Michael Scherer is Salon's Washington correspondent.

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Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 04:49 PST

Salon's People of the Year: Sgts. Omar Mora and Yance Gray

Before they died in Iraq, Sgts. Mora and Gray proved that in a democracy, dissent is patriotic, even when it comes from soldiers on the battlefield.
Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007 04:19 PST

Meghan McCain is not Chelsea Clinton

No fear and a little loathing on the campaign trail with the 23-year-old daughter of Republican candidate John McCain.
Monday, Dec 3, 2007 04:05 PST

Ron Paul is a baby elephant

From around the country, Ron Paul's followers are descending on New Hampshire to go door-to-door for their man. But what do they really want?
Monday, Dec 3, 2007 04:00 PST

"The message is so powerful, in spite of my shortcomings"

As he tells Salon in an interview, even Ron Paul is surprised by his spontaneous, self-organizing presidential campaign. And he still hasn't seen "V for Vendetta."
Thursday, Nov 29, 2007 05:57 PST

What you missed while watching "Chad Vader"

Ron Paul's conspiracy theories! Fred Thompson's secret guns! Mitt Romney's rapid-fire "word of God"! And what Jesus would do.
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 01:35 PST

You, too, can be a campaign reporter!

Up to speed on Dennis Kucinich's UFO encounters? Know which candidate is Dick Cheney's cousin? Test your '08 savvy here.
Friday, Nov 16, 2007 07:54 PST

What you missed while watching "Project Runway"

The Democratic debate in Vegas: Fire-retardant pantsuits! Hecklers! Mysterious booing! GOP-style mudslinging! And a bizarre photo op.
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007 02:44 PST

On the fake campaign trail

Hillary Clinton got busted for planting a question with an audience member in Iowa. But there's all kinds of hocus-pocus at "town hall" events. Video
Friday, Nov 9, 2007 04:58 PST

Mike Huckabee, on a wing and a prayer

In a Salon interview, the long-shot GOP candidate reveals his convictions about gay marriage, wonders about Mitt Romney's faith, and fires back at Fred Thompson.
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007 05:52 PST

"A vote for Romney is a vote for Satan"

Some members of the GOP's largest voting bloc, like Florida preacher Bill Keller, think a Mormon in the White House would mean more souls going to hell. Video
Friday, Nov 2, 2007 04:37 PDT

The era of Hillary begins

The next two months will be all about Hillary Clinton. So will the next year if she wins the Democratic nomination. Can she take it? Can you?
Tuesday, Oct 30, 2007 04:00 PDT

Another election fiasco in Florida?

The Democratic Party is doing battle -- with itself -- over the state's role in the primaries. Some members say it could cost the party in November 2008.
Monday, Oct 22, 2007 06:12 PDT

What you missed while watching the Red Sox win

Republicans debate in Florida, with lapel pins! Hippie drugs! Interns in the Oval Office!
Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 17:58 PDT

A mixed message for Rudy from the Christian right

Giuliani gets applause, but not votes, from a pro-Huckabee crowd at the Values Voter Summit.
Thursday, Oct 18, 2007 04:28 PDT

Giuliani's Christian-right foes to meet again

At a second meeting this weekend, leaders will mull mass defection from the GOP if the pro-choice New Yorker is the party nominee.
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 04:05 PDT

Rudy Giuliani's New Hampshire drive-by

On his diner tour, the Republican front-runner would rather talk about the Red Sox than the issues.
Saturday, Oct 13, 2007 04:30 PDT

Hillary Clinton's smooth-talk express

Her campaign-trail game is in top form and her lead in the polls is widening. But will voters think she's on cruise control? Video
Wednesday, Oct 10, 2007 07:38 PDT

What you missed while watching "Oprah"

Salon watches the latest Republican debate (economy special) so you don't have to. Chevron down! Alcoa up! And Fred Thompson goes public.
Monday, Oct 8, 2007 04:07 PDT

The presidential primary scam

Why the game is rigged, and why true democracy is only a secondary factor in the nation's rush to nominate the next president.
Monday, Oct 1, 2007 04:38 PDT

Mitt Romney's money machine

The identity of his biggest multimillion-dollar donor, and how Romney could blow away his GOP competitors on campaign spending.
Sunday, Sep 30, 2007 07:32 PDT

Religious right may blackball Giuliani

Christian conservative leaders privately consider supporting a third-party, antiabortion candidate should Rudy Giuliani win the GOP nomination.
Thursday, Sep 27, 2007 20:37 PDT

What you missed while watching the new "Bionic Woman"

Salon watches the latest (1970s TV edition) Democratic presidential debate so you don't have to: A better, stronger, faster Clinton, a kung fu Kucinich and more.
Monday, Sep 24, 2007 05:05 PDT

The GOP gets gaudy in Michigan

How do Republican presidential candidates woo the beleaguered voters of what may now be a crucial primary state? Party like aristocrats!
Friday, Sep 21, 2007 06:00 PDT

The gay voter's guide to the GOP

How should a right-wing homosexual vote in the upcoming primaries and caucuses? Salon rates the Republican candidates for gay friendliness.
Thursday, Sep 20, 2007 03:58 PDT

The not-so-mysterious case of the coy candidate

Who's paying for those ads attacking Mike Huckabee? Everybody in Arkansas seems to know -- except Huckabee.
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