* How Lincoln became the third candidate in the election. * Taking apart Buzz Bissinger's Romney endorsement. * Lauren Bans travels to Patriot Camp in central Pennsylvania, where kids are being steeped in Tea Party teachings. * Bruni: Same-sex marriage probably has a better chance of prevailing by a voter referendum
Preparing for Thursday’s vice presidential showdown, Republican candidate Paul Ryan consults Theodor Seuss Geisel to simplify his message so that even a child—or American voter—can understand.
* Polls find Obama and Romney tied, but Romney voters say they're more likely to turn out and vote. * Notes for conservative thinkers should Romney lose. * Wealthy French want higher taxes, but not so high as 75% of their income. * Europeans depend on U.S. might for common defense,
* In Maine senate race, Republicans call into question Democratic challenger's World of Warcraft hobby. * NFL linemen don't like their new jerseys. * How Baby Boomers took everything that was handed to them, gobbled it up, and destroyed the economy. * Paglia on the history and future of capitalism-
In a meta-exploration of the “struggling artist” myth, Joe Fig paints portraits of artists—Basquiat, Rembrandt, Kahlo—as portrayed in classic films.
* Chávez wins reelection after 14 years in power; turnout among 19 million registered voters was record 80.4%. * Aaron Sorkin imagines dialogue between Obama and Jed Bartlett about the debate. * Although golf is a way for the President to disappear, Republicans attack his well known love for the game. * Educational
When asked why I devote a not inconsiderable amount of time and energy to football, I usually give one of two answers. There is the personal: I grew up watching the game. And there is the self-justifying: It’s inherently worth grappling with a sport watched by, on average,
* Unemployment unexpectedly falls to 7.8% in September, the lowest number since Obama took office. * Jack Welch says White House rigged the employment number because Obama lost the debate. * In honor of Joe Biden, 10 words you literally didn't know you were using incorrectly. * Literally a Chris Traeger/
* Greek leader says the "cash box" will be empty in November. * Romney's shift to center may have infuriated Democrats, but it won him the first debate. * Romney reverses position and says he takes back the 47% comment. * As the Arctic ice cap melts and reveals riches,
* Man and woman fight unemployment blues by visiting Disneyland every single day. * Tapes on Books: Digital mixtapes become unofficial soundtracks for beloved texts. * Videos and songs from the '80s explained for those who may be too young to understand. * See also: The sonic textures of parenting. * Will Oldham on
