The XX Factor : Elizabeth Dole

RU Ready? That Depends: How Voting Is Like Dating

Melinda Henneberger — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:36:00 GMT

Just a year ago, the burning questions before us were whether we as a nation were ready to elect a black president, and whether we were ready for a woman in the White House. And in a sense, what we learned since then was yes and yes. Because even though...(read more)

Ungodly Ad Ends Dole's Career

Melinda Henneberger — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:07:00 GMT

On the positive side for Elizabeth Dole , she never again has to endure being called " Liddy ," a nickname she's been trying to shed at least as far back as the first story I ever read about her, in which I distinctly remember her being referred to as...(read more)

Then She Ate Her Godless Ice Cream From a Tiny Godless Cup

Melinda Henneberger — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:46:00 GMT

The good news is, we may finally have located the floor, the how-low-can-you-go spot where it's the negative campaigner who falls to the ground, embarrassed and wishing he or she had known the limits of voter tolerance for crazy ads. The bad news is,...(read more)

I'll See Your "Godless" and Raise You an "AWOL"

Rachael Larimore — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:37:00 GMT

Excellent post, Melinda! Are you starting a contest to ferret out the scummiest campaign tactic? Because that could keep us busy from now until Tuesday, when we'll be sitting around twiddling our thumbs and waiting for the exit polls. I think your Elizabeth...(read more)