Election 2012

Will Voter ID Laws Affect the 2012 Election Outcome? Will Voter ID Laws Affect the 2012 Election Outcome?

Ben Adler weighs in on the legal challenges to voter identification laws. 

Mar 27, 2012 / The Nation

More Than Two-Thirds Oppose Afghan War More Than Two-Thirds Oppose Afghan War

Obama should capitalize on antiwar sentiment in the election.

Mar 27, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Voters Have Two Candidates, No Choice

Voters Have Two Candidates, No Choice Voters Have Two Candidates, No Choice

With Mitt Romney’s Super-PAC limo now on cruise control to victory at the GOP convention, voters are left with only two reasons to vote against Barack Obama.

Mar 22, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Can Americans Trust Government Again?

Can Americans Trust Government Again? Can Americans Trust Government Again?

As the 2012 elections approach, renewed faith will be critical to combating Republicans’ slash-and-burn rhetoric.

Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / Jeff Madrick

Romney Joins Gas Price Pander Romney Joins Gas Price Pander

Mitt says his opponents “don't understand the economy.” Neither does he. 

Mar 20, 2012 / Ben Adler

How Will Voters Respond to the War on Women? How Will Voters Respond to the War on Women?

Has President Obama stood strong enough on women's issues?

Mar 19, 2012 / Press Room

Instead of a CEO, How About Electing a Labor Leader? Instead of a CEO, How About Electing a Labor Leader?

Wisconsinites will have a chance to consider Firefighters Union president Mahlon Mitchell as a statewide contender.

Mar 19, 2012 / John Nichols

Will Running to the Right Hurt Romney?

Will Running to the Right Hurt Romney? Will Running to the Right Hurt Romney?

Pundits say Mitt has damaged his brand among women and Latinos. Not so fast. 

Mar 18, 2012 / Ben Adler

Romney and Santorum: Two Faces of GOP Capitalism

Romney and Santorum: Two Faces of GOP Capitalism Romney and Santorum: Two Faces of GOP Capitalism

There may be tension but there isn’t a class war within the Republican Party, because they’re all on the same side.

Mar 14, 2012 / Column / Gary Younge

Gritty Defeats Highlight Romney’s Authenticity Deficit

Gritty Defeats Highlight Romney’s Authenticity Deficit Gritty Defeats Highlight Romney’s Authenticity Deficit

The “weak front-runner” has an authenticity deficit. It crushed him in Alabama and Mississippi. And it’s not just a Southern problem.

Mar 14, 2012 / John Nichols

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