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The UpTakes' Noah Kunin Testifies in US Senate Election Contest Trial

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:17:51 EST

The UpTake's Noah Kunin found himself in the strange situation today of covering and being the story at the same time. His absentee ballot was rejected because the voter registration card he turned in to Hennepin County apparently was lost. Noah has been covering the Norm Coleman v. Al Franken election contest trial since it began in January. Related: Noah discovers his ballot has been rejected. Pioneer Press Video About Noah's Testomony:

What if the polls are wrong? - Possible violent reaction

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:43:54 EST

After the Obama rally in Denver, nine days before the election, I asked some supporters what they think might happen if McCain wins the Presidency. By Corrine L. McDermid -- More at http://www.theuptake.org

TPMtv: Life Isn't Fair

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:40:54 EDT

Life Isn't FairYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Deck-stacking debate moderators, sinking poll numbers, and a running mate who can't stop getting gotcha'd! But what can John McCain do about it? Life isn't fair.

TPMtv: McCain Teeth Grit-A-Thon

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:00:11 EDT

McCain Teeth Grit-A-ThonYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We though McCain was steamed when he wouldn't make eye contact with Barack Obama. But he almost blew a fuse when he got some real questions from the editorial board of the Des Moines Register. In today's episode of TPMtv, we analyze the tapes (with a little help from the DSM-IV).

TPMtv: John McCain In The Arena

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:35:08 EDT

John McCain In The ArenaYour Daily Politics Video Blog: How many times did John McCain and his campaign surrogates crow about his putting together the bailout deal before it crashed and burned yesterday afternoon? Let's go to the tape.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Debate Scorecard

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:47:36 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: Debate ScorecardYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The first presidential debate of 2008 is in the books. Who won? Who lost? The Sunday heads hash it out.

TPMtv: Dog Ate My Debate

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:20:01 EDT

Dog Ate My DebateYour Daily Politics Video Blog: There're freakouts and there are freakouts. And yesterday's Manic Act Out moments from John McCain were in a class by themselves. First he tried to cancel Friday night's debate and then he tried to beg off David Letterman's show by making up a story about having to hop on a plane to rush back to Washington. We wrap it all up for you today's episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: Dollars and Nonsense

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:39:52 EDT

Dollars and NonsenseYour Daily Politics Video Blog: For $700 billion, I'd sure want to know what I was getting. So what is the American economy getting for its $700 billion bailout? Well, it's kind of like a bazooka, or a mytholigical sea monster, or something like that.

TPMtv: Blame Game

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:55:10 EDT

Blame GameYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Forget rapacious CEOs, regulation-busting politicians, and the lobbyists that are keeping the whole system afloat (that is, until it got hit by a torpedo and sank). Republicans have found the real culprit behind the meltdown: Past Dem administrations and minority homeowners!

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: McCain's Bleak Week

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:21:54 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: McCain's Bleak WeekYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Time's Mark Halperin has declared that John McCain "wins the week." Which week he's referring to is anybody's guess, because the prevailing consensus on the past week of financial turmoil is that John McCain lost badly.

TPMtv: McCain's Spanish Fly

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:24:12 EDT

McCain's Spanish FlyYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We've been bringing you the latest through the day. Now in today's episode of TPMtv, you can hear John McCain's Spain goof and the two reasons why the explanation from his top foreign policy adviser just doesn't add up.

TPMtv: The First Dude Abides

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:30:54 EDT

The First Dude AbidesYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Fox News's Greta Van Susteren conducted the first interview of Todd Palin since his wife Sarah was named the Republican vice presidential nominee. She grilled Todd on everything from the story behind the name "First Dude" to how he feels about the name "First Dude."

TPMtv: John McCain: A Chicken in Every Pot

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:04:42 EDT

John McCain: A Chicken in Every PotYour Daily Politics Video Blog: It seems that with the latest economic meltdown John McCain finally realized he had to start running as a populist. This morning he hit all six network talk shows to share the talking points like so much wealth.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: The Palin Factor

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:36:51 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: The Palin FactorYour Daily Politics Video Blog: People certainly are incredibly jazzed about Sarah Palin. That tour de force ABC interview, the prolific earmark record, and of course all those "Bridge to Nowhere" lies. The Palin Factor rolls on!

TPMtv: Deep Denial

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:30:06 EDT

Deep DenialYour Daily Politics Video Blog: It seems that the John McCain campaign can sink as low as it pleases, and John McCain - thanks to his impenetrable bubble of honor and the media's deep denial about what's going on - stays totally clean.

TPMtv: Bridge to Reality

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:04:57 EDT

Bridge to RealityYour Daily Poltics Video Blog: Sarah Palin hasn't stopped selling her bogus "Bridge to Nowhere" claim. But at least now it looks like the media has stopped buying.

TPMtv: Bridge of Lies

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:50:56 EDT

Bridge of LiesYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin continues to repeat the claim that she told Congress "Thanks, but no thanks," for the notorious "Bridge to Nowhere" project. Apparently Sarah didn't get the memo: her claim has been thoroughly debunked by the media.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Better Vetting Late Than Never

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:19:13 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: Better Vetting Late Than NeverYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Is she ready to be Commander-in-Chief? Too late to ask now - Sarah Palin is already the vice presidential nominee for the man who would be the oldest first-term president in American history.

TPMtv: Sarah Palin Lovefest

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:31:15 EDT

Sarah Palin LovefestYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We wrap up reaction to Sarah Palin's speech at the Republican Convention, in the most patriotic episode of TPMtv ever.

TPMtv: The Rise and Fall of The GOP

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:43:44 EDT

The Rise and Fall of The GOPYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Generational election? Political sea change? After a few days in St. Paul, TPMtv's David Kurtz is beginning to be convinced.

TPMtv: Gamechanger?

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:01:08 EDT

Gamechanger?Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Sarah Palin has managed to dominate the news -- and the buzz here in St. Paul -- despite Obama's speech to 75,000 in Denver, a Gulf Coast hurricane and the Republican National Convention. We review the various reactions to the Palin selection from the Republican side.

TPMtv: RNC Arrival

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:05:42 EDT

RNC ArrivalYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Hurricane Gustav has thrown at least the first day of the Republican Convention into disarray. We report from St. Paul with the latest.

TPMtv: Convention Day Three

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:35:59 EDT

Convention Day ThreeYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We recap Day 3 in Denver and look ahead to what is likely to be complete chaos tonight for Obama's acceptance speech at 75,000-seat Invesco Field.

TPMtv: Convention Day Two

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:21:57 EDT

Convention Day TwoYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The truth is that when you're at an event like the Democratic Convention, it's almost impossible to have a bird's eye view of everything going on. We recap some of what we saw and heard Tuesday in Denver.

TPMtv: Convention Day One

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:13:46 EDT

Convention Day OneYour Daily Politics Video Blog: In today's episode of TPMtv, we recap Day one of the Democratic National Convention and explain how we're managing to shoot live (or almost live) video via the web.

TPMtv: McCain's Patriotism Two-Step

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:31:13 EDT

McCain's Patriotism Two-StepYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Does John McCain question Obama's patriotism? Of course not! Why, McCain told us so himself! Though McCain has said frequently that Obama would rather lose a war than lose a presidential campaign and that Obama's Iraq policies are driven by "ambition." A newsworthy contradiction? Not if you're John McCain. We take a look at McCain's Patriotism Two-Step -- and the media's general failure to hold him accountable for it -- in today's episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: A Chat with John Barry

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:00:01 EDT

A Chat with John BarryYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Saturday will be the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's initial formation over the Bahamas. When she washed over Mississippi and Louisiana six days later, on Aug. 29, 2005, she breached critical levees that were supposed to protect New Orleans. Hundreds drowned. At Netroots Nation in Austin TPMtv talked to author John Barry, a New Orleans resident who now serves on the Levee Board, about the current situation in New Orleans three years on and the reasons the rest of the country bears some responsibility for New Orleans becoming so vulnerable to storms.

TPMtv: Tuff Talk

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:22:49 EDT

Tuff TalkYour Daily Politics Video Blog: David Gregory authoritatively proclaimed on Meet the Press last Sunday that when it comes to addressing the crisis in Georgia, "nuance doesn't work for Democrats," and noted Obama's perceived weakness relative to the Bush administration's "very tough language against Russia." Far be it from us to question Gregory's word, but we figured we would take a look for ourselves at just how tough the administration talk against Russia has really been.

TPMtv: Live from Denver

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:28:29 EDT

Live from DenverYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We're getting geared up for our coverage of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions coming up over the next couple weeks. And for our evening coverage, for the first time, we're going to be streaming live video from the scene with technology from qik.com. In today's episode of TPMtv, we bring you a preview.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Georgia Veep Sweeps

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:17:23 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: Georgia Veep SweepsYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The crisis in Georgia provided all the potential vice presidential candidates a crucible in which to do some last-second cramming for the big #2 job. We see how they did in today's Sunday Show Roundup.

TPMtv: A Chat with Alex Gibney

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:38:13 EDT

A Chat with Alex GibneyYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side) has a new film in the works on Jack Abramoff. It's not expected to be released until 2009, but when we caught up with Gibney last month in Austin, where he was previewing the film at Netroots Nation, he was already well-versed in the arcana of the Abramoff scandal. We got a chance to talk with Gibney about Jack and the other colorful characters in that circle: Ralph Reed, Grover Norquist, and... Dolph Lundgren.

TPMtv: A Chat with Van Jones

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:40:43 EDT

A Chat with Van JonesYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The closing keynote speaker of the Netroots Nation convention in Austin last month was environmental and social justice activist Van Jones. Following his Sunday morning speech TPMtv caught up with Mr. Jones and asked him about the perception of the environmental movement in the black community and how to alter that perception for the better in creating a fullblown eco-populism movement.

TPMtv: A Chat with Don Siegelman

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:09:50 EDT

A Chat with Don SiegelmanYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Free on bail while his appeal is pending, former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman was in Austin last month for Netroots Nation. We got a chance to ask him about the various investigations into allegations that his prosecution for public corruption was politically motivated -- and Karl Rove's alleged role.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: August Doldrums

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:01:08 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: August DoldrumsYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Obama supporter Bill Richardson floats a new "Washington celebrity" line against McCain, McCain campaign manager Rick Davis attempts to defend his own lobbying record, and some quintessential old Washington pundit flummery.

TPMtv: Dazed and Confused

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:13:31 EDT

Dazed and ConfusedYour Daily Politics Video Blog: To us, the presidential race reached a turning point last week when John McCain opted for a campaign of denigration employing racial stereotypes, sexualized talking points for surrogates (Obama as "Internet date") and copious ridicule. It's made the curve that much of the media still uses to grade McCain's more obvious shortcomings all the more conspicuous and troubling.

TPMtv: A Chat with Dahlia Lithwick

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:50:52 EDT

A Chat with Dahlia LithwickYour Daily Politics Video Blog: At Netroots Nation down in Austin two weeks ago, TPMtv caught up with Slate's Dahlia Lithwick and picked her brain about just what post-Bush accountability means. Is it really all or nothing? Sweep it under the rug versus Nuremberg trials, or are there a lot more grey areas in just how we pick up the pieces. That, and what might be in store for the Supreme Court under a President McCain.

TPMtv: Ted Stevens Biker Force!

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:12:09 EDT

Ted Stevens Biker Force!Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Nothing says "not guilty" like dozens of leather-clad bikers. So it was a good thing that a large group of motorcyclists were on hand at the Anchorage airport yesterday to meet Sen. Ted Stevens and escort him to his first post-indictment campaign rally, where Ted shook his fist and reassured his fans: he's still in the race. Welcome home, Ted!

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Taking the (Race) Bait

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:21:58 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: Taking the (Race) BaitYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Cute fun or a rehash of the notorious 2006 Harold Ford attack ad in Tennessee? The Sunday crowd debates the racial undertones, or lack thereof, in John McCain's current campaign tactics.

TPMtv: Dana Milbank, We Salute You

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:11:27 EDT

Dana Milbank, We Salute YouYour Daily Politics Video Blog: All it took to set off a full 24 hours of cable news hysteria was one quote that the Washington Post's Dana Milbank attributed to Barack Obama - second hand, unsourced, out of context, and eventually widely disputed. Nice work, everybody.

TPMtv: Down the Tubes

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:20:18 EDT

Down the TubesYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Today is a special day for Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK). Not only is it his first 24 hours in ignomy as the first sitting senator in over 20 years to be indicted on federal charges, it's also the one-year anniversary of the FBI raid on his Alaska home.

TPMtv: What's Next for Afghanistan?

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:47:44 EDT

What's Next for Afghanistan?Your Daily Politics Video Blog: At the Netroots Nation conference in Austin TPMtv talked to former NATO Commander and retired General Wesley Clark and former Bush administration counter-terrorism chief Richard Clarke about what course America needs to take to save a darkening situation in Afghanistan.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: McCain's Campaign of Honor

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:15:05 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: McCain's Campaign of HonorYour Daily Politics Video Blog: One of John McCain's repeated promises once he won the Republican nomination was that he would wage an honorable and dignified campaign against the Democratic nominee. It seems a significant development therefore that McCain has abandoned this pledge in his constant impugnment of Barack Obama's commitment to the troops and to victory in Iraq.

TPMtv: It's the Surge, Stupid

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:10:39 EDT

It's the Surge, StupidYour Daily Politics Video Blog: If you're desperate to be John McCain's vice presidential nominee, you better get on TV and start talking up the Surge as the single most important issue in this year's presidential campaign. And if you're serious about getting picked it wouldn't be a bad idea to say John McCain invented the idea of the surge and maybe even coined the word. In today's episode of TPMtv we check in on some of the wannabes to see just how bad they want it.

TPMtv: Just a Matter of History

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:29:59 EDT

Just a Matter of HistoryYour Daily Politics Video Blog: In the past week John McCain and his surrogates have done their best to focus the entire McCain-Obama debate on the question of which candidate was right about the troop surge in Iraq. So it was a little surprising to see McCain on the CBS Evening News last night get a basic historical fact about the surge so plainly wrong.

TPMtv: A Chat with Gavin Newsom

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:33:03 EDT

A Chat with Gavin NewsomYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We caught up with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom at Netroots Nation, where he introduced the closing keynote speaker, environmental and social justice activist Van Jones. In a wide-ranging conversation, we talked about green policy measures he's implemented in his city, his possible candidacy for governor of California, and his wedding coming up this weekend.

TPMtv: McCain Responds... And Responds...

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:38:52 EDT

McCain Responds... And Responds...Your Daily Politics Video Blog: With Barack Obama in the midst of a much-hyped trip to the Middle East and with all the news that came out over the weekend regarding the Iraqi government's positive comments toward Obama's withdrawal timetable, we figured it was only fair to allow John McCain a full episode of TPMtv to explain away the headlines.

TPMtv: Flip-Flop in the Wilderness

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:10:34 EDT

Flip-Flop in the WildernessYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Our question of the day: if a flip flops in the wilderness but no one hears, did it really flop? Or in other words, if a news story like John McCain's recent shift in position on troop levels in Afghanistan doesn't fit in with the dominant narrative of the campaign, will any news organizations pick up on it?

TPMtv: Netroots Nation 2008 Preview

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:13:18 EDT

Netroots Nation 2008 PreviewYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Same convention, different name. Last summer TPMtv was on the scene and video reporting from the 2nd annual Yearly Kos Convention in Chicago, IL. It's that time of year again, but this time for the first time it's called the Netroots Nation Convention and it's in Austin, Texas. TPMtv will be running around, blogging, and bringing you more great interviews and breaking news from the center of the action.

TPMtv: Iraq Back-to-Back

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:08:11 EDT

Iraq Back-to-BackYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Two speeches, two very different visions for the futures of America and Iraq. Barack Obama and John McCain delivered dueling speeches today on foreign policy and America's future course in the Middle East. We bring you the highlights back-to-back in today's episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Phil Gramm Whine Time

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:43:38 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: Phil Gramm Whine TimeYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Was Phil Gramm right about America being a nation of whiners in a mere mental recession? Will John McCain continue to receive his advice? We take a look at the weekend's continuing Phil Gramm fallout in today's Sunday Show Roundup episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: Real American?

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:46:22 EDT

Real American?Your Daily Politics Video Blog: It's been a slow burn up until now but it seems like the McCain surrogates are finally starting to pick up steam in their efforts to brand Barack Obama as un-American. We take a closer look in today's episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: McCain's Absolute Disgrace

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:07:58 EDT

McCain's Absolute DisgraceYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Fresh from the airwaves, we hit the video vault to find out just why John McCain believes Social Security is an "absolute disgrace" (including special new debamboozling video to help you not be spun by the McCain camp's damage control).

TPMtv: I Gotta Be Me

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:45:20 EDT

I Gotta Be MeYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Are the Rove proteges reshaping McCain's campaign? Are they cracking down on the cringey laugh and turning McCain into just one more bland teleprompter jockey? And what's the progress on scoring the budget victory numbers? We bring you all up to date in today's McCain campaign update (with special new cringey laugh footage).

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Iraq Backtrack Flak

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:30:47 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: Iraq Backtrack FlakYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The McCain camp has jumped all over Obama's statement last week that he would continue to "refine" his Iraq policy following a planned upcoming meeting with military leaders in the country. Obama says he's remained totally consistent, but Joe Lieberman and the Fox News Sunday "All-Star Panel" beg to differ.

TPMtv: Golden Fleece Award: BMW Direct

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:34:09 EDT

Golden Fleece Award: BMW DirectYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The late Sen. William Proxmire saved his Golden Fleece Award for federal government boondoggles but he might have made an exception for GOP direct mail firm BMW Direct -- which takes obscure Republican candidates and turns them into money-making machines for itself.

TPMtv: Am NOT Not An Expert!

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:21:38 EDT

Am NOT Not An Expert!Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Did John McCain say he didn't know much about economics or not? In today's episode of TPMtv, we go to the tape.

TPMtv: Wesley Clark Hyperventorama

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:26:40 EDT

Wesley Clark HyperventoramaYour Daily Politics Video Blog: In today's episode of TPMtv, the very best of MSM hyperventilation about Wes Clark's non-demeaning comments about John McCain.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Sunday Smorgasbord

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:06:23 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: Sunday SmorgasbordYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Emanuel and Pawlenty engage in a Lame-Off, Terry McAuliffe pronounces Bill on the Obama Bus, and Wes Clark hits McCain at his strongest point. All that and more in today's Sunday Show Roundup Smorgasbord edition of TPMtv.

TPMtv: CNN: All Hail McDifferent!

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:46:44 EDT

CNN: All Hail McDifferent!Your Daily Politics Video Blog: See how CNN manages to get through a list of policies where Bush and McCain agree without mentioning Iraq or the War on Terror.

TPMtv: Bush DOJ Scandal, Update #1

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:37:02 EDT

Bush DOJ Scandal, Update #1Your Daily Politics Video Blog: As you know, Justice Department Inspector General Glenn Fine came out yesterday with the first installment of his long-awaited report on the panoply of DOJ scandals growing out of last year's US Attorneys firing story. In today's episode we bring you up to date on Fine's key findings and explain why installment one is an ominous sign for those actually involved in the firings.

TPMtv: TIM PAWLENTY V.P. MADNESS!

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:48:26 EDT

TIM PAWLENTY V.P. MADNESS!Your Daily Politics Video Blog: With the general election matchup finally set, it's time for the the respective nominees to engage in the rigorous process of vetting potential candidates for running mate. Today TPMtv presents its own special vetting of much-discussed prospective McCain pick, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (R).

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: D.C. (Flip) Flop House

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:45:40 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: D.C. (Flip) Flop HouseYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The general election is underway and the flip flop charges are flying. This past week both candidates reversed positions - Obama on public financing, McCain on offshore drilling. Whose flip was worse than whose flop? We match 'em up in today's Sunday Show Roundup episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: 2008 General Election Roundup #1

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:20:12 EDT

2008 General Election Roundup #1Your Daily Politics Video Blog: The national polls haven't been great for John McCain of late. But the state by states are worse. We run through the latest numbers in episode one of our weekly 2008 General Election Roundup.

TPMtv: A Chat with Matt Yglesias

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:32:38 EDT

A Chat with Matt YglesiasYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Matt Yglesias, former TPM Associate Editor and all-around blog star, has a new foreign policy book out, Heads in the Sand: How the Republicans Screw Up Foreign Policy and Foreign Policy Screws Up the Democrats. We caught up with him last week at The Strand bookstore here in lower Manhattan and asked him whether he thinks Democrats are ever going to get out of the fetal position when it comes to taking the fight to Republicans on their catastrophic foreign policy record.

TPMtv: McCain's Social Security Bamboozle

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:45:43 EDT

McCain's Social Security BamboozleYour Daily Politics Video Blog: One of the most entertaining things about the 2008 campaign has been watching John McCain embrace all of President Bush's policies and word game flimflams. And there's no better example than Social Security where McCain has not only adopted President Bush's proposal to phase out Social Security and replace it with private investment accounts he's even adopted Bush's word game bamboozlement to try to trick voters into thinking he doesn't support the policy he actually does support. Those of us who are about to talk straight, Salute You!

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Tim Russert, 1950-2008

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:56:17 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: Tim Russert, 1950-2008Your Daily Politics Video Blog: As you know, Tim Russert, NBC Washington Bureau Chief and moderator of Meet the Press since 1991, died suddenly last Friday at the age of 58. We remember him in today's Sunday Show Roundup epsidoe of TPMtv.

TPMtv: Be Gone, Demons!

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:01:41 EDT

Be Gone, Demons! Your Daily Politics Video Blog: We take another look at Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's (R) exorcism in today's episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: Hit the Road, Joe

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:40:30 EDT

Hit the Road, JoeYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Are the Senate Dems finally going to toss Joe Lieberman overboard? We ask the question in today's episode of TPMtv and look at one way grassroots Dems across the country may be able to give the final push that sends him over the edge.

TPMtv: 2008: Battle Lines Drawn

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:37:21 EDT

2008: Battle Lines DrawnYour Daily Politics Video Blog: With the general election campaign now upon us, we thought we'd take a look at the map and see where the real swing states are this cycle.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: End of the Beginning

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:41:30 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: End of the BeginningYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Hillary Clinton finally conceded over the weekend, marking the official end of the presidential primaries. Is she now angling for the VP slot? And as the general election fight kicks off, is there any way McCain can claim to be the actual change candidate?

TPMtv: Panties in a Bunch

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:24:04 EDT

Panties in a BunchYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Some people seem to think torture and violations of the Geneva Conventions are a big deal. But not Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA). Apparently, it's just the sort of stuff they did at frat parties back when he was in college. Putting panties on guys' heads seem to be a particular favorite with him. We take a look in today's episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: McCain Leaves Fox Speechless

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:38:31 EDT

McCain Leaves Fox SpeechlessYour Daily Politics Video Blog: If you were awful enough to delight in John McCain's prebuttal speech trainwreck last night, feast your eyes on the Fox News commentators trying to decide if it was just bad or downright terrible.

TPMtv: Let's End on a High Note!

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:22:07 EDT

Let's End on a High Note!Your Daily Politics Video Blog: It looks like the curtain may be drawing to a close on the Obama-Clinton drama. But what about Terry McAuliffe, who's raised campaign spinning to something approaching performance art. And I'm not kidding or being facetious about my admiration. When a campaign manager for a major presidential candidate shows up on set wearing a Hawaiian shirt with a bottle of rum as a prop, you know you're in unexplored territory. As we wait for the events of the evening we take a moment to review Terry's recent oeuvre.

TPMtv: Release the Hounds!

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:33:45 EDT

Release the Hounds!Politics Video Blog: Scott McClellan's surprisingly criitcal memoir of his time as White House Press Secretary put the White House in full-on damage control mode. McClellan's book may have been off-message, but the White House and its surrogates were conspicuously "on" in their response.

TPMtv: Hey, Wha' Hoppened?

Thu, 29 May 2008 17:46:54 EDT

Hey, Wha' Hoppened?Your Daily Politics Video Blog: In his bombshell new book, What Happened, former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan lashes out at his old employer in a massive Bush-administration-wide bus-throwing-under. Better late than never? To assist Mr. McClellan with his big media sales push, we thought we might go back and revisit some of the lowlights from back when what he said actually mattered.

TPMtv: Down-Ballot AdStravaganza!

Wed, 28 May 2008 13:57:38 EDT

Down-Ballot AdStravaganza!Your Daily Politics Video Blog: AdStravaganza fans, rejoice! If you liked our presidential AdStravaganzas then you'll love our down-ballot congressional campaign AdStravaganza. Many more candidates, much less quality!

TPMtv: Stonewall Johnson

Tue, 27 May 2008 15:40:13 EDT

Stonewall JohnsonYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Stonewall Johnson was born on January 21, 1824 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He went on to become one of the most revered Confederate generals of the American Civil War. Wait, that's Stonewall Jackson. Stonewall Johnson was born on March 21, 1951 in Washington D. C. and went on to become one of the most controversial and obstinate Administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency, whose testimony before Congress has given him the inside track for this year's Golden Duke Award for Outstanding Achievement in Corruption-based Chutzpah.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: RFK Gaffe-termath

Mon, 26 May 2008 11:24:52 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: RFK Gaffe-termathYour Daily Politics Video Blog: On a slow news weekend, the Sunday show pundits look at Sen. Clinton's comments from every angle.

TPMtv: The "Nuclear" Option

Thu, 22 May 2008 11:48:14 EDT

The "Nuclear" OptionYour Daily Politics Video Blog: May 31st, 2008: the survivors will call it Judgment Day, the day that Hillary Clinton hijacks the DNC's Rules and Bylaws Committee to achieve the full seating of Florida and Michigan's disputed delegates and effectively wrest the nomination away from Barack Obama. But wait... can this really happen? We take a look at the actual situation behind the hype in today's episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: Lanny's Induction Ceremony

Wed, 21 May 2008 14:39:51 EDT

Lanny's Induction CeremonyYour Daily Video Politics Blog: After much soul-searching and thought, in today's episode of TPMtv, Lanny Davis agrees to be inducted into the Fox News Liberal Media Bias Cult.

TPMtv: KY-OR Primary Preview

Tue, 20 May 2008 13:29:42 EDT

KY-OR Primary PreviewYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Join us tonight starting at 6 PM for results from Kentucky and later the Oregon primaries. And for an overview of what to expect and whether the Clinton-Obama quasi-truce will hold up, see today's Kentucky/Oregon roundup episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Appeaser Teaser: Gen. Election Preview

Mon, 19 May 2008 12:16:07 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: Appeaser Teaser: Gen. Election PreviewYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The general election matchup between John McCain and Barack Obama received a symbolic champagne bottle smash against the hull last week when President Bush implicitly attacked Barack Obama's foreign policy as appeasement during a speech in Jerusalem. Obama fired back, McCain jumped in, and the ship was off and sailing.

TPMtv: Terrymania!

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:41:14 EDT

Terrymania!Your Daily Politics Video Blog: In recent weeks Terry McAuliffe has managed to turn projectile nonsense into something approaching the sublime. But with the primary battle now rapidly winding down, Terry's tear may be coming to an end. So before it's over, in today's episode of TPMtv we bring you some of Terry's greatest recent moments.

TPMtv: GOP House of Cards

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:15:10 EDT

GOP House of CardsYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Last night the Democrats snatched up the open House seat in Mississippi's heavily Republican 1st district, their third pickup this year of an open seat previously held by a Republican. In each case, the national GOP threw everything they had at holding onto the seat. In today's episode we explore just how bad a sign this could be for the GOP's prospects come November.

TPMtv: McCain's Lobbying Pals: Vol. 57

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:03:01 EDT

TPMtv: McCain's Lobbying Pals: Vol. 57Your Daily Politics Video Blog: John McCain's got so much experience in dealing with rogue regimes that he's got the rogue regimes' lobbyists running his campaign.Roger Stone in TPMtv

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: The Long Goodbye

Mon, 12 May 2008 11:41:09 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: The Long GoodbyeYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The question now doesn't seem to be whether or not Hillary Clinton will continue to wage a campaign, but rather how she wages it as the final three weeks of primaries plays out. And her comments last week to USA Today concerning the white working-class vote suggest that the question is still up in the air.

TPMtv: Lanny Inanity!

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:35:47 EDT

Lanny Inanity!Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Hillary Clinton's campaign is running primarily on the sheer defiant enthusiasm of her supporters and staff, and perhaps no one embodies that doggedness more than former Special Counsel to President Clinton, Lanny Davis. In today's episode of TPMtv we present Lanny's pièce de résistance, his stint on CNN's Tuesday night North Carolina and Indiana primary coverage.

TPMtv: IN / NC Primary Recap

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:25:40 EDT

IN / NC Primary RecapYour Daily Video Politics Blog: It was the latest night of the primary season. And after outperforming expectations on big nights in March and April, Hillary Clinton finally came up short. In today's episode of TPMtv, we look at the results and game out where the campaign goes from here.

TPMtv: IN/NC Primary Preview

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:35:18 EDT

IN/NC Primary PreviewYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The polls start closing in two hours. Find out what the final polls say, what to expect tonight and even the little noticed trend that could determine the outcome of the race.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Gas Tax Holiday (From Reality)

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:18:14 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: Gas Tax Holiday (From Reality)Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Hillary Cinton took to the Sunday show airwaves to defend her gas tax holiday against Senator Obama and all those elitist, out-of-touch economists.

50 Shots: The Sean Bell Demonstrations - Ground Hounds

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:40:17 EDT

Max Blumenthal takes us to the streets of Queens, where New Yorkers vent their rage against the Sean Bell verdict, a travesty of justice with implications in the presidential campaign.Links:www.maxblumenthal.commyspace.com/tshomakerwww.dujeous.net

TPMtv: So Long, Lurita

Thu, 01 May 2008 12:32:49 EDT

So Long, LuritaYour Daily Politics Video Blog: With the parade of stuttering, parsing and forgetting witnesses that the Bush administration has produced, it can be easy to take such performances for granted. But we'll never forget General Services Administration chief Lurita Doan. That's because when it came to testifying before Congress, Doan was something special.

TPMtv: McCain's Yes, No, Maybe

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:02:37 EDT

McCain's Yes, No, MaybeYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Behind the recent "100 years" brouhaha has been Sen. McCain's claim that we should be seeing our occupation of Iraq following the model of our long-term troop deployments in Germany, Japan and South Korea. But yesterday, the Huffington Post noted that McCain actually hasn't been consistent on this point either -- sometimes saying we need to leave soon and that Iraqis will never accept a permanent US presence and other times that he thinks they'll be fine with it and that he'd be happy staying for 100 or 1,000 years.

TPMtv: In His Own Words

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:57:08 EDT

In His Own WordsYour Daily Politics Video Blog: 100 Years in Iraq? Yes, he really did say it. Again and again. We explain the whole story in today's episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: McCain's "Respectful" Campaign

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:18:16 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: McCain's "Respectful" CampaignYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Sen. McCain's extreme makeover continues. And Sunday show yakkers are eager to sign on.

Ground Hounds: Afghans in Bucharest

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EDT

George Turner reports for us from his visit to the Young Atlanticists Summit in Bucharest. Part of the NATO summit there. George gives access to some interesting insights from a fascinating group of Afghan students. Young Atlanticists

TPMtv: Clinton's New Math

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:06:54 EDT

Clinton's New MathYour Daily Politics Video Blog: With the pledged delegate lead now out of reach, the Clinton campaign is focused on the popular vote. In today's episode of TPMtv, Greg Sargent looks at the different ways to slice and dice the numbers and what it would take for Sen. Clinton to grab hold of the popular vote lead.

TPMtv: Pennsylvania Post-Game

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:29:56 EDT

Pennsylvania Post-GameYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Hillary Clinton achieved a solid win in the Pennsylvania Primary Tuesday night, but just how much does her 10-point win change the look of the Democratic nomination battle? We break down some numbers in today's episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: GOP Justice

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:50:28 EDT

GOP JusticeYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Usually, it's not a good thing when a Republican elected official gets caught with hundreds of tapes of himself having sex with prostitutes. But for Cumberland County Commissioner Bruce Barclay (R), it was his lucky day. We give you the low-down in today's episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Towering Babble

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:14:10 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: Towering BabbleYour Daily Politics Video Blog: How much substanceless absurdity and ridiculousness can be squeezed into this campaign before Tuesday's big Pennsylvania Primary? Watch everybody cram like crazy in today's Sunday Show Roundup episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: Wall to Wall Ugly

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:59:39 EDT

Wall to Wall UglyYour Daily Politics Video Blog: If you were spared watching it in real time, relive the awfulness of last night's ABC debate in today's episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: Stupidest Guy on Earth Speaks Out

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:38:12 EDT

Stupidest Guy on Earth Speaks OutYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The President bears the greatest responsibility for the catastrophe of the Iraq war. He was the key decision maker at every point. And he's fundamentally accountable. But if you look into the innards of the process that led to war there is probably no one who was either responsible for or involved with more of the bad decisions, more of the conscious decisions or horrible ideas than Doug Feith. You'd think someone like that would be keeping a low profile. But in fact he's got a new book out explaining how Iraq was a great idea, how nothing was his fault and sticking it to his enemies. Trainwreck is an overused term, but in today's episode of TPMtv we look at some choice moments from Feith's book release media tour where he explains how you've got the whole thing all wrong.

TPMtv: Marianas: Let's Go to the Videotape

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:20:33 EDT

Marianas: Let's Go to the VideotapeYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Still more news coming out about Colorado Sen. candidate Bob Schaffer (R) and his efforts to bring the Marianas island sweatshop system to the mainland. In today's episode we bring you the latest on Schaffer and video from the Marianas sweatshops themselves.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Bitter (Pundits) Pill

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:25:57 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: Bitter (Pundits) PillYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Sunday show pundits agree, Obama's "bitter" remarks were really bad. We give you it all in today's Sunday show roundup.

TPMtv: Marianas: I'm Loving It!

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:38:06 EDT

Marianas: I'm Loving It!Your Daily Politics Video Blog: As we've been reporting, Colorado senate candidate Bob Schaffer (R) says we should remodel our national immigration policy on that of the Mariana Islands -- a program notorious for child prostitution, forced abortions, beatings, slavery, twelve hour days and sex trafficking. Now it turns out he went on a Jack Abramoff junket to the islands and came back saying it was A-OK! We look at the latest in today's episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: "Progress" Report

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:32:26 EDT

"Progress" ReportYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Seven months after the start of the "surge," General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker returned to Capitol Hill Tuesday to update senators on the "fragile and reversible" progress in Iraq. We have the highlights.

TPMtv: 100 Years of Quietude?

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:46:22 EDT

100 Years of Quietude?Your Daily Politics Video Blog: John McCain won't stop trying to change the subject. And the RNC just won't stop lying on his behalf about his 100 years in Iraq remark. In today's episode we run through the record. That one townhall event wasn't the only time he said this. At other points he said 1000 years, 10,000 years, even a million years. In other words, he was saying this all the time. Now he wants to run away from it, change the subject, change what he meant and generally bully anybody who wants to bring it up.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Petraeus Part Deux

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:13:07 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: Petraeus Part DeuxYour Daily Politics Video Blog: In advance of Tuesday's congressional appearances by Gen. Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker, the Sunday shows were all Iraq. Was the Basra offensive successful? Did the surge work? Is political reconciliation occurring? It's all good, if you're a Republican deadender.

TPMtv: '08 Roundup: Episode #18

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:42:57 EDT

'08 Roundup: Episode #18Your Daily Politics Video Blog: In today's episode we examine the contending theories for how racialized voting may be affecting the Democratic primary race.

TPMtv: The Argument

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:27:27 EDT

The ArgumentYour Daily Politics Video Blog: In today's episode we look at news that the Clinton camp is discussing Jeremiah Wright in conversations with super delegates and how the press and spinners on both sides are reacting.

TPMtv: Not All Fun & Games

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:50:07 EDT

Not All Fun & GamesYour Daily Politics Video Blog: We've resisted the urge to foist fake news on you in honor of April Fool's Day. But today we've decided to bring you some of my own true moments of foolishness. You may think putting together TPMtv is just a walk in the park. But try keeping a straight face with Florida Rep. Bob Allen's claim that rather than soliciting the guy in the next bathroom stall for sex he was actually trying offer his assistance in case his stall mate had been struck by lightning. Not an easy thing. So today, in honor of the one year anniversary of TPMtv we're bringing you some of our favorite moments from the cutting room floor.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Should She Stay or Should She Go?

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:40:38 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: Should She Stay or Should She Go?Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Calls for Hillary's exit and her fighting response was the big topic on the Sunday shows, with Obama supporters reeling back some of their more aggressive calls from earlier in the week. We bring you the highlights in today's Sunday Show Roundup.

TPMtv: Summa Bosniatica

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:13:32 EDT

Summa BosniaticaYour Daily Politics Video Blog: If you want to see the whole story of Hillary Clinton's Bosnia flap from start to finish and make up your own mind (or just relive the trainwreck) behold...

TPMtv: McCain's Achilles Heel

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:14:20 EDT

McCain's Achilles HeelYour Daily Politics Video Blog: 100 years? 1,000 years? 10,000 years!?! Think what you want about who's being unfair, who should drop and the like in the primary race. The Democrats are missing a big opportunity to strike early at John McCain's Achilles heel -- his lockstep support for an extremely unpopular war. We lay out the key points in today's episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: King of Swing

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:43:07 EDT

King of SwingYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Sure you know about Eliot Spitzer's hooker-gate implosion. But did long-time Spitzer nemesis and GOP dirty trickster Roger Stone grease the skids for Spitzer's downfall with information he learned while chillin' at a Miami swingers club? In today's episode of TPMtv we bring you all the lurid details.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: McCain of Arabia

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:57:39 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: McCain of ArabiaYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Does McCain have al Qaeda on the brain? And which Democratic campaign is definitively evil? We run down the key questions raised on this weekends Sunday shows.

TPMv: '08 Roundup: Episode #17

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:15:28 EDT

'08 Roundup: Episode #17Your Daily Politics Video Blog: So where do we stand in the presidential race? Have Wright and the CinC questions hurt Obama? It's just a snapshot. But as of today the answer looks like a pretty clear yes. In today's campaign 2008 roundup we survey the numbers.

TPMtv: Unfit to Serve

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:11:30 EDT

Unfit to ServeYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The gaffes are the least of it. In today's episode of TPMtv, we discuss why John McCain's poor grasp of foreign policy and military strategy makes him a dangerous choice for the role of commender-in-chief.

TPMtv: Young Bites Back

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:36:04 EDT

Young Bites BackYour Daily Politics Video Blog: For two years now, we've been chronicling Alaska Rep. Don Young's (R) efforts to be involved in every major political corruption scandal of the last decade. And now that the political waters are rising around him back in his home state, he's gone on the attack. So here in today's episode of TPMtv, we bring you some of the choice mouth-foaming moments.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Fox Goes Wright After Obama

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:58:40 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: Fox Goes Wright After ObamaYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Lotta Rev. Wright on the Sunday shows this weekend. But nothing quite matched Fox News Sunday's -- dare I say -- Jihad against Barack Obama.

TPMtv: Weekend Clip Extravaganza: Episode #7

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:53:06 EDT

Weekend Clip Extravaganza: Episode #7Your Daily Politics Video Blog: More on Mitt Romney's dog fixation, Mark Penn loses his remaining dignity, and Lou Dobbs loses his mind, all in today's episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: '08 Roundup: Episode #16

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:28:15 EDT

'08 Roundup: Episode #16Your Daily Politics Video Blog: With almost six weeks until the next primary and with tensions already at a feverish peak, what will the Clinton and Obama campaigns focus their attentions on from now until Pennsylvania? We preview the long slog until the Keystone State in today's '08 Roundup edition of TPMtv.

TPMtv: Send in The Clown

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:38:32 EDT

Send in The ClownYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Gerry Ferraro is catching a lot of flak these days. But here at TPM we want to thank her. It's been an exhausting primary season. And we've needed some comic relief in a big way. Saying Barack Obama was lucky to be black may only have been one more 'unfortunate' statement in a string of beauts this election cycle. But going on every show currently on the air to express her outrage at the response to her comments has simply been comedy gold. Check out some of the best moments in today's episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: Eliot's Mess

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:39:49 EDT

Eliot's MessYour Daily Politics Video Blog: So how exactly did the Feds end up investigating the New York Governor for paying for sex from prostitutes? We try to untangle the story.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Deep Doo-Doo-Over

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:06:27 EDT

Sunday Show Roundup: Deep Doo-Doo-OverYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The Democratic party seems to have quite a mess on its hands with the unresolved status of Michigan and Florida's delegates. Can the party find a solution before reaching an ugly August convention battle? We search for answers in today's Sunday Show Roundup episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: '08 Roundup: Episode #15

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:51:25 EST

'08 Roundup: Episode #15Your Daily Politics Video Blog: She may have netted only a handful of delegates, but Tuesday's primary wins by Hillary Clinton had a huge psychological impact on the race. And on the Republican side, what is President Bush doing to help out the Dems' chances in 2008? All that and more in today's '08 Roundup episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: McCain Can't Quit John Hagee

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:00:09 EST

McCain Can't Quit John HageeYour Daily Politics Video Blog: There's been a lot of chatter over the last few days about John McCain's embrace of Pastor John Hagee, who's well-known for a history of anti-Catholicism and claims that God will send terrorists to create a "bloodbath" in America for its support of a two state solution in Israel/Palestine. So what is it exactly that Hagee's said and just how much has McCain cozied up to him? We thought we'd put all the choicest moments into one quick video so you could take a look and make up your own mind.

TPMtv: Texas / Ohio Preview

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:11:26 EST

Texas / Ohio PreviewYour Daily Politics Video Blog: It's all over but the voting (and caucusing). So in today's episode of TPMtv, we go over which states are voting, how many delegates each has, what to expect, and just how that weird Texas Caucus/Primary works.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Denounce or Reject?

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:47:22 EST

Sunday Show Roundup: Denounce or Reject?Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Use Barack Obama's middle name at a rally and John McCain wants no part of you. But call the Catholic Church the "great whore" and the presumptive Republican nominee will glady take your endorsement. We try to parse the double standard with some help from the talking heads in today's Sunday Show Roundup episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: Weekend Clip Extravaganza: Episode #6

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:27:21 EST

Weekend Clip Extravaganza: Episode #6Your Daily Politics Video Blog: It was quite a week: John McCain forgetting which party he's in, Pat Buchanan and Tucker Carlson saying they're not going to take anti-White Man prejudice any longer, Tim Russert channels angry Iraqi nationalists and so much more.

TPMtv: '08 Roundup: Episode #14

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:30:31 EST

'08 Roundup: Episode #14Your Daily Politics Video Blog: What's likely next Tuesday? And what's John McCain's real plan for running against Barack Obama? We give you our read in today's episode of our weekly campaign 2008 roundup.

TPMtv: When Russerts Attack

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:24:17 EST

When Russerts AttackYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The standout performance of last night was Tim Russert's repeated tirades at the candidates for not answering his clownish questions. So we thought we'd string all of Tim's gonzo moments into one tight reel. Let's all repeat together, "I'm rough enough, I'm tough enough, and doggone it, people like me!"

TPMtv: Campaign Finance Deformed

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:59:01 EST

Campaign Finance DeformedYour Daily Politics Video Blog: John McCain: straight shootin' maverick and courageous champion of campaign finance reform. So then why is he currently doing his best to defy the FEC and make his own set of campaign finance rules? We puzzle it all out in today's episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: John McCain Lobbyin' Blues

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:09:39 EST

John McCain Lobbyin' BluesYour Daily Politics Video Blog: The affair story was thin, thin, thin. But the lobbying shenanigans are the real deal. We look at the latest on Mr. Clean Government, John McCain, in today's episode of TPMtv.

TPMtv: Straight Talk, Express Version

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:33:29 EST

Straight Talk, Express VersionYour Daily Politics Video Blog: John McCain boils down his central campaign message.

TPMtv: '08 Roundup: Episode #13

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:27:03 EST

'08 Roundup: Episode #13Your Daily Politics Video Blog: Campaign 2008 Roundup, Episode #13

TPMtv: A Tale of 3 Speeches

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:04:50 EST

A Tale of 3 SpeechesYour Daily Politics Video Blog: Tuesday night Barack Obama extended his election winning streak over Hillary Clinton to 9 with a victory in the Wisconsin primary (and then 10 with a Hawaii caucus win), while John McCain put Mike Huckabee a little further away in his rear-view mirror with wins in Wisconsin and Washington. The tone and the timing of the three post-primary speeches told the story of the night.