Politics

Romney’s Last Pitch: He Will Heal Divided Country Romney’s Last Pitch: He Will Heal Divided Country

On the campaign trail Monday, Mitt blamed President Obama for the lack of bipartisanship in Washington, and promised to fix it. 

Nov 6, 2012 / Ben Adler

Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’? Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’?

With Springsteen at his side, Obama ended his last campaign with a promise that “no matter how bad the storm is, we recover together.”

Nov 6, 2012 / John Nichols

Could Attorney General Kamala Harris Turn the Tide on Dark Money? Could Attorney General Kamala Harris Turn the Tide on Dark Money?

A campaign finance scandal in California, relating to $11 million laundered into the election from out of state, could grow into the biggest dark money story of the year. 

Nov 6, 2012 / Lee Fang

Obama Campaign Believes Early Vote Has Put Them Over the Top Obama Campaign Believes Early Vote Has Put Them Over the Top

Despite the best efforts of Republican lawmakers in swing states, Obama’s huge lead in early voting may guarantee him a victory. 

Nov 5, 2012 / George Zornick

FDR and the Fight to Defend Our Freedom FDR and the Fight to Defend Our Freedom

Protecting freedom does not mean shielding a market from restrictions—it means fighting for economic justice and equality. 

Nov 5, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Mel Wymore Chooses People Over Politics Mel Wymore Chooses People Over Politics

Meet the man who could be New York’s first transgender City Council member.

Nov 5, 2012 / Lucy McKeon

Bill McKibben: Global Warming’s Dystopian Future

Bill McKibben: Global Warming’s Dystopian Future Bill McKibben: Global Warming’s Dystopian Future

The author and activist doesn't have a utopia to offer, but rather, warns of a dystopia to avoid.

Nov 5, 2012 / The Nation Video

For Election Day, Obama Bests Romney in Online Mobilization For Election Day, Obama Bests Romney in Online Mobilization

The presidential campaigns have different voter targets and different approaches for turning them out.

Nov 5, 2012 / Ari Melber

Obama’s Ohio Early-Voting Advantage Obama’s Ohio Early-Voting Advantage

Obama could win the swing state, thanks to the thousands of early voters that withstood long lines, GOP pressure and poor weather to cast their ballot this weekend. 

Nov 5, 2012 / Ari Berman

On Election Eve, Women Voters Break Strongly for Obama On Election Eve, Women Voters Break Strongly for Obama

Women will head to the polls tomorrow strongly in favor of government spending and protections.

Nov 5, 2012 / Bryce Covert

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