Elections

Romney Promises Libor-Scandal Banksters He’ll Score for Them Romney Promises Libor-Scandal Banksters He’ll Score for Them

After a day of stumbles in London, Mitt finally gets on message, telling international bankers he’ll fight regulation. In return, they give him $2 million.

Jul 27, 2012 / John Nichols

Ilyse Hogue: Romney, Still Out of Touch, Fumbles London Ilyse Hogue: Romney, Still Out of Touch, Fumbles London

The presumed GOP candidate’s offense-slinging stumble through London this week lends irony to his false claims about Obama apologizing for America. It seems America will...

Jul 27, 2012 / Press Room

[PHOTOS] Taking a ‘Freedom Ride’ Against Pennsylvania’s Voter ID [PHOTOS] Taking a ‘Freedom Ride’ Against Pennsylvania’s Voter ID

More than 1,000 people rallied against Pennsylvania's voter ID law this week. James Cersonsky shares his images from a "Freedom Ride" bus to the capital. 

Jul 27, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

Romney’s UK Laugh Fest: ‘Another Dubya?’ Romney’s UK Laugh Fest: ‘Another Dubya?’

“Worse than Sarah Palin,” say the Brits. “Mitt the Twit.”

Jul 27, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

A Romney Presidency Would Be a Threat to Peace We Cannot Allow A Romney Presidency Would Be a Threat to Peace We Cannot Allow

But can Obama effectively mobilize the anti-war vote given the poor record of his first four years?

Jul 26, 2012 / Tom Hayden

Romney Blames Obama for GOP Defense Cuts Romney Blames Obama for GOP Defense Cuts

Mitt’s campaign is attacking the president for defense spending cuts that his own party voted for in Congress.

Jul 26, 2012 / Ben Adler

Tweedle-Romney Accuses Tweedle-Obama of Harming Israel Tweedle-Romney Accuses Tweedle-Obama of Harming Israel

Lewis Carroll, and Bob Dylan, would be amused.

Jul 26, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Mitt Romney’s Bankster Ball Mitt Romney’s Bankster Ball

With the soon-to-be GOP nominee collecting checks from executives of banks tied to the Libor scandal, Americans have a right to ask which team Romney is on.

Jul 26, 2012 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders (and 2 Million Angry Americans) Versus the Billionaires Bernie Sanders (and 2 Million Angry Americans) Versus the Billionaires

The Vermont senator revealed that twenty-three billionaire families have contributed $250,000 or more to this year’s campaigns. Along with several million Americans, he seeks...

Jul 24, 2012 / John Nichols

[PHOTOS] Who Is Romney’s Best Choice for Vice President?

[PHOTOS] Who Is Romney’s Best Choice for Vice President? [PHOTOS] Who Is Romney’s Best Choice for Vice President?

Seven possibilities for the number-two spot on Romney’s ticket.

Jul 24, 2012 / Ben Adler

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