Leslie Savan

Leslie Savan, author of Slam Dunks and No-Brainers and The Sponsored Life, writes for The Nation about media and politics.

Is Romney’s ‘Gift’ Doctrine as Bad as It Sounds? Is Romney’s ‘Gift’ Doctrine as Bad as It Sounds?

Short answer: Yes, but…

Nov 17, 2012 / Leslie Savan

The Electoral Storm The Electoral Storm

The plot twists of this election are near mythic.

Nov 4, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Lena Dunham’s and Ronald Reagan’s First Time

Lena Dunham’s and Ronald Reagan’s First Time Lena Dunham’s and Ronald Reagan’s First Time

Lena Dunham’s Obama ad wasn’t the “first time” someone made a double entendre about voting.

Oct 26, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Sweaty vs. Steady: Body Language in the Third Debate Sweaty vs. Steady: Body Language in the Third Debate

Romney wasn’t on par with his usual corporate crispness in last night’s debate.

Oct 23, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Binders of Terror Binders of Terror

Why Republicans are so hung up on words.

Oct 19, 2012 / Leslie Savan

For the Veep Debate Drinking Game: ‘Wonk’ For the Veep Debate Drinking Game: ‘Wonk’

Displaying charts are to Ryan the Wonk as clearing brush was to Bush the Cowboy.

Oct 11, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Why Mitt Likes to Say ‘I Like’ Why Mitt Likes to Say ‘I Like’

Since Romney claims to like so many things—grits, firing people, lakes, Big Bird—you have to wonder what he’s really saying.

Oct 7, 2012 / Leslie Savan

The Story of ‘the Stench’ and the Future of the Right The Story of ‘the Stench’ and the Future of the Right

 Why was this act of political "satire" so believable?

Sep 27, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Does Mitt Romney Even Want to Be President? Does Mitt Romney Even Want to Be President?

He’s already gotten what he really needs out of this election.  

Sep 20, 2012 / Leslie Savan

The GOP’s Self-Mutilating Panic The GOP’s Self-Mutilating Panic

Recent actions and attack lines coming from Republicans show that they’re really getting desperate.

Sep 14, 2012 / Leslie Savan

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