Election 2012

What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy

What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy

The walkout by CBC members and the House Democratic leader was exactly the right response to the Holder contempt vote. Indeed, it’s a model for future fights.

Jun 29, 2012 / John Nichols

The Supreme Court Leaves Romney in the Cold The Supreme Court Leaves Romney in the Cold

 Mitt's reaction to today's decision was feeble, and telling.

Jun 28, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Karl Rove Targets Youth With Negative Ads Karl Rove Targets Youth With Negative Ads

The GOP sees no need for positive messaging. Just make them dislike Obama.

Jun 27, 2012 / Ben Adler

Mitt Romney and the New Gilded Age

Mitt Romney and the New Gilded Age Mitt Romney and the New Gilded Age

Bain Capital is part of a system that enriches Wall Street while impoverishing millions.

Jun 27, 2012 / Feature / Robert B. Reich

Florida to Minorities: Don’t Vote Here

Florida to Minorities: Don’t Vote Here Florida to Minorities: Don’t Vote Here

If GOP lawmakers get their way, voting will become much more difficult in the Sunshine State.

Jun 27, 2012 / Feature / Brentin Mock

Ilyse Hogue and Ari Melber: The GOP’s Unabashedly Partisan Voter ID Laws Ilyse Hogue and Ari Melber: The GOP’s Unabashedly Partisan Voter ID Laws

GOP Representative Mike Turzai's casual acknowledgement that voter ID laws would “allow Governor Romney to win” is much more than a political gaffe. 

Jun 27, 2012 / Press Room

GOP: Obama Planning to ‘Steal’ the Election GOP: Obama Planning to ‘Steal’ the Election

The GOP’s elaborate conspiracy theories bolster new voter suppression laws.

Jun 27, 2012 / Ari Berman

Eric Holder, the Right’s New Boogeyman Eric Holder, the Right’s New Boogeyman

What does Holder’s defense of voting rights have to do with a House committee move to hold him in contempt? Everything.

Jun 27, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

Labor’s Got to Get Serious About Amending to Overturn ‘Citizens United’

Labor’s Got to Get Serious About Amending to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Labor’s Got to Get Serious About Amending to Overturn ‘Citizens United’

It's time for the AFL-CIO to embrace constitutional reform.

Jun 26, 2012 / John Nichols

Meet Rob Portman, Bush Republican Meet Rob Portman, Bush Republican

He once lobbied for dictators and served as trade czar for George W. Bush. What is he doing on Romney's short list for running mate?

Jun 25, 2012 / Ben Adler

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