Election debates

Republicans Insult, Then Try to Co-opt, Occupy Wall Street Republicans Insult, Then Try to Co-opt, Occupy Wall Street

Republican presidential candidates initially attacked the protesters at Occupy Wall Street. Now they say they understand their grievances, but it's nothing a tax cut won't fix.&nbs...

Oct 12, 2011 / Ben Adler

The GOP Race to Eliminate Government Entirely

The GOP Race to Eliminate Government Entirely The GOP Race to Eliminate Government Entirely

As the Fox News/Google debate made clear, the Republican primary is devolving into an absurd contest over which candidate for government office will destroy government most.

Sep 23, 2011 / Ben Adler

Magical Thinking Dominates Tea Party GOP Debate

Magical Thinking Dominates Tea Party GOP Debate Magical Thinking Dominates Tea Party GOP Debate

Republican presidential candidates think economic and fiscal problems will be solved by magic instead of policies.

Sep 13, 2011 / Ben Adler

Magical Thinking Dominates Tea Party GOP Debate Magical Thinking Dominates Tea Party GOP Debate

Republican presidential candidates think economic and fiscal problems will be solved by magic instead of policies.

Sep 13, 2011 / Ben Adler

Republican Debate Offers No Policy Solutions

Republican Debate Offers No Policy Solutions Republican Debate Offers No Policy Solutions

At the GOP debate in Ames, Iowa, Republican candidates failed to explain how they would solve problems in the world that actually exists. 

Aug 12, 2011 / Ben Adler

Mitt Romney’s Dishonest and Unsuccessful Record on Job Creation Mitt Romney’s Dishonest and Unsuccessful Record on Job Creation

Mitt Romney constantly attacks President Obama's record on job growth. But it turns out Romney’s record on it is weak and many of his claims are misleading.

Jul 25, 2011 / Ben Adler

Should Bachmann’s Poll Numbers Be Believed? Should Bachmann’s Poll Numbers Be Believed?

 According to recent polls, Michele Bachmann is second only to Mitt Romney in Iowa and New Hampshire. But hold your horses. 

Jul 13, 2011 / Ben Adler

Six Questions Tonight’s GOP Debaters Don’t Want to Discuss

Six Questions Tonight’s GOP Debaters Don’t Want to Discuss Six Questions Tonight’s GOP Debaters Don’t Want to Discuss

"Shouldn't we just get rid of Medicare?” "What's with Obamneycare?” and "Weiner versus Vitter?”

Jun 13, 2011 / John Nichols

Want to Hear Calls to ‘Bring the Troops Home’? Listen to GOP Presidential Debate Want to Hear Calls to ‘Bring the Troops Home’? Listen to GOP Presidential Debate

The first Republican presidential debate featured clear calls from two candidates to respond to the death of Osama bin Laden by exiting Afghanistan.

May 6, 2011 / John Nichols

Liberals and the Liberals who Hate Them Liberals and the Liberals who Hate Them

Reed Richardson comes up with questions for the Republican presidential debates.

Apr 7, 2011 / Eric Alterman

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