The one and only matchup of the vice presidential candidates in a debate brought on the heat. NPR’s Ron Elving and Scott Horsley hash out which jabs by the candidates caused the most sting. They also look ahead to the next presidential debate and weigh in on Big Bird’s staying power.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
National Elections
Casinos Not An Easy Bet For Local Governments
More jurisdictions are turning to gambling to plug budget holes, but some say the economic benefits are exaggerated.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Bachmann Faces Competitive Re-Election Bid In Minnesota
More than nine months after dropping out of the race for the Republican nomination for president, Rep. Michele Bachmann is back on the campaign trail. But this time it’s in her Minnesota congressional district, where she faces an underfunded but tough Democratic opponent.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
7 Signals Stolen From The Running Mates’ One-Game Playoff
How was the Joe Biden vs. Paul Ryan vice presidential debate like a Major League Baseball playoff game? Well, umpires (and moderators) matter, for one. Here’s a list.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
What’s All This Malarkey About Malarkey?
Malarkey is “meaningless talk, nonsense.” Vice President Biden said that’s what GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan was spreading. Where the word came from is a bit of a mystery.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Hawaii Prep School Gave Obama Window To Success
Punahou School occupies a privileged position in Hawaiian society. Barack Obama attended the school on a scholarship starting in the fifth grade. Punahou’s lasting gift to Obama was that the elite environment familiarized him with success.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us