Gail Collins's Blog, page 101

Campaigns in Troubled Waters

Florida's rich, outsider entrepreneurs will face off with the state's yachtless elected officials on Tuesday. Who will triumph?

Rich Man, Bad Yacht

In Florida, a Senate candidate's yacht has turned into an embarrassing, headline-making connection. It's the Levi Johnston of boats.

My Favorite August

Ninety years ago this month, a young man took his mother's good advice to support the cause of Susan B. Anthony and women in America.

More American Idols

When it comes to political campaigns, could we just get to the truth of the matter? Instead of focusing on taxes and jobs, here's some of the silliness on tap this season.

Yankee Doodle Daffy

Voters are heading to the polls in Connecticut on Tuesday! Let's look at some of the big issues there.

Show Me Your Insiders

Missouri taught us a few things this week. Namely, if you want your video to go viral, hire a dancing cat.

Let's Make It Real

In the age of "Jersey Shore," there's a dissolving boundary between reality and reality.

The Kids Are All Right

Chelsea Clinton's approaching wedding day gives us occasion to celebrate successful children from recent first families.

My Old Kentucky Zombies

In Kentucky's United States Senate race, there's talk of taxes and profanity and coal. Oh, my!

Let's Repeal 2010

The Deepwater Horizon leak has been capped and the president is taking a vacation. Let's repeal the oil spill and start all over.