Blake Zeff
Andrew Cuomo's Gun Genius
The New York governor's road to the White House runs through marriage, gun control, and sheer political brilliance. "A progressive who's broke" — or a new kind of centrist?
The Democrats' Coming Civil War
The party is poised for a showdown over Social Security and Medicare. Obama vs. the liberals.
A New Hope: Obama Campaign’s Familiar Final Bow
After four years of promises not quite kept, the president dusts off a cherished buzzword in his last stand.
Why Campaigns Air False Ads
Because why not. And because the law makes them impossible to stop.
Sandy Seizes Control From The Campaigns
Obama and Romney can't control this narrative. A better chance to see what the candidates are really like.
The End Of Flip-Flops
Mitt Romney's late pivot is a bet that the label isn't as toxic as it used to be.
Why Politicians Say Dumb Things To Rich People
Big donors pay five figures or more for chummy presentations and fake influence. They got what they paid for in Florida.
You Don't Tell Clint Eastwood To Stay On The Teleprompter
Kind of like the time I tried to talk Billy Crystal out of a Jewish joke. Celebrities are impossible to control.
Nobody Had To Put Harry Reid Up To Anything
High-profile surrogates are, as usual, totally out of control. Bad memories from the Clinton war room.
The Real 2012 Problem: Two Candidates Afraid Of The Past
Forget the future. Obama and Romney haven't even figured out how to talk about their own records.