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Republican Negative Ad Spending Explodes

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 ‘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 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 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

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