer: What to do about Tehran?

Changes At Council On Foreign Relations

Venerable group sheds its stodgy past.


Convention Preview

A Platform Fight May Be In The Offing For GOP

Republicans must blend core activists' wish lists with the priorities of McCain.

Dems: McCain As Bush

Democrats seek the elusive "bounce."

GOP: Security & Trust

McCain to eschew "maverick" image.

Special Reports

Campaign Promises

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

White House Tip Sheets

National Journal's reference guide to the presidential candidates.

Where They Stand

Examine the differences between McCain and Obama.


Insider Interviews

McCain's Economic Guru

Nancy Pfotenhauer on the pitfalls of Obama's proposed windfall profits tax.

Q&A: David Obey

Obey takes a dim view of budget cutters who focus only on the numbers.

Lobbying

Cruise Industry Off Course?

Some complain that cruise ships are too lightly regulated by the government.

PFF's Growing Pains

The Progress & Freedom Foundation is on the move after a tough 2007.