Political Figures

How Romney’s Extreme Policies Insult Us All How Romney’s Extreme Policies Insult Us All

Tonight's debate is the perfect opportunity to call out Romney’s campaign dishonesty. 

Oct 16, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Patricia Williams: Paul Ryan’s Libertarian America

Patricia Williams: Paul Ryan’s Libertarian America Patricia Williams: Paul Ryan’s Libertarian America

Despite Obama's unquestionably varied record, progressives can't afford four years under a Romney-Ryan presidency.

Oct 16, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

It’s Time to Debate Bain Capitalism It’s Time to Debate Bain Capitalism

Obama does not need to abandon his medium-cool persona to win tonight’s debate. He just has to set the agenda. He can do that by putting a human face on the issue of outsourc...

Oct 16, 2012 / John Nichols

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Facing the Alternative to Obama

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Facing the Alternative to Obama Katrina vanden Heuvel: Facing the Alternative to Obama

Despite Obama's unquestionably varied record, progressives can't afford four years under a Romney-Ryan presidency.

Oct 15, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Obama Needs to Speak About Jobs Katrina vanden Heuvel: Obama Needs to Speak About Jobs

The president should also bring up women's health and expose Mitt Romney's extremist makeover.

Oct 15, 2012 / Press Room

Note to Obama: It’s Still the Economy, Stupid Note to Obama: It’s Still the Economy, Stupid

The president needs to aggressively defend his economic policies and critique Romneyomics in Tuesday's debate.

Oct 15, 2012 / Ari Berman

Paul Ryan: Dick Cheney With a Smile Paul Ryan: Dick Cheney With a Smile

Dick Cheney says: “I worship the ground that Paul Ryan walks on.” No wonder. They’re foreign-policy twins.

Oct 15, 2012 / John Nichols

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Joe Biden Showed Heat and Heart During the Debate Katrina vanden Heuvel: Joe Biden Showed Heat and Heart During the Debate

The vice president successfully contrasted his administration with the regressive proposals of the Romney-Ryan ticket.

Oct 12, 2012 / Press Room

Paul Ryan’s Congressional Opponent: Debate Me Next! Paul Ryan’s Congressional Opponent: Debate Me Next!

The Republican vice-presidential candidate is also facing a House race at home—but won’t debate his challenger. 

Oct 12, 2012 / George Zornick

Biden and Ryan: The Foreign Policy Gap Biden and Ryan: The Foreign Policy Gap

Ryan's flailing fearmongering at last night's debate will likely fall flat with war-weary voters. 

Oct 12, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

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