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
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 4:00 AM PST
With a speech tilted to independents and short on health care, the president asks for a reset.
Wed Jan. 27, 2010 10:00 PM PST
The president is talking like a populist. But he also needs to punch like one.
Mon Jan. 25, 2010 2:00 AM PST
Does the GOP win in Massachusetts signal the rise of the Tea Partiers—or the alienation of independents?
Tue Jan. 19, 2010 6:25 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 3:00 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 4:46 PM PST
The climate summit may only be able to produce a deal by mugging the science.
Fri Dec. 18, 2009 12:01 AM PST
With the US-China standoff dominating the climate summit, Hillary Clinton attempts a game-changer.
Thu Dec. 17, 2009 12:01 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 12:01 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 12:01 AM PST
A clash between fundamentalists and balancers could sink a final deal.
Mon Dec. 14, 2009 12:01 AM PST
There are two sets of climate negotiations—a split that threatens chances of reaching a global deal.
Fri Dec. 11, 2009 12:01 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 12:43 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 12:12 PM PST
The president is sending more troops to Afghanistan—and mixed messages on his policy.
Tue Dec. 1, 2009 1:02 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 3:00 AM PST
The CIA ordered its secret prisons closed, but lawyers for detainees want them preserved as evidence.
Tue Nov. 24, 2009 2:50 AM PST
I have a cameo in the Palin book. She didn't get it exactly right.
Fri Nov. 20, 2009 2:53 AM PST
The president must persuade the public his policy is reality-based.
Thu Nov. 12, 2009 3:00 AM PST
She unleashed the hounds in the Battle of NY-23. Can she stay ahead of the pack?
Tue Nov. 3, 2009 8:20 PM PST
Glenn Beck mysteriously killed. Obama proclaims himself the "Lost Imam." An online game exploits right-wing paranoia.
Thu Oct. 22, 2009 2:02 AM PDT
The hawks are silent on Obama's national security gains.
Fri Oct. 9, 2009 1:00 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 2:00 AM PDT
In a soon-to-be-released book, Bill Clinton dishes on Al Gore, Maureen Dowd, and GOPers.
Mon Sep. 21, 2009 8:32 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 11:49 AM PDT
An ex-lobbyist for an Enron-like firm is in line to be a top regulator.
Thu Sep. 17, 2009 2:00 AM PDT
The same old hawks recruit Palin to pressure Obama on Afghanistan, while ignoring their own past.
Thu Sep. 10, 2009 2:25 AM PDT
Obama moves to take control of the health care debate. Will his political skills match his rhetoric?
Wed Sep. 9, 2009 6:34 PM PDT
He's trying to sell a slog while saying his commitment isn't open-ended.
Fri Sep. 4, 2009 2:28 AM PDT
Has an amateur historian found the key to the lost 18 ½ minutes?
Tue Jul. 28, 2009 12:00 AM PDT
Obama succeeds as the Great Explainer, but he's no Gipper.
Wed Jul. 22, 2009 7:02 PM PDT
Todd Stern is supposed to negotiate a treaty that can fix the climate—and pass the Senate. Guess which is harder?
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