One of the more bizarre games I played as a kid was something called 'kill the man.' It was a cross between football and rugby, which found the person carrying the ball a target of some hungry tacklers. I still don't know why we enjoyed the game because it was impossible to win. Chuck Todd ballbizarrecall share on social
The unknown has undone many a president, and no matter the popularity of an Oval Office occupant, any and all presidents are vulnerable. Of course, one thing that seems to set Obama part from his recent predecessors is his ability to keep an inner calm about tough issues. Chuck Todd abilitycalmissue share on social
One could argue the GOP made no progress on limiting government in their four years of total control from 2002 to 2006. If anything, government expanded like never before. Chuck Todd arguecontrolexpand Change image and share on social
Arlen Specter left the GOP because it is a lot easier to win in Pennsylvania as a Democrat than as a Republican. It is that simple. For folks on the Right to brush this off as some sort of 'good purge' is extremely naive. Chuck Todd arlenbrushdemocrat share on social
Presidents seem to fall into two positive categories: they're one of us, or they're heroes. Both McCain and Obama probably see themselves as potential heroes - presidents who will be looked up to, not presidents everyday people will remark are 'just like me.' Chuck Todd categoryeverydayfall share on social
There's no worse crime in journalism these days than simply deciding something's a story because Drudge links to it. Chuck Todd badlycrimeday Change image and share on social
America has a love-hate relationship with celebrity. We love to follow celebrities, but we also love to mock them. And secretly, we believe we're better than they are. Chuck Todd americacelebrityfollow Change image and share on social
McCain needs Hillary to run because that's what keeps the Republican coalition together. She helps unite the Republican base. Chuck Todd basecoalitionhelp Change image and share on social
Forget the historic nature of his election having to do with skin color - Obama has an opportunity offered to few presidents: the chance to set the course of the nation for decades, if not generations, to come. Who knows: perhaps in the near future, our grandchildren will spend money with Obama's face on it. Chuck Todd chancecolordecade share on social