A Brief History of the Education Culture Wars: On Santorum’s Legacy, the GOP and School Reform A Brief History of the Education Culture Wars: On Santorum’s Legacy, the GOP and School Reform
The idea of dismantling the federal government's civil rights–driven education agenda is not new.
Mar 1, 2012 / Dana Goldstein
More Weak Wins for Romney More Weak Wins for Romney
Mitt barely won his native state of Michigan. Republicans just aren’t that into him.
Feb 29, 2012 / Ben Adler
Conservative Hobbyhorses for 2012 Conservative Hobbyhorses for 2012
Republicans have invented a new bunch of boogeymen. Here’s a guide to some of the most important memes on the right.
Feb 27, 2012 / Ben Adler
Why Republicans Love Marco Rubio Why Republicans Love Marco Rubio
Republicans think Rubio can help them win over Latinos. His right[wing views should prevent that, but he is the GOP's most charismatic politician.
Feb 9, 2012 / Ben Adler
How Romney Beat Gingrich in Florida How Romney Beat Gingrich in Florida
More favorable demographics—and effective attack ads.
Feb 1, 2012 / Ben Adler
Why Ron Paul Is Not the Tea Party Candidate Why Ron Paul Is Not the Tea Party Candidate
Ron Paul may be the purest fiscal conservative, but Tea Partiers have the same concerns about him that other Republicans do: foreign policy and electability.
Dec 22, 2011 / Ben Adler
Occupy the Tea Party’s Mind Occupy the Tea Party’s Mind
A conservative conference shows the right is obsessed with Occupy Wall Street, and it’s making them nervous.
Nov 7, 2011 / Ben Adler
Despite Scandal, Cain Still Tea Party Favorite Over Romney Despite Scandal, Cain Still Tea Party Favorite Over Romney
At the Americans for Prosperity Foundation's Defending the American Dream Summit, Cain got a much warmer reception than Romney.
Nov 4, 2011 / Ben Adler
Herman Cain, David Koch, Scott Walker, Paul Ryan & the Smoking Man Herman Cain, David Koch, Scott Walker, Paul Ryan & the Smoking Man
Mark Block helped elect Scott Walker and promoted Paul Ryan’s assault on seniors. Now his own history of political wrongdoing is being exposed.
Nov 2, 2011 / John Nichols
Michele Bachmann’s Pre-New Deal Jurisprudence Michele Bachmann’s Pre-New Deal Jurisprudence
Bachmann claims that a state individual health insurance mandate, not just the federal one, is unconstitutional.
Sep 30, 2011 / Ben Adler