Elections

Patricia Williams: Paul Ryan’s Libertarian America

Patricia Williams: Paul Ryan’s Libertarian America Patricia Williams: Paul Ryan’s Libertarian America

Despite Obama's unquestionably varied record, progressives can't afford four years under a Romney-Ryan presidency.

Oct 16, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Republicans Unite! Republicans Unite!

Who else will save the country from... everyone?

Oct 16, 2012 / Tom Tomorrow

It’s Time to Debate Bain Capitalism It’s Time to Debate Bain Capitalism

Obama does not need to abandon his medium-cool persona to win tonight’s debate. He just has to set the agenda. He can do that by putting a human face on the issue of outsourc...

Oct 16, 2012 / John Nichols

Ryan Stunt Exposes Fraudulence of GOP Charity Rhetoric Ryan Stunt Exposes Fraudulence of GOP Charity Rhetoric

The Romney campaign faked a photo op of Ryan cleaning up at a soup kitchen. 

Oct 16, 2012 / Ben Adler

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Facing the Alternative to Obama

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Facing the Alternative to Obama Katrina vanden Heuvel: Facing the Alternative to Obama

Despite Obama's unquestionably varied record, progressives can't afford four years under a Romney-Ryan presidency.

Oct 15, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Electoral Politics May be Messy, but It’s Better Than the Alternative Electoral Politics May be Messy, but It’s Better Than the Alternative

The European Union and American electoral politics are both examples of human conflict channeled through non-violent processes.

Oct 15, 2012 / Chris Hayes

Josh Mandel Offers the Most Nonsensical Plan Yet to Cover Pre-Existing Conditions Josh Mandel Offers the Most Nonsensical Plan Yet to Cover Pre-Existing Conditions

How will people with pre-existing conditions be protected if Obamacare is repealed? Don’t ask Republicans.

Oct 15, 2012 / George Zornick

In Colorado, Obama and Romney Focus on Mobilizing Their Bases In Colorado, Obama and Romney Focus on Mobilizing Their Bases

In swing states such as Colorado, the presidential race is coming down to who can turn out their voters, rather than persuading independents. 

Oct 15, 2012 / Ben Adler

Why Romney and Ryan’s ‘Reforms’ of Medicaid Would Likely Destroy It Why Romney and Ryan’s ‘Reforms’ of Medicaid Would Likely Destroy It

Past experience with block granting the social safety net paints a dismal picture.

Oct 15, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Obama Needs to Speak About Jobs Katrina vanden Heuvel: Obama Needs to Speak About Jobs

The president should also bring up women's health and expose Mitt Romney's extremist makeover.

Oct 15, 2012 / Press Room

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