From Dissent, the newest way to vault from routine political notability into the stratosphere of presidential prospects is to write a book — but what does it really mean to speak of a “true author” of a campaign document? Millionaires-in-Chief: The top White House contenders are a lot richer than the rest of us — here's where they got it... and where it goes. Perhaps it's worth pausing to note some of the reasons that public financing of elections makes sense, even if it's getting no attention from the major presidential contenders. Will the real candidates please stand up? Americans shouldn't base their choice for president on meaningless factors like a candidate's tactics, image or supposed electability. The year that wasn't: A look at how 2007 defied conventional political wisdom. Businesses test candidates with logic puzzles; why not put presidential hopefuls to the test? Beyond (Wayne) Dumond: Todd Gitlin on eight questions reporters should ask Huckabee. National Review endorses Mitt Romney. Return of the Nativist: Ryan Lizza goes behind the Republicans’ anti-immigration frenzy. EJ Dionne on why the Republican's tough stance on immigration will help them in House races. Have you noticed how liberal white male reporters get crushes on right-wing male candidates?
