Democracy for Texas

Race tightens after Palin speech

New polling shows that the presidential race has tightened since Sarah Palin delivered her VP speech.

McCain ties may upset abortion foes

Cindy McCain holds investment in two Ariz. buildings that rent space to genetic testing companies.

Clinton set to strike McCain, not Palin

Hillary Rodham Clinton has no intention of becoming a Sarah Palin attack dog.

‘Temple’ ad mocks Obama’s stage

GOP up in 12 states with ad featuring relatively obscure Dems such as Leahy filling in for Clinton and Kennedy.

Palin’s cold shoulder

She has a history of abruptly cutting off those who offend her sensibilities.

New McCain plan: Reclaim maverick image

McCain’s path to victory in November: setting himself apart from his own unpopular party and president. See also: McCain gets more viewers

Game-time: McCain enjoys post-convention bounce

McCain wins day–barely–as he hit the trail today with Palin for the first time as polls showed a convention bounce that had him nearly even with Obama.

Obama’s Palin strategy: Sit and wait

Obama will largely keep focus on McCain, not Palin. See also: Axelrod jabs Palin

McCain investment may upset abortion foes

Cindy owns two medical buildings that rent space to companies involved in the destruction of embryos.

Clinton set to strike McCain, not Palin

Hillary Rodham Clinton has no intention of becoming a Sarah Palin attack dog.