Election 2012

The Right-Wing Effort to Smear Obama and Liberals as ‘Anti-Israel’ The Right-Wing Effort to Smear Obama and Liberals as ‘Anti-Israel’

The Emergency Committee for Israel is accusing President Obama and liberal think tanks of opposing Israel’s interests, but they don’t have the evidence to back it up.&n...

Mar 4, 2012 / Ben Adler

The GOP Theo-Cons Hop on Board the Crazy Train

The GOP Theo-Cons Hop on Board the Crazy Train The GOP Theo-Cons Hop on Board the Crazy Train

Attacks on church-state separation by Romney, Gingrich and Santorum reflect the growing power in the party of religious extremists.

Feb 29, 2012 / John Nichols

The Man Behind Ron Paul The Man Behind Ron Paul

Why does 76 percent of the civil libertarian’s Super PAC money come from billionaire Peter Thiel, whose Palantir Technologies helps the government spy on citizens?  

Feb 29, 2012 / Mark Ames

More Weak Wins for Romney

More Weak Wins for Romney More Weak Wins for Romney

Mitt barely won his native state of Michigan. Republicans just aren’t that into him. 

Feb 29, 2012 / Ben Adler

Why the GOP Can’t Win in Michigan Why the GOP Can’t Win in Michigan

As Santorum and Romney battle each other in Michigan, the Republicans are losing the state. 

Feb 28, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

John Nichols: Santorum Is the ‘Emergency Alternative’ to Romney John Nichols: Santorum Is the ‘Emergency Alternative’ to Romney

What some experts think will happen in upcoming Republican primaries, and why.

Feb 28, 2012 / Press Room

GOP Candidates Embrace Anti-Labor, Free-Market Fundamentalism

GOP Candidates Embrace Anti-Labor, Free-Market Fundamentalism GOP Candidates Embrace Anti-Labor, Free-Market Fundamentalism

The presidential contenders are pitching a teacher-bashing, union-damning fundamentalism that’s just as extreme as their religious demagoguery.

Feb 28, 2012 / John Nichols

Conservative Hobbyhorses for 2012 Conservative Hobbyhorses for 2012

Republicans have invented a new bunch of boogeymen. Here’s a guide to some of the most important memes on the right. 

Feb 27, 2012 / Ben Adler

Who Will ‘Reagan Democrats’ Support in 2012? Who Will ‘Reagan Democrats’ Support in 2012?

Obama’s numbers are rebounding among blue-collar voters in the Rust Belt as the GOP primary churns on.

Feb 27, 2012 / Ari Berman

Romney’s Koch Brothers Connections Romney’s Koch Brothers Connections

Romney’s campaign is getting a major boost from the lead organizers behind the Tea Party.

Feb 24, 2012 / Ari Berman

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