Political cartoonist elevates humor to art form

Pulitzer Prize-winning Politico cartoonist Matt Wuerker began drawing during Vietnam War; Discusses inspiration, unorthodox feedback he's received

• Sep 1, 2012

View from a Pulitzer-winning cartoonist

Politico's Matt Wuerker on Obama, Romney, Ryan and the rest of his cast of Beltway characters

• Sep 1, 2012
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Aide: Romney found Eastwood speech "funny"

Adviser says film icon veered off discussed talking points

• Sep 1, 2012

Rove apologizes to Mo. Rep. Akin for murder quip

GOP strategist apologized to Congressman Todd Akin after joking about the Missouri Senate candidate being murdered

• Aug 31, 2012

Obama defends foreign policy record

In remarks to troops in Fort Bliss, Texas, Obama disputes the notion that America is "in decline"

• Aug 31, 2012

In La., Romney asks where the water came from

Newly minted Republican nominee Mitt Romney tours flooded Lafitte area and asks, "Did the water come from the sky, or the rivers, or the ocean?"

• Aug 31, 2012

Fact-checking Eastwood's speech

In his unconventional convention speech, the actor took some liberties with the truth on issues like unemployment and the Afghanistan war

• Aug 31, 2012

Eastwood's convention surprise

During a sometimes humorous, other times scathing ad-libbed speech, he sharply criticized the president

• Aug 31, 2012

Biden slams Ryan for GM plant closing claims

The vice president appeared at a GM assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio to dispute GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan's charges

• Aug 31, 2012

Clint Eastwood a boon or bust for Romney campaign?

Pundits wondering if Hollywood icon's monologue takes away from Mitt Romney's message

• Aug 31, 2012

Tea Party's post-convention "victory lap"

Even though the movement's firebrands were missing on the main stage, tea party leaders say their message permeated the GOP convention

• Aug 31, 2012

Ann Romney: Eastwood did "a unique thing"

Mitt Romney's wife also said she is "glad" people saw a softer side of her husband at the Republican National Convention

• Aug 31, 2012

Romney made his case - will people believe it?

Mitt Romney gave a fine, workmanlike speech. Even with Clint Eastwood.

• Aug 31, 2012

Rubio: Romney will bring a new beginning

Florida Senator Marco Rubio said President Obama is a good man but a "bad president"

• Aug 31, 2012

Romney friends describe his faith and compassion

His fellow Mormon churchgoers recounted examples of how Romney affected them

• Aug 31, 2012

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