By Robert Barnes O’FALLON, Mo. — The vanquished came to the home of the River City Rascals on a blistering Sunday afternoon to compliment the presidential ticket each had hoped he would be a part of. Mitt Romney, the former presidential contender who many once thought would be standing next...

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In case you missed Friday’s special episode of The Daily Show, check out the video excerpt above to catch D.C. Council member Muriel Bowser (D-Ward 4) being interviewed by John Oliver on the floor of Invesco Field on Thursday night. Bowser’s short appearance begins around the 46 moment mark....

By Zachary A. Goldfarb Sen. John McCain nowadays issued some of his strongest criticism of President Bush by an aggressive interrogation technique, clearly suggesting that the president has endorsed torture. During an assessment of the Bush presidency on “Fox News Sunday,” McCain discussed...

By Shailagh Murray TOLEDO, Ohio — Sen. Barack Obama announced that his campaign would mobilize supporters from his immense e-mail list to send money or enlist as volunteers once the affect of Hurricane Gustav becomes obvious. Obama told reporters that his campaign already is coordinating with local...

By Garance Franke-Ruta Barack Obama’s official campaign position on John McCain’s new running mate Sarah Palin is to congratulate her and focus on continuing to link McCain and President Bush and argue that even though her nomination is historic, the McCain-Palin ticket represents “more...

Updated 12:11 p.m. By Michael Abramowitz and Dan Eggen President Bush and Vice President Cheney will not attend the GOP conference tomorrow as scheduled, White House spokeswoman Dana Perino told reporters nowadays, citing the need to prepare for the massive hurricane bearing down on the Gulf Coast. First...

By Michael Abramowitz The White House announced that that President Bush is unlikely to travel to St. Paul Monday for his planned speech to the Republican National conference, citing the need to pepare for the massive hurricane bearing down on the Gulf Coast. “Due to the hurricane, the president...

By Shailagh Murray DUBLIN, Ohio — Barack Obama presented before reporters tonight to urge Gulf Coast residents to flee the Hurricane Gustav zone. But his serious tone gave way to a chuckle when he was asked about John McCain’s assertion that his new running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin,...

President Bush on Sunday said, “The knowledge to the public of the Gulf Coast is, that storm is dangerous. There’s a real opportunity of flooding, storm surge, and high winds. Therefore, it is very critical for you to follow the directions and direction of state and local officials. Do not...