Election 2012

Goodbye Gingrich

Goodbye Gingrich Goodbye Gingrich

Losing Mississippi and Alabama spells the end Gingrich’s campaign—and his relevance.

Mar 14, 2012 / Ben Adler

African-American Vote in GOP Race Falls Below Measurable Levels African-American Vote in GOP Race Falls Below Measurable Levels

African-Americans make up 37 percent of all Mississippians. In today's primary, they could count for less than 1 percent of the vote.

Mar 13, 2012 / John Nichols

Strange Things Are Happening to Mitt Romney Strange Things Are Happening to Mitt Romney

He's eating grits, dropping “Y’alls” and describes campaigning in the South is an “away game” for Yankees like him. This is as “real” as h...

Mar 9, 2012 / John Nichols

Will Romney Pick Gingrich for VP? Will Romney Pick Gingrich for VP?

Gingrich is in that sweet spot to the right of Romney and to the left of Santorum. He's the Ying to Romney's Yang.

Mar 8, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

A Long Road Ahead for Mitt Romney A Long Road Ahead for Mitt Romney

Has Super Tuesday left Romney’s opponents in a better position to win primary races? 

Mar 7, 2012 / Press Room

Flip-flopping, Bain Capitalism and Super PACs: Mitt Romney’s Candidacy Flip-flopping, Bain Capitalism and Super PACs: Mitt Romney’s Candidacy

When Mitt Romney announced his bid for the White House, he seemed to be the likely front-runner—but that was before the GOP base had the chance to find out just how deep he i...

Mar 7, 2012 / The Nation

Romney’s Worsening Working-Class Voter Problem

Romney’s Worsening Working-Class Voter Problem Romney’s Worsening Working-Class Voter Problem

Although Mitt won the most delegates on Super Tuesday, the results demonstrated his weakness among a key Republican demographic. 

Mar 7, 2012 / Ben Adler

After Big Super Tuesday, Santorum Gets Second Look from GOP Online After Big Super Tuesday, Santorum Gets Second Look from GOP Online

Forget the Google Problem—Rick Santorum is getting lots of interest online from voters in key states.

Mar 7, 2012 / Ari Melber

Just How Out of Touch Are the Romneys? Just How Out of Touch Are the Romneys?

If Romney wins Ohio, he’ll be in a good position to win the nomination. But that doesn’t mean voters like him.

Mar 6, 2012 / Press Room

Super Tuesday’s Big Winner Is Already Settled Super Tuesday’s Big Winner Is Already Settled

Super PACS take Super Tuesday.

Mar 6, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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