From New York, a look at how Dan Rather’s last big story is himself. From Radar, Grumpy Legend of American Journalism Ben Bradlee sounds off on JFK, Watergate, Iraq, Hillary Clinton, and Carl Bernstein's strange choice in women. The Vigilante Journalist: Rolling Stone reporter Matt Taibbi discusses the war, campus politics, and his brief obsession with Thomas Friedman. How What It Takes by Richard Ben Cramer took Mark Halperin off course: Did a great book inspire a generation of bad political journalism? (and more) From The Village Voice, an article on Rudy's ties to a terror sheikh: Giuliani's business contracts tie him to the man who let 9/11's mastermind escape the FBI. Hounding the Bush Dogs: Meet the candidates who are taking on conservative Democrats. The poll numbers are up, and he’s finally performing well, but how do we know if Barack Obama has a knockout punch? (and an interview) A review of A Bound Man: Why We Are Excited About Obama and Why He Can't Win by Shelby Steele. The Ideal Opponent: Who are our potential presidents hoping to run against in the general election? Here's a rundown of the front-runners' ideal match-ups. Read, weep, and vote: A review of "writing" from the presidential candidates. iPower to the People: A look at the perils and promise of point-and-click politics.
