Election 2012

The Romney Campaign’s Jewish Test for Mormon Coverage The Romney Campaign’s Jewish Test for Mormon Coverage

“Our test,” explains a Romney aide, “is to substitute ‘Jew’ or ‘Jewish’ ” for articles about a candidate's religion.

Jun 1, 2012 / Ari Melber

Return of the Birthers Return of the Birthers

It’s not just Trump. As the election heats up, they’re back with a vengence. 

May 30, 2012 / Ben Adler

Is Donald Trump Actually Trying to Hurt Mitt Romney?

Is Donald Trump Actually Trying to Hurt Mitt Romney? Is Donald Trump Actually Trying to Hurt Mitt Romney?

In his own mind, Trump has already made President Obama kneel before him. Why not whip the presumptive Republican nominee into shape, too?

May 30, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Ilyse Hogue: Romney’s Weak Record, In Politics and Business Ilyse Hogue: Romney’s Weak Record, In Politics and Business

When his own record falters, Romney goes on the offensive against Obama.

May 25, 2012 / Press Room

Ben Adler: Rubio Can’t Help Romney With the Latino Vote Ben Adler: Rubio Can’t Help Romney With the Latino Vote

Why picking Marco Rubio as a running mate would not automatically improve Romney's standing among Latino voters.

May 25, 2012 / Press Room

What We Still Don’t Know About Mitt Romney and Education

What We Still Don’t Know About Mitt Romney and Education What We Still Don’t Know About Mitt Romney and Education

Here are some questions the candidate wants to avoid.

May 24, 2012 / Dana Goldstein

Do the Bain Hustle Do the Bain Hustle

President Obama is to be applauded for questioning Mitt Romney’s legacy, although his motives seem to be as opportunistic as those of Romney’s primary race opponents.

May 24, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Romney Proposes Return to Bush Education Policy Romney Proposes Return to Bush Education Policy

Education reform is back in fashion, but the Tea Party won’t be pleased.

May 24, 2012 / Ben Adler

The GOP’s Played-Out Race Card

The GOP’s Played-Out Race Card The GOP’s Played-Out Race Card

Republicans are turning to tired, failed strategies in an effort to alienate both black and white voters from President Obama.

May 23, 2012 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

GOP Super PACs Dominate Early Ads With Lies GOP Super PACs Dominate Early Ads With Lies

Conservative Super PACs are outraising and outspending the liberal ones. And they are spreading lies. 

May 22, 2012 / Ben Adler

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