At his best, Obama promised to work with Republicans to reduce the deficit in a way that honors both individualism and community.

We're living in an era of unprecedented change, and I want to be a part of documenting it.

Every now and then, a presidential candidate surprises us with a truly human and honest moment.

President George W. Bush won reelection in 2004 largely because he was seen as comfortable in his own skin, while rival John Kerry was viewed as a flip-flopping opportunist.

Obama still has work to do with the vision thing. Convincing voters that he has a credible, practical plan to turn the nation around is a process, not a speech.

Most political journalists come to Washington because they're snappy writers, big thinkers, or news breakers. Me? My ticket to the big leagues had little to do with talent. It was mostly about the governor I was covering, Bill Clinton.

Clearly, the Obama presidency hasn't wiped out racial prejudices.