Rick Perlstein: Mitt Romney’s Acceptance Speech Failure Rick Perlstein: Mitt Romney’s Acceptance Speech Failure
A presidential candidate's acceptance speech traditionally serves as their introduction to the country, and Mitt didn't make a very good impression.
Aug 31, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Marco Rubio Stars in GOP Diversity Convention Marco Rubio Stars in GOP Diversity Convention
The Florida senator frames conservatism as uplifting to immigrants and the poor. It’s clever, but lacking in substance.
Aug 31, 2012 / Ben Adler
Mitt Romney: His Party Is the Problem Mitt Romney: His Party Is the Problem
The Republican nominee claims he wanted Obama to succeed. That’s not how his party played it over the past three and a half years.
Aug 31, 2012 / John Nichols
John Nichols: Will the RNC Be a Success for the GOP? John Nichols: Will the RNC Be a Success for the GOP?
The Republican National Convention in Tampa will give the Democrats plenty to respond to in Charlotte next week.
Aug 30, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
The Bushwomen. They’re Back. The Bushwomen. They’re Back.
Condoleezza Rice is at the RNC, Christine Todd Whitman is in the New York Times. GOP women have a long history of cynicism.
Aug 30, 2012 / Laura Flanders
John Nichols: Will the RNC Be a Success for the GOP? John Nichols: Will the RNC Be a Success for the GOP?
The Republican National Convention in Tampa will give the Democrats plenty to respond to in Charlotte next week.
Aug 30, 2012 / The Nation
Romney and Ryan Ignore the Gipper Romney and Ryan Ignore the Gipper
Resorting to “root canal economics,” the Republicans are falling into a trap.
Aug 30, 2012 / William Greider
Lessons From Our Second Hurricane Lessons From Our Second Hurricane
Has Hurricane Isaac taught Bobby Jindal that in the face of natural disaster, small government is no help?
Aug 30, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry and James Perry
Steve Brodner’s Live RNC Art Blog: Day Three Steve Brodner’s Live RNC Art Blog: Day Three
Stay tuned to see drawings during the GOP convention’s grand finale tonight!
Aug 30, 2012 / Steve Brodner
Ben Adler: Marco Rubio and the GOP’s Latino Problem Ben Adler: Marco Rubio and the GOP’s Latino Problem
When the rising Latino star of the GOP introduces Mitt Romney tonight, he will be reaching out to a demographic with which his party is faring increasingly poor. But will it work?
Aug 30, 2012 / Francis Reynolds