Election 2012

Why Did Romney Double Down on Anti-Palestinian Comments? Why Did Romney Double Down on Anti-Palestinian Comments?

Mitt posted a defense in National Review of his claim that Israeli and Palestinian cultures explain their respective economic strength. 

Aug 1, 2012 / Ben Adler

What’s Happening With Voting Rights Near You? Here’s a National Look What’s Happening With Voting Rights Near You? Here’s a National Look

Some of the latest voting rights news from around the country.

Jul 31, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

How the Obama Campaign’s New iPhone App Really Works How the Obama Campaign’s New iPhone App Really Works

Why is the Obama campaign investing in an unprecedented program to merge its field and technology programs?

Jul 31, 2012 / Ari Melber

Romney’s World Romney’s World

Mitt's foreign policy, like much of his vision for America, seems out of a 20th-century history book.

Jul 31, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

What a Dem Platform Endorsement of Marriage Equality Would Mean

What a Dem Platform Endorsement of Marriage Equality Would Mean What a Dem Platform Endorsement of Marriage Equality Would Mean

A major party’s support of LGBT rights is progress that ought not to be underestimated.

Jul 31, 2012 / John Nichols

The Real Reason Romney Went to Israel The Real Reason Romney Went to Israel

Republicans are supposedly trying to win over Jewish voters. They know that won’t happen. It’s all about evangelicals, and Florida. 

Jul 31, 2012 / Ben Adler

Poland’s Solidarnosc Wants No Part of Romney’s Anti-Labor Politics

Poland’s Solidarnosc Wants No Part of Romney’s Anti-Labor Politics Poland’s Solidarnosc Wants No Part of Romney’s Anti-Labor Politics

While Romney toured Poland, the current leaders of the historic union denounced his “support for the attacks against trade unions and labor rights.”

Jul 30, 2012 / John Nichols

Mr. Romney Goes to Europe Mr. Romney Goes to Europe

While abroad Romney signals that he wants a return to the Bush Doctrine. 

Jul 30, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Romney Promises Libor-Scandal Banksters He’ll Score for Them Romney Promises Libor-Scandal Banksters He’ll Score for Them

After a day of stumbles in London, Mitt finally gets on message, telling international bankers he’ll fight regulation. In return, they give him $2 million.

Jul 27, 2012 / John Nichols

Ilyse Hogue: Romney, Still Out of Touch, Fumbles London Ilyse Hogue: Romney, Still Out of Touch, Fumbles London

The presumed GOP candidate’s offense-slinging stumble through London this week lends irony to his false claims about Obama apologizing for America. It seems America will...

Jul 27, 2012 / Press Room

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