Mar 19th, 2007 · The French presidential election is no longer the simple two-horse race that political pundits had predicted, as a third candidate, Francois Bayrou, has shot up in the polls. Bayrou, who calls himself a centrist, is running just behind the Conservative and Socialist candidates.
Nov 9th, 2006 · The words of Donald Rumsfeld are part of a huge new collection of quotations, The Yale Book of Quotations. It's full of wisdom from pundits through the ages.
Sep 22nd, 2006 · The Miami Herald, which fired three reporters who took money for appearing on the anti-Castro broadcasts Radio and TV Marti, is feeling a backlash for its actions. Miami's anti-Castro community say the firings prove the Herald is in Castro's pocket.
Aug 11th, 2006 · Sen. Joe Lieberman's (D-CT) loss in his Democratic primary has sparked fierce debate on Capitol Hill. Some conservative pundits say the loss shows the political left won't stand behind a candidate who supports the war in Iraq. But progressives argue that Lieberman's loss demonstrates American impatience with the failures of the Bush administration's policies.
May 10th, 2006 · As jurors prepare for deliberations in the Enron federal fraud and conspiracy trial, NPR's Wade Goodwyn provides a look inside the courtroom. Former Enron CEO Jeff Skilling surprised pundits by keeping his temper in check on the stand. But the courtroom crackled with animosity during founder Ken Lay's testimony.
Apr 28th, 2006 · The debate over immigration has been dominated by politicians, pundits, and activists with differing viewpoints -- we hear from the owner of an L.A.-based garment factory owner who employs 3,800 workers, most of them immigrants.
Apr 25th, 2006 · Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick says the rape case involving two members of the Duke University lacrosse team can be seen as a Rorschach test for U.S. views on rape. Pundits, she says, are using the case to air preconceived opinions about rape and the legal system.
Mar 13th, 2006 · After 40 years of working in politics, pundit Mark Shields has seen the best and worst of our democracy. But he still believes good politics and courageous politicians can benefit our society.