It is difficult to turn on a television set or read the front page of a newspaper without finding President Obama featured prominently.

Extreme partisan deadlock is a cancer that endangers our nation. AsBarack Obama pointed out in his campaign, reason and compromise are needed now--right now.

Speculation is rampant as to who will be the next nominees for vice president; the process of selection will likely be as varied as in the past.

The possibilitythat theFlorida and Michiganprimariesmay be reheld illustrates the need for election reform.

The atypical politics of the 2008 presidential preliminaries will be dominated by new strategies.

If Chinese exports raise enough concern, their lack of quality might end up crippling the world economy.

The Senate's failure to pass legislation on immigration and other issues is unacceptable.

Charges of corruption in the San Diego city government should be investigated.