Stories by Drew Westen
What led to the unusual decision to bet on futures rather than follow the century-old precedent of selecting someone who has actually accomplished something?
Posted on Oct 12, 2009, Source: AlterNet
Here are 15 things Obama can do in the debate to upstage McCain and show the public why he ran scared in the first place.
Posted on Sep 26, 2008, Source: Huffington Post
Dems have used the same playbook to guide themselves to losing presidential campaigns for decades. Here are the techniques Obama should avoid.
Posted on Aug 26, 2008, Source: Huffington Post
If John Edwards' infidelity is news, and he's not a candidate for anything, why isn't John McCain's?
Posted on Aug 13, 2008, Source: Huffington Post
Obama made clear that he will not resort to the low road, but he also will not take punches on the chin or below the belt.
Posted on Jun 7, 2008, Source: Huffington Post
Obama's brilliant discussion of race, class and patriotism shows substance unlike any politician in recent history.
Posted on Mar 21, 2008, Source: Huffington Post
When we are figuring out how to talk about immigration, we should listen to what Lyndon Johnson said in 1965 that convinced Congress to enact civil rights legislation.
Posted on Jul 10, 2007, Source: Huffington Post
When it comes to gun control, Democrats fall silent. As with many hot-button social issues, they can't figure out how to reach people's emotions. Here's how they can regain their moral compass -- and their power of speech.
Posted on Jun 25, 2007, Source: The American Prospect
