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‘Is That You, Baby?’ ‘Is That You, Baby?’

Eric and Reed just do not like this Ryan guy.

Aug 17, 2012 / Eric Alterman

Rage Against Paul Ryan Rage Against Paul Ryan

The VP candidate may love Rage Against the Machine’s music. But Rage guitarist Tom Morello says: “Paul Ryan is the embodiment of the machine our music rages agains...

Aug 17, 2012 / John Nichols

How Paul Ryan Makes It Easier for Republicans to Steal the Election

How Paul Ryan Makes It Easier for Republicans to Steal the Election How Paul Ryan Makes It Easier for Republicans to Steal the Election

Ryan is the GOP’s best bet that a Romney win made possible by voter suppression will be greeted with a national shrug.

Aug 16, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Paul Ryan Proposes a Return to George W. Bush’s Foreign Policy Paul Ryan Proposes a Return to George W. Bush’s Foreign Policy

Rep. Ryan talks a good game about cutting spending and protecting freedom. But he wants to increase military spending and expand government surveillance. 

Aug 16, 2012 / Ben Adler

Paul Ryan Doesn’t Follow Ayn Rand on Civil Liberties Paul Ryan Doesn’t Follow Ayn Rand on Civil Liberties

For all his talk of being guided by the libertarian philosopher, his record is weak on individual freedom. 

Aug 15, 2012 / Ben Adler

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

John Nichols: Paul Ryan, Classic Business Republican John Nichols: Paul Ryan, Classic Business Republican

Paul Ryan isn’t a Tea Party crusader. He’s just your run-of-the-mill Republican, looking out for the 1 percent.

Aug 15, 2012 / Press Room

Paul Ryan: Cruel, Not Courageous Paul Ryan: Cruel, Not Courageous

The extremism of the vice presidential candidate’s blueprint for the GOP makes him the farthest thing from brave.

Aug 14, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Paul Ryan and the Social Contract Paul Ryan and the Social Contract

Paul Ryan twists Jefferson’s words to fit his own reactionary ideology.

Aug 13, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

John Nichols: The Complex Tale of Paul Ryan and Ayn Rand John Nichols: The Complex Tale of Paul Ryan and Ayn Rand

Why Paul Ryan wants to cut $5 trillion in federal spending over the next decade.

Aug 13, 2012 / Press Room

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