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Barack Obama guest-stars in Spider-Man issue #389

Tomorrow (Jan. 14), for the low price of $3.99, you can watch President-elect Barack Obama get inaugurated, be pursued by an evil doppleganger and exchange his signature fist-bump with Spider-Man. No, this isn't reality television; it's Marvel Comics Issue #389, featuring a storyline and cover dedicated to the future president....  read more

Biden vs. Palin in Kung-Fu Election!

Just in time for tonight's debate between Sen. Joe Biden (D) and Gov. Sarah Palin, Atom.com has added the vice-presidential candidates to Kung-Fu Election. Having played as Biden, I can only tell the senator that ducking and upper-cuts seemed to work best. His super-gabbing mouth wasn't all that effective. And watch out for the governor's hockey blade and moose-hunting gun. Alas, all that wasn't enough as the Barracuda took me down in two rounds. Democrats better hope that the real Biden fares better tonight. ...  read more

The Story of the 2008 Presidential Election in Song: A Playlist (Part 1)

In honor of this Friday night's presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama (the first of three)—and my obsession with politics as full-contact sport—I've compiled the following playlist to tell the story of the 2008 election so far. Whether you're red, blue, independent or other, enjoy.Part I: The Primaries  “Changes” - David Bowie The Thin White Duke sings about what us young (and old) Americans want in Washington this year. ...  read more

The Story of the 2008 Presidential Election in Song: A Playlist (Part 2)

Part 2: The Conventions/The General Election Begins “Nearly Lost You” - The Screaming Trees A blistering grunge-rock anthem for the almost-barred Michigan and Florida delegates, who—after much heated debate—were finally seated at the Democratic National Convention. Nearly lost you - Screaming Trees...  read more