Elections

Romney’s Bad Math Romney’s Bad Math

Mitt got caught offering some details on how he would cut spending. But they still don’t add up to a balanced budget.

Apr 16, 2012 / Ben Adler

Katrina vanden Heuvel: The Hilary Rosen Debate Is a Distraction Katrina vanden Heuvel: The Hilary Rosen Debate Is a Distraction

How can presidential candidates sway women voters this election season?

Apr 16, 2012 / Press Room

Romney’s Female Surrogates Oppose Women’s Rights Romney’s Female Surrogates Oppose Women’s Rights

The female Republican politicians attacking Obama’s record on women in the economy don't support fair pay, contraception access or abortion rights.

Apr 13, 2012 / Ben Adler

Coming to a Bookstore Near You Coming to a Bookstore Near You

 Eric Alterman is in book mode, while Reed Richardson pivots right—center right.

Apr 12, 2012 / Eric Alterman

The War on Women Voting The War on Women Voting

Photo voter ID laws will have a disproportionate impact on women voters, who are more likely to have name and address changes.

Apr 12, 2012 / Brentin Mock

Scott Walker’s Using John Mellencamp’s Music; Mellencamp is Not Amused Scott Walker’s Using John Mellencamp’s Music; Mellencamp is Not Amused

Wisconsin's anti-labor governor uses rocker's song "Small Town" at his first recall rally. Mellencamp responds with a pro-labor message.

Apr 12, 2012 / John Nichols

What Do We See in Obama?

What Do We See in Obama? What Do We See in Obama?

As in a Rorschach test, people see in him what they want to see. Why don’t we look at his record?

Apr 11, 2012 / Column / Gary Younge

Republican Women in Denial

Republican Women in Denial Republican Women in Denial

A visit to the Republican Women's Club of New York to see Callista Gingrich suggests the GOP won’t fix its gender gap problem.

Apr 11, 2012 / Ben Adler

Did Fox News Drive Santorum Out of the Race? Did Fox News Drive Santorum Out of the Race?

Rick Santorum rose despite a virtual media blackout in 2011, and ultimately fell when it was reinstated.

Apr 11, 2012 / Ari Melber

Why Economic Populism Is a Winning Strategy for Obama

Why Economic Populism Is a Winning Strategy for Obama Why Economic Populism Is a Winning Strategy for Obama

Focusing on income inequality and fairness for the 99 percent is the right message for the president.

Apr 11, 2012 / Ari Berman

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