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Posts published in September, 2008
An Abortion-Issue Centrist?
By Chris SuellentropA look at the controversy about Obama’s views on abortion.
Right to Rebuff
By Chris SuellentropDon’t blame the politicians who voted against the bailout, say some conservatives.
Further on Down the Road
By Chris SuellentropTalk about projecting: Marc Ambinder muses on the 2012 presidential election.
He Covers the Waterfront
By Chris SuellentropThe notable pessimist-economist Nouriel Roubini’s unsurprising assessment of the bailout plan.
Trash-Talking to Myself
By Chris SuellentropBefore the debate, the Obama campaign really, really lowers expectations.
Pulling the Plug on Palin
By Chris SuellentropA conservative columnist and Palin fan thinks the nominee for vice president should quit the G.O.P. ticket.
Because They’re Goldman
By Chris SuellentropGoldman Sachs “has become the modern-day General Motors,” writes Financial Times columnist John Gapper, ” by convincing politicians and regulators that what is good for Goldman Sachs is good for the U.S. economy.”
McCain Fatigue, and a Painful Palin
By Chris SuellentropMcCain is putting us through our paces, Palin is stumbling through hers.
Letterman, Palin . . . Oh, and Bush
By Chris SuellentropBush’s speech: did anyone notice, and will it help?
Hurry Up and Debate
By Chris SuellentropSome instant reactions to John McCain’s proposal to postpone Friday night’s presidential debate.
McCain on Hold?
By Chris SuellentropJohn McCain has suspended his presidential campaign and is asking the presidential-debate commission to postpone Friday night’s debate with Barack Obama.
