The role of color in the campaign for president Bob Collins June 7, 2008, 6:16 PM Jun 7, 2008 1 It’s not what you think it is. Read more →
Clinton’s concession Bob Collins June 7, 2008, 6:00 PM Jun 7, 2008 Video of Hillary Clinton’s exit from the race for president. Read more →
Clinton’s exit Bob Collins June 4, 2008, 7:18 PM Jun 4, 2008 15 Did the media sink Hillary Clinton’s campaign with sexist coverage? Or did she lose the nomination because she wasn’t the candidate of choice? Read more →
The Line redux Bob Collins June 4, 2008, 9:44 AM Jun 4, 2008 2 The audience has submitted their own pix and video while waiting in line for the Barack Obama rally. Read more →
Live-blogging Obama Bob Collins June 3, 2008, 9:08 PM Jun 3, 2008 5 News Cut’s account of Barack Obama’s speech in St. Paul. Read more →
The Obama rally Bob Collins June 3, 2008, 5:14 PM Jun 3, 2008 1 If Marion Gaborik could’ve remembered how to score goals, tonight’s Obama rally might be held in Rockford, Illinois instead of St. Paul. Read more →
Obama’s metaphor Bob Collins June 2, 2008, 3:30 PM Jun 2, 2008 2 Barack Obama will apparently be claiming victory atop the ground where Walter Mondale once declared defeat. Read more →
An election too far Bob Collins May 28, 2008, 3:39 PM May 28, 2008 The talking heads have nothing left to say. Is that a cue? Read more →
Taking our political temperature Bob Collins May 21, 2008, 1:58 PM May 21, 2008 7 The illness of Sen. Ted Kennedy provides some insight into our inability to set aside partisan differences for a day or two. Read more →
Maybe secrecy works Bob Collins May 19, 2008, 7:33 AM May 19, 2008 1 If it took closed doors and only a handful of people to reach critical deals at the Capitol, maybe that says something about the value of secrecy. Read more →
IDs at the polling place Bob Collins April 28, 2008, 12:48 PM Apr 28, 2008 12 Why shouldn’t voters have to prove they’re who they claim to be? Read more →
Is Tim Pawlenty ready to be president? Bob Collins April 27, 2008, 10:42 AM Apr 27, 2008 24 With John McCain running strong in the polls, is it time to ask some more serious questions about his possible choice of Pawlenty as a running mate? Read more →
The merits of public service explored Bob Collins April 21, 2008, 8:15 AM Apr 21, 2008 2 We love to hate legislators, perhaps. But for almost half a year, they live without their family. Read more →
Political ads: You can’t escape Bob Collins April 18, 2008, 12:37 PM Apr 18, 2008 8 Coming to a gas pump near you. Read more →
Doodling the news Bob Collins April 16, 2008, 11:04 AM Apr 16, 2008 The notes talk-show guests leave behind. Read more →