Flip-flopping, Bain Capitalism and Super PACs: Mitt Romney’s Candidacy Flip-flopping, Bain Capitalism and Super PACs: Mitt Romney’s Candidacy
When Mitt Romney announced his bid for the White House, he seemed to be the likely front-runner—but that was before the GOP base had the chance to find out just how deep he i...
Mar 7, 2012 / The Nation
Republican Hearts and Minds Divided Republican Hearts and Minds Divided
There is an internal tug of war between what Republicans know they should do (vote for Romney) and what they want to do (vote for Santorum).
Mar 7, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto
What America Lost When Dennis Kucinich Lost What America Lost When Dennis Kucinich Lost
The anti-war congressman is the first electoral victim of the current round of partisan redistricting.
Mar 7, 2012 / John Nichols
Romney’s Worsening Working-Class Voter Problem Romney’s Worsening Working-Class Voter Problem
Although Mitt won the most delegates on Super Tuesday, the results demonstrated his weakness among a key Republican demographic.
Mar 7, 2012 / Ben Adler
After Big Super Tuesday, Santorum Gets Second Look from GOP Online After Big Super Tuesday, Santorum Gets Second Look from GOP Online
Forget the Google Problem—Rick Santorum is getting lots of interest online from voters in key states.
Mar 7, 2012 / Ari Melber
Just How Out of Touch Are the Romneys? Just How Out of Touch Are the Romneys?
If Romney wins Ohio, he’ll be in a good position to win the nomination. But that doesn’t mean voters like him.
Mar 6, 2012 / Press Room
Super Tuesday’s Big Winner Is Already Settled Super Tuesday’s Big Winner Is Already Settled
Super PACS take Super Tuesday.
Mar 6, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Five Million Voters May Lose Rights in the 2012 Elections Five Million Voters May Lose Rights in the 2012 Elections
Two states in the Super Tuesday primaries—Georgia and Tennessee—are part of a wave of states that created troubling voting laws following the Tea Party Republican victo...
Mar 6, 2012 / Brentin Mock
Super Tuesday Sees Romney’s Softer Side Super Tuesday Sees Romney’s Softer Side
Romney’s strategy has been to tear down those around him without giving people reasons to like him.
Mar 6, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto
Rick Santorum’s Elite Background Rick Santorum’s Elite Background
Santorum has a chance in Ohio because he appeals more to working-class voters than Romney. But his blue-collar roots are a myth.
Mar 5, 2012 / Ben Adler