Election 2012

Right Wing Holds Romney Hostage on Healthcare Right Wing Holds Romney Hostage on Healthcare

Republican leaders know it would be good politics to let some of the healthcare reform law stand, but the Tea Party clearly has veto power. 

Sep 10, 2012 / George Zornick

A Promise Obama Can Keep Before the Election: Make Trade Transparent A Promise Obama Can Keep Before the Election: Make Trade Transparent

A sweeping new “Trans-Pacific Partnership” agreement is being negotiated in or name but without our informed consent. Obama should remove the cloak of secrecy.

Sep 9, 2012 / John Nichols

Jobs Report Creates Friday-Morning Hangover for Democrats Jobs Report Creates Friday-Morning Hangover for Democrats

The sluggish status quo continues, presenting voters with a decision to make on who can best improve the economy.

Sep 7, 2012 / George Zornick

This Week in Poverty: ‘Beating the Drum About Poverty’ (and Obama’s Nomination Speech) This Week in Poverty: ‘Beating the Drum About Poverty’ (and Obama’s Nomination Speech)

Tavis Smiley and Dr. Cornel West continue to seek out and speak out on behalf of people living in poverty with their Poverty Tour 2.0.

Sep 7, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Howard Dean: The Case for Obama

Howard Dean: The Case for Obama Howard Dean: The Case for Obama

The former DNC chair predicts an Obama victory, says the future of the Supreme Court at stake.

Sep 7, 2012 / The Nation

Obama Manufactures an Argument for His Re-election Obama Manufactures an Argument for His Re-election

Obama promised a million new industrial jobs if he is re-elected. That's smart politics. But he should be listening to fellow Democrats who back fair trade and serious industrial p...

Sep 7, 2012 / John Nichols

Eva Longoria at the DNC: No Empty Chair Eva Longoria at the DNC: No Empty Chair

The stars on display at the DNC had no empty chairs but an urgent appeal directed at the young voters the campaign needs to win. 

Sep 7, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue

Clinton Tries to Teach Obama a Lesson in Humility Clinton Tries to Teach Obama a Lesson in Humility

The Big Dog's bow—wow.

Sep 7, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Voices from the DNC: Susana López Krulevitch and Sofia Krulevitch—Democratic Women

Voices from the DNC: Susana López Krulevitch and Sofia Krulevitch—Democratic Women Voices from the DNC: Susana López Krulevitch and Sofia Krulevitch—Democratic Women

Women are integral not only to the base of the Democratic party's base, but also to its leadership.

Sep 6, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Can the 1911 United Super PAC Register a Million Voters for Obama? Can the 1911 United Super PAC Register a Million Voters for Obama?

The group aims to get African-American voters in seven battleground states to re-elect President Obama.

Sep 6, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch, Aura Bogado, and Francis Reynolds

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