Elections

Why Mitt Romney Had Such a Bad Record on Jobs in Massachusetts Why Mitt Romney Had Such a Bad Record on Jobs in Massachusetts

Massachusetts had one of the worst rates of job creation under Mitt Romney. Here's why. 

Nov 15, 2011 / Ben Adler

The GOP Candidates Are Confused on Afghanistan The GOP Candidates Are Confused on Afghanistan

 Debate in South Carolina serves up little hawkishness, lots of know-nothingism.

Nov 14, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

War, Torture, Assassination: Debate Confirms GOP’s the Party of Cheney War, Torture, Assassination: Debate Confirms GOP’s the Party of Cheney

When it comes to foreign policy, the Republicans who would be president are taking their cues from the former vice president on war, secrecy and, above all, torture.

Nov 13, 2011 / John Nichols

Rick Perry’s Really Revealing Debate Statement Rick Perry’s Really Revealing Debate Statement

Republicans at Wednesday‘s debate displayed a remarkable ignorance, or extremism, regarding the purpose of government regulation. 

Nov 11, 2011 / Ben Adler

Oops, He Did It Again Oops, He Did It Again

Rick Perry is toast. 

Nov 10, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie

The 99 Percent Vote to Protect Labor Rights, Voting Rights, Reproductive Rights and Immigrant Rights The 99 Percent Vote to Protect Labor Rights, Voting Rights, Reproductive Rights and Immigrant Rights

From Ohio to Maine to Mississippi, voters rejected the conservative agenda on key issues.

Nov 9, 2011 / John Nichols

Labor Rights, Abortion Rights, Immigrant Rights, Voting Rights Prevail

Labor Rights, Abortion Rights, Immigrant Rights, Voting Rights Prevail Labor Rights, Abortion Rights, Immigrant Rights, Voting Rights Prevail

In a rebuff to GOP extremism, voters reject Mississippi’s personhood amendment and Ohio’s attack on labor rights. 

Nov 9, 2011 / John Nichols

Despite Scandal, Cain Still Tea Party Favorite Over Romney Despite Scandal, Cain Still Tea Party Favorite Over Romney

At the Americans for Prosperity Foundation's Defending the American Dream Summit, Cain got a much warmer reception than Romney. 

Nov 4, 2011 / Ben Adler

Occupy the Ballot: Colorado Voters Reject Corporate Power Occupy the Ballot: Colorado Voters Reject Corporate Power

 Boulder voters reject corporate personhood, and move to replace private power with a public utility.

Nov 4, 2011 / John Nichols

Clues to Herman Cain’s Foreign Policy Clues to Herman Cain’s Foreign Policy

The unifying theme behind his foreign policy advisers seems to be Republican partisanship.

Nov 3, 2011 / Ben Adler

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