Eleanor Clift

The House GOP's anti-Obama stand risks marginalizing a wounded party.

The part they played in Kennedy, Geithner dramas.

A surprising number of Americans are switching religions.

Bush's farewell address was the president at his worst.

Obama's next big decision—and its implications.

Could Barack Obama become the next Ronald Reagan?

Keeping the independent aboard shows Obama's pragmatism.

At a Kansas City center for children in poverty, Obama's election brings hope. But so much more is needed.

The way he won is as significant as his victory itself. Can he keep the movement going?

By Eleanor Clift Of the five new Democratic senators elected so far (three races are still unresolved), it's fair to say each one of them has the potential to be a force in their party and in the governing majority Barack Obama is assembling on Capitol Hill.

Despite his pollster's predictions, that group isn't likely to save McCain. So the question becomes, how can the GOP save itself?

Awash in money, the Dems may turn this into a party tsunami.

How Obama has energized local students

Her Everywoman act plays well, and the GOP may try again to target Obama as elitist.

Newt Gingrich, bedeviling a Bush again.

How older voters will weigh crisis management in the campaign.

The Palin pick is only one reason McCain is suddenly doing well with the religious right.

She's not ready to be president but she improved McCain's odds.

Democrats leave Denver on a high note, but there are lingering fears about their chances in November.

By Eleanor Clift [youtube:268ncnoitEc] Women of all ages had tears in their eyes as Hillary Clinton commanded the stage Tuesday evening at the Pepsi Center.

The factors that could break the campaign wide open

With a new swift-boat style attack book, the Republicans are doing a masterful job of defining Barack Obama. It's time to fight back … and quickly.

Obama's cool, cerebral style may be just what we need

If he won't refute McCain's attacks, does he look stronger or weaker?

Obama's trip made him look strong, while McCain looked out of touch.

What will keep The New Yorker's image from sticking?

Why Webb would rather stay in the Senate than be Obama's veep.

It's hard to feel sympathy for Wes Clark's mistakes in the no-win controversy over John McCain's military service.

Inside Obama's 50-state strategy.

On health care, Iraq and other issues, even some Republicans fear the party's image is badly tarnished. Can McCain restore the luster?