Republican Tensions Flare in the Open May 24, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, Congressional Reporter Andrea Seabrook looks at the unusually out-in-the-open squabbling among Republicans on Capitol Hill.
Fog of War Clouds Bush Campaign May 20, 2004 • The impression of chaos -- of losing control -- in Iraq is very strong among voters now and it seems to be affecting political judgments. President Bush held a little pep rally on Capitol Hill this week, and despite warnings from his commanding generals, the president insisted Iraqis are "ready to take the training wheels off."
'W Stands for Women' -- But Which Ones? May 17, 2004 • The Bush campaign is making its pitch for female voters, a constituency that traditionally favors Democrats. While Kerry's camp focuses on single and minority women, Bush is focusing on his lone outpost of strong support: married white women, NPR's Juan Williams says.
Kerry's Southern Swing May 15, 2004 • NPR Correspondent Scott Horsley joins Kerry's campaign for a Southern swing.
'Them Damned Pictures' May 7, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving says the prison abuse scandal further complicates U.S. policy in Iraq .
The GOP's Family Feud May 4, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin says Sen. Arlen Specter's narrow primary win shows Republicans have learned to stick together despite intra-party differences.
Back to Vietnam, Again April 29, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, Senior National Correspondent Linda Wertheimer says the Bush team's attacks on Sen. John Kerry's Vietnam-era protests recall similar attacks in 2000 on another war veteran running for president -- Arizona Sen. John McCain.
Bush's Black Legacy April 26, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, Senior Correspondent Juan Williams says that while President Bush hasn't had the best reputation among African American voters, he should get credit for naming blacks to the highest levels of power.
The Tricky Politics of Adversity April 22, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, NPR elections editor Beth Donovan analyzes why President Bush's poll numbers are up despite bad news all around him.
Book Wars: The Election-Year Rush to Publish April 19, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving examines the mountain of political books hitting the stores this election year.
A President Under Fire April 15, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin remembers an earlier April when the White House was under fire.
Information Flow Easier to Control than Events April 12, 2004 • In the latest Politically Speaking column, NPR White House Correspondent Don Gonyea notes the interesting timing of the release of the briefing memo on Osama bin Laden.
A Battle over Bush's Daily Brief April 8, 2004 • Condoleezza Rice's testimony won't end the debate over declassifying Sept. 11 documents, Intelligence Correspondent Mary Louise Kelly writes.
Getting Ahead of History April 5, 2004 • Many are looking forward to National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice's appearance before the Sept. 11 commission, but the moment comes with a caveat: major Washington media moments often confound expectations.
Dick Clarke's American Poll Stand April 2, 2004 • 'Against All Enemies' may be at the top of bestseller lists, are Americans buying its message?