Elections

Romney’s Cowardly Speech on the Deficit Romney’s Cowardly Speech on the Deficit

Mitt says he will lead on debt reduction, but he avoids saying how. 

May 15, 2012 / Ben Adler

Did Obama Endorse Gay Marriage for Political Reasons? Good. Did Obama Endorse Gay Marriage for Political Reasons? Good.

Many Americans think the president came out for gay marriage for political motivations. That could be a good thing.

May 15, 2012 / Ari Melber

Why Obama Must Hold Wall Street Accountable Why Obama Must Hold Wall Street Accountable

Obama stands the best shot at getting re-elected by making the election a choice between the 99 percent and the 1 percent.

May 15, 2012 / Ari Berman

The National Security State Wins (Again) The National Security State Wins (Again)

Why the real victor in Campaign 2012 won’t be Obama or Romney.

May 15, 2012 / William J. Astore

Romney’s Fuzzy Jobs Math Romney’s Fuzzy Jobs Math

Romney's claim that he has created more jobs than Obama is impossible to take seriously

May 14, 2012 / Ari Berman

Gay Donors and the Democrats Gay Donors and the Democrats

How much of an impact will gay donors have in the upcoming presidential election?

May 14, 2012 / Chris Hayes

Will Romney Catch up to Obama Online? Will Romney Catch up to Obama Online?

Conservatives mocked “The Life of Julia,” but it is more advanced than Romney's Website. Does that matter?

May 13, 2012 / Ben Adler

Is Black and Latino Voter Registration Threatened or Not? Is Black and Latino Voter Registration Threatened or Not?

There may be some disagreement on the numbers, but we should agree on one thing: while voter registration numbers may not be as bad as reported, that doesn’t mean it’s ...

May 11, 2012 / Brentin Mock

Obama’s Embrace of Marriage Equality Is VERY Smart Politics Obama’s Embrace of Marriage Equality Is VERY Smart Politics

Savvy Republicans admit that the president is likely to benefit from his new stance, while Mitt Romney's reactionary response is a threat to his candidacy and to the future of...

May 10, 2012 / John Nichols

Brentin Mock: How the Right Intimidates Voters of Color Away From the Polls

Brentin Mock: How the Right Intimidates Voters of Color Away From the Polls Brentin Mock: How the Right Intimidates Voters of Color Away From the Polls

You may have never heard of True the Vote, but the organization has major plans for upcoming elections across the country.

May 10, 2012 / The Nation

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