Religious Right Roars at RNC Religious Right Roars at RNC
The GOP is trying to keep its focus on the economy, but the social conservatives want to be heard.
Aug 30, 2012 / Ben Adler
Chris Christie’s Big Lie Chris Christie’s Big Lie
The RNC keynote address falsely claimed that the GOP is leveling with the American people about how to balance the budget.
Aug 29, 2012 / Ben Adler
RNC Ladies’ Night: Will It Work? RNC Ladies’ Night: Will It Work?
The opening night of the RNC tried to woo women with condescension instead of substance. And the women delegates don't know how to handle gender issues either.
Aug 29, 2012 / Ben Adler
RNC Schedule: Tokenism Extraordinaire RNC Schedule: Tokenism Extraordinaire
GOP policies are as opposed to civil rights as always, but the party’s convention will be filled with speakers meant to soften its image on race and gender.
Aug 28, 2012 / Ben Adler
Cain, Bachmann Focus on Obama, Not Romney, in Tampa Tea Party Rally Cain, Bachmann Focus on Obama, Not Romney, in Tampa Tea Party Rally
The Tea Party movement came to Tampa, but not to celebrate the Republican nominee. Instead, their rhetoric remains almost entirely negative.
Aug 27, 2012 / Ben Adler
Will Huckabee Defend Akin in His RNC Speech? Will Huckabee Defend Akin in His RNC Speech?
Some religious-right figures are rallying around Todd Akin in the wake of his controversial comments on rape. And one of them, Mike Huckabee, is addressing the RNC in prime time.&n...
Aug 24, 2012 / Ben Adler
Mitt Romney’s Hypocrisy on Disability Mitt Romney’s Hypocrisy on Disability
A new Romney campaign ad would have you believe healthcare reform was bad for the disabled. Actually, it is Romney’s policies that would put them at risk.
Aug 23, 2012 / Ben Adler
Paul Ryan’s False Premise Paul Ryan’s False Premise
For years, he's justified his austerity budgets with premonitions of a spike in inflation and interest rates. Problem is it hasn't happened.
Aug 21, 2012 / Ben Adler
On the Stump, Romney and Ryan Avoid Real Medicare Debate On the Stump, Romney and Ryan Avoid Real Medicare Debate
When it comes to discussing healthcare policy, the GOP duo is being cowardly and dishonest.
Aug 20, 2012 / Ben Adler
Do the Kids Love Paul Ryan? Do the Kids Love Paul Ryan?
Ryan’s perceived commitment to principle and focus on the economy could make him more appealing to young people than Mitt Romney. But he’s no Barack Obama.
Aug 17, 2012 / Ben Adler