David A. Graham

David A. Graham is an associate editor at The Atlantic, and a former political reporter for Newsweek and The Daily Beast.

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Political Rising Stars of 2012

From Gary Locke to Susana Martinez, David A. Graham on the Republicans and Democrats to watch.

David A. Graham

Trump's Strange New Power

David A. Graham on The Donald’s strange hold over the GOP field.

David A. Graham

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Newt, Fired Up in New York

The soaring Gingrich was having fun, courting Trump, zinging Romney and Pelosi—and brushing off protests.

David A. Graham

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Cain’s Absurd 'Pokémon' Quote

A presidential candidate’s final speech can often be the way an entire campaign is remembered—and Herman Cain quoted the Pokémon movie. David A. Graham on why that’s the perfect way for the GOP hopeful to go out.

David A. Graham

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Juiciest Bits From Bachmann's Book

The GOP presidential hopeful's new book, Core of Conviction, was released Monday. David A. Graham offers six tidbits, from her divine inspiration to her devotion to husband Marcus and her childhood trauma. Plus, <a href="/content/dailybeast/articles/2011/10/22/gop-presidential-candidates-compete-for-book-sales.html">Jason Pinter breaks down the GOP candidates' book sales</a> and <a href="/content/dailybeast/articles/2011/11/21/gop-cnn-debate-live-chat-hosted-by-howard-kurtz-and-michelle-goldberg.html" target="_blank">join Howard Kurtz and Michelle Goldberg tonight for a live chat about the debate</a>.

David A. Graham

David A. Graham

Political Rising Stars of 2012

Trump's Strange New Power

Newt, Fired Up in New York

Cain’s Absurd 'Pokémon' Quote

Juiciest Bits From Bachmann's Book

5 Keys to the GOP Debate

GOP Debate: 5 Things to Watch

7 Juicy Bits From Clinton's Book

Bromance Subplot to Greek Crisis

The Man in Cain's Smoking Video