COVER

It's Not Over Yet (Campaign '08)

Super Tuesday was supposed to settle the Democratic race, but a split decision means it's just getting started — and could get truly ugly

Clinton, Obama: Why Not Both? (Campaign '08)

Some Democratic faithful are floating visions of a dream ticket that marries Obama's energy with Clinton's expertise. But it's only a dream

Does McCain Have the Right Stuff? (The Well / Campaign '08)

McCain has strengthened his claim to the GOP nomination. But growing attacks from conservatives may hurt him in November

ESSAY

Inspiration vs. Substance ( In The Arena)

Obama's flights of rhetoric are the stuff of legend. But Clinton simply knows more. What this nail biter of a Democratic primary may come down to

The Price of Overconfidence (The Well / Commentary)

Democrats are giddy about their prospects in November. But have the primaries pushed their candidates too far left?

TO OUR READERS

Behind the Scenes

In this presidential campaign, TIME's great photojournalists get up close and personal as no one else can

WORLD

Postcard: Peshawar (Postcard: Peshawar)

The city used to be a magnet for musicians and moviemakers. Now religious extremists are the biggest show in town. A look inside the war on Pakistan's entertainers

BRIEFING

Election Excess. (The Moment)

It's a Super spectacle, but we need a better way to pick Presidents

COMMENTARY

HEALTH & MEDICINE

Pumping Up The Workout (Life: Living - Health - Travel / Health)

New routines are putting fun into being fit

SOCIETY

The Beard Brigade (Life: Living - Health - Travel / Living)

From the red carpet in Hollywood to the paneled offices on Wall Street, facial hair is back in style

BUSINESS

Do Presidents Matter? (The Well / The Curious Capitalist)

It's not clear that the White House can change the economy, yet the economy can change the White House

A Microsoft-Yahoo! Deal User's Guide (The Well / Business)

Will the proposed $44.6 billion buyout be a marriage of dunces or the birth of a Net overlord? Either way, a new, ad-centered era is booting up

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Becoming Ms. Big (Arts: Television - Books - Downtime / Television)

White House, schmite house. TV examines how women handle power in the world of Big Biz

Reality Check: Women, Work and Money (Television)

Here are the actual percentages of women in the high-level jobs that these TV vixens hold down and what they might be paid in a big city like New York, including bonuses but not free clothes

Downtime (Downtime)

5 Things You Should Know About. Playing with guns in Belgium, instruments in Israel and children from Mars

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

Remaking Mumbai (Global Business: Megacities - Small Business / Megacities)

India's biggest city has to move its productive poor, carefully, to build needed infrastructure

The Yankee Chipper (Global Business: Megacities - Small Business / Small Business)

An English farmer takes a cue from the Americans to give British "crisps" a new identity

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