A staff writer, Alex Koppelman writes and edits Salon's political blog, War Room. He's also written for New York Magazine, has appeared on MSNBC, Fox News and CNN Headline News and is a contributing editor with Smith Magazine. The recipient of a 2006 GLAAD award for outstanding digital journalism article, Alex has been described by the New York Times' Opinionator blog as "Salon's astute political junkie" and by Canadian political blogger Kathy Shaidle as "a delusional liberal pantywaist... who still rides a bicycle. By choice. On the sidewalk."

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Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 17:09 PST

Senate Democrats' healthcare bill clears first hurdle

Majority Leader Harry Reid managed to round up 60 votes to open debate on the legislation
Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 16:01 PST

Reid has 60 votes -- for now, at least

The Senate Democrats' healthcare reform bill will pass its first test, but there are roadblocks ahead
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 14:39 PST

Real life is stranger than parody

A movie about the Tea Parties and a PSA featuring the president and NFL stars have more in common than you'd think Video
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 13:41 PST

Hoffman decision on election challenge this weekend

Victory's out of reach for now, but the conservative candidate may try to overturn the results
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 12:01 PST

Nelson off the fence on healthcare vote, Lincoln not

Key Democratic senators are being closely watched as the first test of the Senate reform bill approaches
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 10:30 PST

Obama falls below 50 percent in Gallup poll

A symbolic milestone is reached as the president's approval rating drops further
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 07:37 PST

"A whale is in trouble -- I have to go!"

A certain former vice president's reputation for being wooden and humorless turns out to be undeserved Video
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 15:45 PST

Victory slips from Hoffman's grasp again -- blame ACORN!

It's still possible the conservative could challenge the results of a special election, but for now, he's lost
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 13:35 PST

Lieberman to liberals: Bite me

The senator laughs off suggestions of retribution if he votes down healthcare reform legislation
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 12:29 PST

Senate to hold healthcare vote Saturday

Majority Leader Harry Reid needs to round up 60 votes in order to begin debate on his reform bill
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 10:54 PST

Report: Giuliani not running for governor; Senate instead?

The former New York City mayor is reportedly considering a run against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 09:34 PST

Majority of Republicans think ACORN stole election for Obama

A new poll shows a sizable minority of the country believes the president's election wasn't legitimate
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 07:37 PST

Hoffman retracts concession, says ACORN stole election

The conservative candidate worries about "scheming behind closed doors"
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 17:05 PST

Reid unveils details of healthcare reform bill

"Tonight begins the last leg of this journey," the Senate majority leader says at a press conference
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 14:13 PST

CBO: Reid bill costs $849 billion, deficit down $127 billion

The majority leader gets some good news about his version of healthcare reform legislation
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 13:40 PST

McCain defends former aides from Palin's criticism

The Arizona senator has asked his old staffers not to battle publicly over "Going Rogue," but he spoke up anyway
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 12:35 PST

Poll: Obama falls below 50 percent approval

The White House gets some bad news, as a reliable pollster finds the president in dangerous waters
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 10:26 PST

Obama says Guantanamo won't be closed on deadline

The president says the controversial detention facility won't be shuttered by January
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 07:19 PST

Biden stops by "The Daily Show"

The vice president sits down for an interview with Jon Stewart, and talks Video
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 17:30 PST

Reid ready to present health bill to fellow Dems

The Senate majority leader's taking another small step towards passing reform legislation
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 16:01 PST

GOP Rep. sorry for saying mayor's daughter could be kidnapped

Rep. John Shadegg, R-Ariz., offered a half-hearted apology over a warning about terror trials in NYC Video
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 14:08 PST

Dems beat filibuster of Obama judicial nominee

Eight months after the president made David Hamilton his first appointment to the bench, a win
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 12:33 PST

"Final question: Barack Obama -- is he the devil?"

Bill O'Reilly and Lou Dobbs get together to consider some important issues Video
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 10:35 PST

Racism, religious discrimination at Washington Times?

The paper's former editor-in-chief goes after President Obama's mother, and the ed page editor goes to the EEOC
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 07:25 PST

Stupak says he'll kill health bill without his amendment

The congressman responsible for a controversial abortion restriction wants it kept in reform legislation -- or else
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