Topic: Tim Russert

Dennis Kucinich out: Left loses a combative, cheerful voice in Congress

Former presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich lost in the Democratic primary Tuesday to Rep. Marcy Kaptur after their Ohio districts were merged by a Republican redistricting plan.

Mitt Romney tackles ‘ObamaCare,’ but what about ‘RomneyCare’?

As Mitt Romney offers a five-point replacement of Obama's health-care reform, he dodges its similarities to his own plan for Massachusetts, instituted during his time as governor.

Keith Olbermann: career at MSNBC is over effective immediately [VIDEO]

'Anti-establishment' MSNBC news anchor Keith Olbermann signed off for the last time, Friday.

Christine O'Donnell: Take our quiz

Intensely religious and uncompromisingly conservative, Christine O'Donnell rode a wave of anti-establishment anger to secure the GOP nomination for Delaware's Senate election. But how much do you really know about her? Take our quiz and find out.

No big media splash as Republican leader Ken Mehlman reveals he's gay

Republican leader Ken Mehlman’s announcement that he is gay elicited little more than a yawn in the mainstream media. Links to Mr. Mehlman’s past statements about homosexuality are one notable feature of the coverage.

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David Gregory wins Meet the Press moderator's chair

Biden's supreme challenge: no gaffes

Did John McCain throw the ultimate Hail-Mary?

The debates: high stakes, sound bites and zingers

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Opinion: The way to say those tricky VIP names

Mispronouncing them can be a grievous faux pas.

Election '08 (to an 8-year-old)

He doesn't understand why Hillary Clinton can't trade Bill to the Republicans for Mitt Romney and a state to be named later.