Sen. Barack Obama

War Takes Center Stage as Obama (and Media) Moves Overseas

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:00:18 -0700

Gaffes Drove the Campaign Narrative July 7 - 13, 2008

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:58:14 -0700

What's John McCain's Technology Policy?

Holiday Shapiro — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:47:01 -0700

Political observers have made much of John McCain's admission that he cannot use a computer without assistance. In a campaign where McCain's opponent is 25 years younger than him, the factoid is potent ammunition for those who argue McCain is out of touch and too old for the presidency.

Campaign Narrative Has Candidates on Defensive

Holiday Shapiro — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:21:10 -0700

If we are in the summer doldrums—the period when campaign-weary Americans tend to choose the beach and fireworks and tune out politics and campaigns—that might be good news for Barack Obama and John McCain. Because last week’s campaign narrative sure didn’t offer much that was positive.

Candidates’ Media Stance: Sen. Barack Obama

Stevie Converse — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:06:46 -0700

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama hasn’t been in Congress as long as his rivals in the race for the White House, but he has stepped into some media issues that illuminate how he might govern the industry should he succeed in his bid for the presidency.