Election 2012

Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Is Anti-Latino

Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Is Anti-Latino Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Is Anti-Latino

Would the GOP contenders feel the same about immigration if the folks trying to cross the border were Canadians?

Feb 24, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

Romney’s Irresponsible Tax Plan Romney’s Irresponsible Tax Plan

Desperate to fend off Rick Santorum’s challenge from the right, Mitt released a plan to increase the deficit. 

Feb 24, 2012 / Ben Adler

In Defense of Republican Debates In Defense of Republican Debates

Think the GOP field is bad? Just imagine how much worse it would be without the debates. 

Feb 23, 2012 / Ben Adler

The Gang That Couldn’t Bomb Straight The Gang That Couldn’t Bomb Straight

With the economy showing faint signs of life, the leading Republican candidates have returned to the elixir of warmongering to once again sway the gullible masses.

Feb 23, 2012 / Robert Scheer

GOP Debate to Rape Victims: Drop Dead GOP Debate to Rape Victims: Drop Dead

At the CNN Republican debate in Arizona, candidates vied to be the most stridently opposed to contraception, even for rape victims. 

Feb 23, 2012 / Ben Adler

The Conservative War on Women’s Sexuality

The Conservative War on Women’s Sexuality The Conservative War on Women’s Sexuality

Recent commentary demonstrates why Rick Santorum’s backward sexual politics are so appealing to Republicans.

Feb 21, 2012 / Ben Adler

Sorry, Republicans, Your Savior Won’t Come Sorry, Republicans, Your Savior Won’t Come

Republicans are still dreaming about a new presidential candidate. It’s time to move on. 

Feb 20, 2012 / Ben Adler

The Soul of Mitt Romney

The Soul of Mitt Romney The Soul of Mitt Romney

Romney comes off as weak, weird and willing to say anything to be elected. Now, he's starting to seem mean.

Feb 16, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Rich Republicans Say Birth Control Is Cheap Rich Republicans Say Birth Control Is Cheap

Conservative millionaires and billionaires don’t see any need for health insurance to cover birth control when aspirin is cheaply available. 

Feb 16, 2012 / Ben Adler

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Obama ‘Has Tried to Lead by Consensus’ Katrina vanden Heuvel: Obama ‘Has Tried to Lead by Consensus’

How can Obama boost his chances of re-election?

Feb 15, 2012 / Press Room

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