Political Figures

Ladies, Don’t Fall for Moderate Mitt!

Ladies, Don’t Fall for Moderate Mitt! Ladies, Don’t Fall for Moderate Mitt!

What Romney may privately believe is far less important than the bargains he has made with the far-right Christian base of his party.

Oct 24, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

What Mitt Romney Could Learn From Taylor Swift What Mitt Romney Could Learn From Taylor Swift

A tale of two entitlements, one of which leads to blockbuster sales and the other to losing the election.

Oct 24, 2012 / Michelle Dean

Many Unanswered Questions About Romney’s Taxes Many Unanswered Questions About Romney’s Taxes

Romney’s campaign has yet to release a lot of damning information about the GOP candidate’s tax returns. 

Oct 24, 2012 / Ari Berman

Sweaty vs. Steady: Body Language in the Third Debate Sweaty vs. Steady: Body Language in the Third Debate

Romney wasn’t on par with his usual corporate crispness in last night’s debate.

Oct 23, 2012 / Leslie Savan

George McGovern, the ‘Atticus Finch’ of American Politics

George McGovern, the ‘Atticus Finch’ of American Politics George McGovern, the ‘Atticus Finch’ of American Politics

Senator McGovern spoke the truth, especially when it was uncomfortable.

Oct 22, 2012 / Rep. Jim McGovern

George McGovern: Touchstone of Liberalism

George McGovern: Touchstone of Liberalism George McGovern: Touchstone of Liberalism

Dead at age 90, the 1972 Democratic presidential nominee embraced and inspired the struggle for peace and economic and social justice.

Oct 21, 2012 / John Nichols

Romney’s Recession Reaganomics Romney’s Recession Reaganomics

STUDENT FINALIST: With staggering unemployment, Romney’s trickle-down policies are the last thing the United States needs.

Oct 20, 2012 / StudentNation / Audrey Yu

Did Mitt Romney Just Endorse Affirmative Action? Did Mitt Romney Just Endorse Affirmative Action?

Romney’s now-infamous “binders full of women” show how little the Republican candidate knows about overcoming structural inequality. 

Oct 19, 2012 / Patricia J. Williams

Greg Palast: Mitt Romney Made Millions From the Auto Bailout Greg Palast: Mitt Romney Made Millions From the Auto Bailout

The Romneys invested millions in a hedge fund that bought GM’s autoparts division, and it paid off big-time.

Oct 18, 2012 / Press Room

Why Should the Left Support Obama?

Why Should the Left Support Obama? Why Should the Left Support Obama?

I wish, just once, an endorsement of a Democratic presidential candidate would mull over some serious structural issues that are at stake.

Oct 17, 2012 / Doug Henwood

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