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Saturday, May 17, 2008

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Kevin Guilfoile & John Warner

John Warner
TMN Contributing Writer John Warner is the author of the preeminent guide to winning the race for the Oval Office, So You Want to Be President?, and is Chief Creative Czar of TOW Books. He teaches at Clemson University.

Kevin Guilfoile
TMN Contributing Writer Kevin Guilfoile’s debut thriller, Cast of Shadows, was named one of the Best Books of 2005 by the Chicago Tribune and The Kansas City Star. His humor has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Maxim, and The New Republic.

The Bitterest Pill

Her campaign beaten and bruised, Hillary won’t concede defeat, and proves she’s willing to do anything to get elected. With a comeback unlikely, KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER wonder what she’ll try next—now and after the election. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | May 13, 2008)

Running and Screaming

Give us a nominee or give us death. The Pennsylvania primary is here, and with it may come the end of our nightmarish nomination process. KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER on what’s truly making Americans bitter: politics. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | April 22, 2008)

The Hottie and the Nottie

As the battle for the Democratic nomination tightens, KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER look back at the candidates that have been left behind, theorize about what constitutes plagiarism, and wonder about the Clinton political monster that wasn’t. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | February 26, 2008)

If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be 2008

With Super Tuesday upon us, KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER assess the remaining field of competitors, have the audacity to hope, and break down the candidates into the kinds of VHS-or-Beta terms we can understand. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | February 4, 2008)

The Huckaboom and the Obamawagon

In the weeks before the 2004 election, KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER opped and edded their way through the debates, issues, and differences in hair. With just 299 days left in the 2008 race, they sharpen their quills. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | January 8, 2008)

Obit.

In 2001 KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER lampooned the new president in their book, My First Presidentiary. Now, with the election behind us, they discuss Bush’s victory, what the Democrats have to do between now and 2008, and what we’re supposed to do with all this time on our hands. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | November 9, 2004)

A Week Away

In 2001 KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER lampooned the new president in their book, My First Presidentiary. Now, with the real possibility of four more Bush years, they discuss the issues facing today’s voters. This week: the possible effects of such last-minute topics as lesbians, pejoratives, and conservatives vs. conservatives. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | October 26, 2004)

Master Debating

In 2001 KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER lampooned the new president in their book, My First Presidentiary. Now, with the real possibility of four more Bush years, they discuss the issues facing today’s voters. This week: debating the debates of the debates. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | October 12, 2004)

Improving Kerry

In 2001 KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER lampooned the new president in their book, My First Presidentiary. Now, with the real possibility of four more Bush years, they discuss the issues facing today’s voters. This week: how to fix Kerry’s image. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | September 27, 2004)

Flip-Flops & Conventions

In 2001 KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER lampooned the new president in their book, My First Presidentiary. Now, with the real possibility of four more Bush years, they discuss the issues facing today’s voters. This week: what we meant when we said what we meant, and going completely rhetorical. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | September 14, 2004)

The Columbia Letters

In 2001, the book My First Presidentiary came out, authored by KEVIN GUILFOILE and John Warner, and quickly became a best seller. A college student contacted the authors with a simple question. They responded with glee. (Stories | June 23, 2003)


TODAY’S FEATURE

Ladies First

Experts answer what they know. The Non-Expert answers anything. This week ERIC FEEZELL solves the origins of “Mrs.,” and presents a new nomenclature to fill the gender gap, once and for all.

PURE GIBBERISH

My Father Speaks Another Language

Sarah Hepola listens, her mother translates.

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