Election news & opinions from the nations top commentators.

Frontrunners fumble: Obama and other leading Democrats for president get upstaged by also-rans in 1st debate

Lynn Sweet gives her take on the first Democratic Debate in South Carolina.

The Democrats’ polling puzzle Can any candidate cover the party’s many bases?

Ronald Brownstein looks at the many facets of the Democratic Party.

How News Oozes Forth

Howard Kurtz writes about how stories move from the campaign trail to our minds.

The Return of Pragmatism?
Howard Fineman sees a return to Bush 41 style foreign policy and he finds it in some unlikely sources. Who has been talking with Colin Powell & who has been talking with Brent Scowcroft, Fineman has the scoop?

$400 Haircut & Still a Bad Hair Day
Howard Kurtz looks at the blogosphere reaction to John Edwards pricey move to get his ears lowered.

Entitlement
Richard Reeves uses John Edward’s pricey haircuts and a few other examples to speak to a growing sense of “entitlement” in our nation and in our elected officials.

The Abortion Wars
Eleanor Clift takes a look at the impact a major Supreme Court ruling might have on the campaigns and the country.