Election 2012

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

A Make-or-Break Moment for Democracy A Make-or-Break Moment for Democracy

President Obama's endorsement of super-PAC money may be the only way to roll back Citizens United.

Feb 14, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Howard Dean Predicts Obama Re-Election, Democrats Retake House Howard Dean Predicts Obama Re-Election, Democrats Retake House

With the president’s poll numbers improving and the economy picking up, the former DNC chair likes his party’s chances in the fall.

Feb 14, 2012 / Ari Berman

Paul Ryan’s ‘New Reagan’ Speech Positions for Romney Implosion Paul Ryan’s ‘New Reagan’ Speech Positions for Romney Implosion

House Budget Committee chair uses his CPAC speech to hint about an alternative Republican presidential prospect like, er, Paul Ryan.

Feb 10, 2012 / John Nichols

Elections Are for Suckers Elections Are for Suckers

Bribes from billionaires? Super PACs buying campaigns right and left? Let’s just dip our fingers in purple ink and pose for photos.

Feb 9, 2012 / Robert Scheer

The GOP’s Enthusiasm Gap The GOP’s Enthusiasm Gap

GOP presidential primary turnout is well below 2008 levels, a worrying sign for Republicans in 2012.

Feb 8, 2012 / Ari Berman

‘Anybody But Romney’ Wins Everywhere, as GOP Turnout Tanks

‘Anybody But Romney’ Wins Everywhere, as GOP Turnout Tanks ‘Anybody But Romney’ Wins Everywhere, as GOP Turnout Tanks

After eight primaries and caucuses, the ordained GOP front-runner has lost the majority of contests. In Minnesota, 83 percent of Republicans rejected Romney, and turnout was down a...

Feb 8, 2012 / John Nichols

Newt Gingrich’s New Enemies: Subway Riders Newt Gingrich’s New Enemies: Subway Riders

Gingrich’s latest smear of city-dwellers demonstrates the economic inversion of his class warfare. 

Feb 3, 2012 / Ben Adler

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