Jonathan Weisman

Obama Leads in Home Stretch

Obama has a solid, though narrowing, lead over McCain as both men sprint to the finish line. A new WSJ/NBC News poll gives the Democrat a 51% to 43% advantage, down from a 10-point edge last week. Six percent remain undecided.

Battle Shifts to Republican Turf

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Early Voting Update: Nevada Voting Suggests Obama Victory at Hand

Jonathan Weisman reports on the presidential race. Today is the final day of early voting in the key swing state of Nevada, and the question must be asked, has Barack Obama already won there? As of late Thursday night,...

Economic turmoil could put brakes on free-trade movement

WASHINGTON—The U.S. has led the way in efforts to lower barriers to global trade since World War II, despite opposition from unions and voters hurt by foreign competition. This election could put trade-liberalization on ice for...