Paul Ryan’s Congressional Opponent: Debate Me Next! Paul Ryan’s Congressional Opponent: Debate Me Next!
The Republican vice-presidential candidate is also facing a House race at home—but won’t debate his challenger.
Oct 12, 2012 / George Zornick
A New ‘Year of the Woman’? A New ‘Year of the Woman’?
The GOP's War on Women has spurred another women-led movement to reclaim their rights.
Oct 2, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
GOP Candidates Feeling Pressure From NRSC’s Flirtation With Akin GOP Candidates Feeling Pressure From NRSC’s Flirtation With Akin
Senators who raised money for the national party will be in tough spot should it back Todd Akin again.
Sep 27, 2012 / George Zornick
GOP Unlikely to Help Akin—Will It Matter? GOP Unlikely to Help Akin—Will It Matter?
The national party isn’t likely to come back, leaving Akin with a coalition of hard-right funders.
Sep 26, 2012 / George Zornick
The Massachusetts Senate Race Gets Ugly, Fast The Massachusetts Senate Race Gets Ugly, Fast
Video surfaced of Brown staffers firing up supporters by making "war whoops" and "tomahawk chops."
Sep 25, 2012 / George Zornick
McCaskill’s First Debate Tars Akin As Extreme McCaskill’s First Debate Tars Akin As Extreme
The incumbent Democrat used the "legitimate rape" comments to paint a broader picture of Akin's views.
Sep 21, 2012 / George Zornick
Elizabeth Warren Wins the ‘Which Side Are You On?’ Debate Elizabeth Warren Wins the ‘Which Side Are You On?’ Debate
Elizabeth Warren knocked Scott Brown out with a one-two punch: “Mitt Romney“ and a “Republican-controlled Senate.”
Sep 21, 2012 / John Nichols
Ryan Is No Rand Ryan Is No Rand
Paul Ryan may claim to be a follower of the anti-government icon, but she would most likely despise him.
Aug 20, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Will the Threat Ryan Poses to Rural America Swing Swing States? Yes Will the Threat Ryan Poses to Rural America Swing Swing States? Yes
In farm country, Paul Ryan won’t talk farm issues. Why? His budget is a direct assault on the rural Americans who decide how battleground states vote.
Aug 15, 2012 / John Nichols
Congress Fiddles While the Post Office Burns Congress Fiddles While the Post Office Burns
On Wednesday, the USPS went into default. It’s time to elect a legislature that will defend our postal service.
Aug 3, 2012 / John Nichols