Election 2012

A Politics for the 99 Percent

A Politics for the 99 Percent A Politics for the 99 Percent

Progressives must take the fall election seriously, even as they challenge the limits of the debate.

Jun 6, 2012 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Robert L. Borosage

GOP Declares National Victory in Wisconsin GOP Declares National Victory in Wisconsin

Scott Walker’s win doesn't necessarily mean Mitt Romney will triumph in November. But it does prove that corporate money threatens American democracy. 

Jun 6, 2012 / Ben Adler

Herman Cain to Replace Neal Boortz on the Radio Herman Cain to Replace Neal Boortz on the Radio

The entertaining, unserious former candidate has found his true calling. Ironically, he replaces an unreconstructed racist. 

Jun 5, 2012 / Ben Adler

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

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