Republican Negative Ad Spending Explodes Republican Negative Ad Spending Explodes
Conservative Super PACs plan to bury Obama under an avalanche of misleading attack ads.
Jul 9, 2012 / Ben Adler
Obama: No More Tax Breaks for Top Earners Obama: No More Tax Breaks for Top Earners
Democrats are trying to break the anti-tax absolutism of the GOP and claim a mandate on reform after the elections.
Jul 9, 2012 / George Zornick
‘Money In, People Out’: The Twin Pillars of the GOP’s 2012 Plan ‘Money In, People Out’: The Twin Pillars of the GOP’s 2012 Plan
The Republican strategy imperils our democracy and seeds distrust among a populace that already has little confidence in its elected leaders.
Jul 9, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue
What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy
The walkout by CBC members and the House Democratic leader was exactly the right response to the Holder contempt vote. Indeed, it’s a model for future fights.
Jun 29, 2012 / John Nichols
Roberts and Obamacare: The Odd Couple Wins Roberts and Obamacare: The Odd Couple Wins
With the ACA upheld, the door has been opened for evolution toward what eventually will be recognized as nationalized healthcare.
Jun 29, 2012 / William Greider
The Three-Letter Word That Saved Healthcare The Three-Letter Word That Saved Healthcare
Obama didn’t kill your granny, freedom is not actually dead and constitutionally protected taxation can—and often does—create a stronger America.
Jun 28, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue
Bernie Sanders, Nurses: We Still Need ‘Medicare for All’ Bernie Sanders, Nurses: We Still Need ‘Medicare for All’
Senator and key union recognize that today's health care ruling is vital, but ultimately they say it's not enough.
Jun 28, 2012 / John Nichols
A Supreme Court for the 1 Percent A Supreme Court for the 1 Percent
The Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act, but in other recent decisions has also guaranteed that corporations will have even more power to shape public debate about the...
Jun 27, 2012 / The Editors
Karl Rove Targets Youth With Negative Ads Karl Rove Targets Youth With Negative Ads
The GOP sees no need for positive messaging. Just make them dislike Obama.
Jun 27, 2012 / Ben Adler
Obama Starts to Use the Power of His Office Obama Starts to Use the Power of His Office
President Obama’s first use of executive privilege has sparked outrage, of course.
Jun 25, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry