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John McCain in Hanoi, Vietnam after being taken prisoner of war. (Francois Chalais)
Top Democratic strategists warn their own to stay away from McCain's war record.
A Washington, D.C., police officer in the weapons room of the Evidence Control Branch displays a gun confiscated by police. (Charlie Archambault for USN&WR)
A clear victory for gun advocates, it is still unlikely to end debates over other gun control laws.
U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) (L) and U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) testify during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill July 18, 2006 in Washington, DC. McCain and Obama are testifying about the "Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006," that will require full disclosure of all entities and organizations that receive federal funds. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
McCain needs to excite the dispirited party with his choice for the bottom of the ticket.
Scott McClellan testifies before the House Judiciary Committee June 20, 2008. (Jim Lo Scalzo For USN&WR)
Democratic lawmakers invited McClellan to elaborate on his book, 'What Happened.'
Presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., closes his eyes a the pastors leads a prayer for him at First Emanuel Baptist Church in New Orleans. (Alex Brandon/AP)
A new survey suggests the complex role of faith in the race for the White House.
(Obama Presidential Campaign/AP)
Growing up with the "Aloha Spirit" helped make him the candidate he is today.
At book signing party in NW Washington (Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)
In her new book, "Right Is Wrong," Arianna Huffington is critical of McCain and the Republican Party.
Sen. Barack Obama holds rally at Houston convention center with wife Michelle on March 3, 2008
Find out more about the "running mates."
Sen. Barack Obama photographed during an interview with USN&WR reporter Ken Walsh at the University of Maryland, College Park. (Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)
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Some think Olympics host Bob Costas would be best to replace Tim Russert on Meet the Press.
Ken Walsh (Charlie Archambault for USN&WR)
Having covered the White House for U.S. News full time since 1986, Ken Walsh brings perspective and insight to his magazine column.
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Michael Barone
The raid that freed the hostages recalls the Israelis at Entebbe, while the FBI looks inept.
John W. Mashek
Can we please move on to more substantive issues like the wars, taxes, energy costs, and so on?
Bonnie Erbe
He took the cowardly route by not resigning from Bush; will he try to redeem himself with Obama?
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