Elections

Conservatives Defend John Edwards on the Eve of His Trial Conservatives Defend John Edwards on the Eve of His Trial

Even America’s leading conservative magazine can’t swallow the campaign finance prosecution of John Edwards.

Apr 20, 2012 / Ari Melber

Is the Tea Party Excited About Romney? Is the Tea Party Excited About Romney?

Mitt's speech to the Philadelphia-area Tea Party shows he’s speaking their language. 

Apr 18, 2012 / Ben Adler

Guns, Gays and Democrats

Guns, Gays and Democrats Guns, Gays and Democrats

Yes, the NRA and ALEC pushed pro-gun bills, but they were helped in many instances by Democrats too afraid to take on one of the culture war’s signal issues.

Apr 18, 2012 / Richard Kim

Time to Undo ALEC’s Damage Time to Undo ALEC’s Damage

ALEC claims that its real focus is “economic vitality.” Its investment in restrictive Voter ID and “kill at will” Stand Your Ground laws says otherwise.

Apr 17, 2012 / Brentin Mock

Can Obama Convince Voters That the Economy Is Improving? Can Obama Convince Voters That the Economy Is Improving?

The recession is not as bad as it could have been, but that won’t win over voters this fall. 

Apr 16, 2012 / Press Room

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

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