Election 2012

Halfway Through the Lost Decade Halfway Through the Lost Decade

Does anyone care that the economy is floundering and that we are not getting out of this crisis anytime soon?

Apr 26, 2012 / Robert Scheer

It Takes a Village Inn It Takes a Village Inn

A diverse democracy requires us to be able to live near one another, to come together in public space and to engage across differences.

Apr 25, 2012 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP Is Disenfranchising Americans to Prevent ‘Voter Fraud’ Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP Is Disenfranchising Americans to Prevent ‘Voter Fraud’

Why the problem is not voter fraud, but a lack of voters.

Apr 25, 2012 / Press Room

Did Romney Buy the GOP Nomination? Did Romney Buy the GOP Nomination?

Mitt’s opponents say he won only because he outspends everyone. It’s not that simple. 

Apr 25, 2012 / Ben Adler

Mitthusiasm Gap: Obama’s Pennsylvania Primary Vote Far Exceeds Romney’s Total

Mitthusiasm Gap: Obama’s Pennsylvania Primary Vote Far Exceeds Romney’s Total Mitthusiasm Gap: Obama’s Pennsylvania Primary Vote Far Exceeds Romney’s Total

Even though Republican primary races are the marquee contests, Obama’s Democratic primary vote totals have frequently beat Romney’s GOP numbers.

Apr 24, 2012 / John Nichols

Obama and Romney’s Battle for the Latino Vote Obama and Romney’s Battle for the Latino Vote

That Latinos play a key role in the upcoming election is quite clear. How they'll vote is anything but certain.

Apr 23, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Newt’s Game Plan (Yes, He Has One) Newt’s Game Plan (Yes, He Has One)

Will Gingrich win Delaware? He’s winning local endorsements. I try to figure out why.

Apr 23, 2012 / Ben Adler

Report: Media Favored Horserace Over Issues in Presidential Primary Report: Media Favored Horserace Over Issues in Presidential Primary

How did the media cover the 2012 primary campaign?

Apr 23, 2012 / Ari Melber

Guns, Gays and Democrats

Guns, Gays and Democrats Guns, Gays and Democrats

Yes, the NRA and ALEC pushed pro-gun bills, but they were helped in many instances by Democrats too afraid to take on one of the culture war’s signal issues.

Apr 18, 2012 / Richard Kim

Can Obama Convince Voters That the Economy Is Improving? Can Obama Convince Voters That the Economy Is Improving?

The recession is not as bad as it could have been, but that won’t win over voters this fall. 

Apr 16, 2012 / Press Room

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