Barack Obama

In Victory, Obama Aims to Truly Enact an Agenda In Victory, Obama Aims to Truly Enact an Agenda

The president’s speech Tuesday night was aimed directly at the heart of die-hard GOP opposition. 

Nov 7, 2012 / George Zornick

For Obama, a Bigger Win Than for Kennedy, Nixon, Carter or Bush For Obama, a Bigger Win Than for Kennedy, Nixon, Carter or Bush

The president actually won a significant victory. Now, he should do something with it.

Nov 7, 2012 / John Nichols

Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’? Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’?

With Springsteen at his side, Obama ended his last campaign with a promise that “no matter how bad the storm is, we recover together.”

Nov 6, 2012 / John Nichols

Obama Campaign Believes Early Vote Has Put Them Over the Top Obama Campaign Believes Early Vote Has Put Them Over the Top

Despite the best efforts of Republican lawmakers in swing states, Obama’s huge lead in early voting may guarantee him a victory. 

Nov 5, 2012 / George Zornick

Vote for the ‘B Minus’: The Case for Obama Vote for the ‘B Minus’: The Case for Obama

A vote for Obama in a swing state is a no-brainer, because, on a host of issues, there is a vast partisan difference that should not be ignored.

Nov 5, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Bloomberg Backs Obama—for Precisely the Right Reason Bloomberg Backs Obama—for Precisely the Right Reason

Calling for a climate-change vote, the mayor says: “In just fourteen months, two hurricanes have forced us to evacuate neighborhoods—something our city government had n...

Nov 1, 2012 / John Nichols

#TalkPoverty: The Obama Campaign Responds #TalkPoverty: The Obama Campaign Responds

For three months TheNation.com has pushed for a substantive conversation about poverty in the presidential campaign. Today the Obama campaign responds.

Nov 1, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Obama Champions Early Voting Obama Champions Early Voting

Which candidate's final-stretch strategy will be enough to win the presidency? 

Oct 30, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Obama on Voter Suppression: ‘It’s a Problem’ Obama on Voter Suppression: ‘It’s a Problem’

In an interview with Jay Leno, President Obama denounces voter suppression and touts early voting.

Oct 25, 2012 / Ari Berman

John Nichols: Obama’s Own Five-Point Plan John Nichols: Obama’s Own Five-Point Plan

The president’s economic roadmap focuses on education. 

Oct 24, 2012 / Press Room

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