Read and comment on blog entries about the election written by NBR staffers, including Washington Bureau Chief Darren Gersh.

The Couch Surfing Voters of California

posted by Darrem Gersh, Washington Bureau Chief on January 30, 2008

I learned a new phrase when I was out in California last week: "Couch Surfing." As far as I can tell, "couch surfing" started out as a way to describe the practice of crashing on friends sofas around the world as a way to travel without the nuisance of paying for a hotel. There is... + More

The Florida Primary

posted by Jeff Yastine, Senior Correspondent on January 29, 2008

Today's story on the Florida primary focused in on the effects that the ongoing foreclosure crisis is having on voters' moods and the political rhetoric of GOP and democratic candidates. But two other factors in Florida's "real estate economy" also figure... + More

A Fly on the Wall at the Florida Republican Primary Debate

posted by Nicole Letaw, Associate Producer on January 25, 2008

I am starting to think I am becoming Republican because it seems like I have been paying more attention to that political party this election...not by choice, but chance. I was so busy over... + More

Race to the White House

posted by Nicole Letaw, Associate Producer on January 11, 2008

Last night, my friends and I gathered to watch the Republican debate. We had discussions in between and afterwards; we talked about what's most important to us. We also thought Ronald Reagan was resurrected from the... + More

The Money Race

posted by Darren Gersh, Washington Bureau Chief on January 8, 2008

The primaries have just begun, but the money race had been underway for a year. So, we know a lot about where the cash is coming from in this election cycle. Lawyers, real estate investors and Wall Street continue to be the biggest sources of cash. I suppose that... + More

John McCain, Economic Savior?

posted by Darren Gersh, Washington Bureau Chief on January 7, 2008

Seems hard to believe, but John McCain might be the best hope for economic conservatives in the 2008 election. How could this happen? First, it appears that Rudy Giuliani has miscalculated. The Mayor planned on skipping the early rounds of voting to concentrate...+ More

The Secret of Job Creation for Presidential Candidates

posted by Darren Gersh, Washington Bureau Chief on January 2, 2008

Here is what economist Jared Bernstein calls the "dirty little secret" of politics: President's don't create jobs. Sure, they talk about it. They take credit for it. Remember Bill Clinton promising to create 10 million new jobs. Remember how he took...+ More

Adding "Get Health Care" to Our "To Do" Lists

posted by Darren Gersh, Washington Bureau Chief on December 18, 2007

I don't know about you, but I don't like being told what to do. So, I am naturally skeptical of health care plans that require everyone to buy health insurance. (Hillary and Barack are going toe to toe on the issue in the Iowa Snow.) Along with the laundry... + More

Gersh on Washington - Political Disconnect

posted by Darren Gersh, Washington Bureau Chief on November 30, 2007

The Onion, my favorite source for satire, offered the most trenchant analysis of the presidential race that I’ve seen this year: "Americans Announce They’re Dropping Out of Presidential Race.” The Onion goes on to cite "intense media coverage of seemingly triavial issues" as one reason... + More

Iowa's Unique When it Comes to Health Care

posted by Darren Gersh, Washington Bureau Chief on November 5, 2007

I like Iowa. The people are thoughtful, kind, and modest. The voters I ran across understand what a privilege it is to help select the next leader of the free world. (Or as one Iowan put it to me, quoting a political analyst, "We don't chose the... + More

Less Election Fluff; More Election Facts

posted by Darren Gersh, Washington Bureau Chief on October 15, 2007

The election commentary has been helpfully focused of late on whether Hillary Clinton's laugh is genuine and on which calling plan applies when Rudy Giuliani talks to his wife during speeches. OK, I know it helps to have a sense of humor when following a presidential election, but I like... + More

"Gurvey's Public Offering" - Electronic Voting

posted by Scott Gurvey, New York Bureau Chief on March 14, 2007

You would think, in the electronic age of the 21st Century, we would be able to construct an electronic voting system which works and in which American voters could have confidence. Of course, you might also think we would have
considerably... + More

"Gersh on Washington" - Help Wanted 2008

posted by Darren Gersh, Washington Bureau Chief on January 29, 2007

World’s leading superpower is now seeking dynamic individual to serve as 44th President. You must have a vision for preventing nuclear war with Iran and North Korea, a strategy for dealing with increased military and economic... + More