http://www.post-gazette.com/columnists/ David Shribman's column en-us Copyright 2012, post-gazette.com. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 04:39:39 -0500 15 http://www.post-gazette.com/includes/2007design/images/150x30pg_now_logo.gif http://www.post-gazette.com/ 144 39 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12036/1207968-372.stm?cmpid=shribman.xml There was a discredited president, distrusted by his own party, portrayed by even his fondest allies as a disappointing underachiever. There was an eastern governor, decorated with breathtaking academic credentials and a star turn in the non-profit sector, mounting a serious challenge. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12029/1206495-372-0.stm?cmpid=shribman.xml LEWISTON, Me. -- Against all odds, against all expectations, perhaps even against all reason, the Republican presidential nomination fight is centered in Florida this week and then moves to a hopelessly complex process here in Maine next week. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12022/1204880-372-0.stm?cmpid=shribman.xml Since 1932, blue-collar workers have been the bedrock upon which Democratic presidential candidates have built their coalitions. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12011/1202721-372-0.stm?cmpid=shribman.xml The first primary sent Mitt Romney onto the next round as the undisputed front-runner in the Republican sweepstakes, providing him with momentum if not passion as the campaign swings south. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:49:00 -0500