David Corn
Washington Bureau Chief
David Corn is Mother Jones' Washington bureau chief. A regular on political talk shows, he has broken stories on George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, Newt Gingrich, Colin Powell, Rush Limbaugh, Hillary Clinton, Enron, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon, and other Washington players. His best-selling books include Hubris: The Inside Story of Spin, Scandal, and the Selling of the Iraq War (with Michael Isikoff) and The Lies of George W. Bush: Mastering the Politics of Deception.
Author's Articles
Ex-CNN exec Eason Jordan and author Robert Pelton say their Afghan reporting project was hijacked. But had their unorthodox operation already crossed a line?
Fri Mar. 19, 2010 6:10 AM PDT
The next time Jamie Dimon visits, the president should pressure him to stop fighting financial reform.
Thu Mar. 18, 2010 3:00 AM PDT
On TV, I bet GOP pundit Brad Blakeman $1,000 he misrepresented the Iraq War—then he misrepresented the bet.
Mon Mar. 15, 2010 3:00 AM PDT
In a new book, the ex-Bush aide contends W. didn't knowingly mislead the nation into the Iraq war. Here's the history he leaves out.
Thu Mar. 4, 2010 3:00 AM PST
Former Sen. Bob Graham says Sen. Pat Roberts went AWOL on investigating CIA interrogation.
Wed Mar. 3, 2010 3:00 AM PST
Does health care reform hinge on a stand-off between Obama and House Dems over taxing high-end insurance plans?
Tue Feb. 23, 2010 3:30 AM PST
Palin's fight to keep her emails under wraps could spell trouble for sunshine laws.
Wed Feb. 10, 2010 7:00 PM PST
Obama and House GOPers held a riveting Q&A. A bipartisan group of bloggers, techies, and consultants is now demanding they do it again. And again.
Wed Feb. 3, 2010 5:00 AM PST
With a speech tilted to independents and short on health care, the president asks for a reset.
Wed Jan. 27, 2010 11:00 PM PST
The president is talking like a populist. But he also needs to punch like one.
Mon Jan. 25, 2010 3:00 AM PST
Does the GOP win in Massachusetts signal the rise of the Tea Partiers—or the alienation of independents?
Tue Jan. 19, 2010 7:25 PM PST
In a newly released memo, Buchanan pushed Nixon to be an FDR-style fighter, not an Ike-like wimp.
Wed Jan. 13, 2010 4:00 AM PST
Americans are angry at the financial crisis—just not at the fat cats who caused it.
How it came about—and why it may not be a real deal.
Fri Dec. 18, 2009 5:46 PM PST
The climate summit may only be able to produce a deal by mugging the science.
Fri Dec. 18, 2009 1:01 AM PST
With the US-China standoff dominating the climate summit, Hillary Clinton attempts a game-changer.
Thu Dec. 17, 2009 1:01 AM PST
How can the US break the deadlock at the climate talks if it won't kick in deeper emissions cuts or more money?
Wed Dec. 16, 2009 1:01 AM PST
With the talks lagging, negotiators look for the US president to unveil a Copenhagen surprise. Does he have one?
Tue Dec. 15, 2009 1:01 AM PST
A clash between fundamentalists and balancers could sink a final deal.
Mon Dec. 14, 2009 1:01 AM PST
There are two sets of climate negotiations—a split that threatens chances of reaching a global deal.
Fri Dec. 11, 2009 1:01 AM PST
As the US and other nations negotiate a climate deal, they're also positioning to avoid fault if the talks fail.
Thu Dec. 10, 2009 1:43 AM PST
At an off-the-record briefing in Copenhagen, a US climate negotiator claims second prize can be better than first.
Tue Dec. 8, 2009 1:12 PM PST
The president is sending more troops to Afghanistan—and mixed messages on his policy.
Tue Dec. 1, 2009 2:02 PM PST
In a big speech at West Point, the president will try to justify sending more troops—and sidestep the contradictions.
Tue Dec. 1, 2009 4:00 AM PST
The CIA ordered its secret prisons closed, but lawyers for detainees want them preserved as evidence.
Tue Nov. 24, 2009 3:50 AM PST
I have a cameo in the Palin book. She didn't get it exactly right.
Fri Nov. 20, 2009 3:53 AM PST
The president must persuade the public his policy is reality-based.
Thu Nov. 12, 2009 4:00 AM PST
She unleashed the hounds in the Battle of NY-23. Can she stay ahead of the pack?
Tue Nov. 3, 2009 9:20 PM PST
Glenn Beck mysteriously killed. Obama proclaims himself the "Lost Imam." An online game exploits right-wing paranoia.
Thu Oct. 22, 2009 3:02 AM PDT
The hawks are silent on Obama's national security gains.
Fri Oct. 9, 2009 2:00 AM PDT
Can DC's top bailout cop beat the finance lobby?
Michael Moore’s new film says "evil" capitalism must be eliminated. Then what?
Thu Oct. 1, 2009 3:00 AM PDT
In a soon-to-be-released book, Bill Clinton dishes on Al Gore, Maureen Dowd, and GOPers.
Mon Sep. 21, 2009 9:32 PM PDT
Gen. McChrystal's plan shows how Bush botched the job—and how the mission might be a bridge too far.
Mon Sep. 21, 2009 12:49 PM PDT
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