Campaigns and Elections

Florida Voter Purge Is Unlikely to Resume Florida Voter Purge Is Unlikely to Resume

The state’s elections supervisors continue to oppose the campaign initiated by Governor Rick Scott.

Jul 3, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman

What’s in Romney’s Offshore Accounts?

What’s in Romney’s Offshore Accounts? What’s in Romney’s Offshore Accounts?

Why has Mitt opened foreign bank accounts, and why is he still being paid by Bain Capital?

Jul 3, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Romney Adviser Contradicts a GOP Talking Point Romney Adviser Contradicts a GOP Talking Point

If President Obama raised taxes through healthcare reform, so did Mitt Romney. 

Jul 2, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

How Many Lawyers Does It Take to Screw an Election? How Many Lawyers Does It Take to Screw an Election?

Minnesota lawmakers claim ignorance over violating ethics in the voter ID suit that stands to discriminate against voters of color.

Jul 2, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

Pushing the Democrats to the Left Pushing the Democrats to the Left

Some Democrats are not attending their national convention. Where’s the unity?

Jul 2, 2012 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry

Robert Reich: Mitt Romney’s Casino Capitalism

Robert Reich: Mitt Romney’s Casino Capitalism Robert Reich: Mitt Romney’s Casino Capitalism

Romney and his kind turned much of our economy into a betting parlor—how did he ever become a serious candidate for the presidency?

Jun 29, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

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 / Blog / John Nichols

The Supreme Court Leaves Romney in the Cold The Supreme Court Leaves Romney in the Cold

 Mitt's reaction to today's decision was feeble, and telling.

Jun 28, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Federal Judge Denies DOJ Request to Stop Florida Voter Purge Federal Judge Denies DOJ Request to Stop Florida Voter Purge

A federal judge lets Florida's purge initiative stand, even though it puts the voting rights of thousands of US citizens at risk. 

Jun 27, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch

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 / Blog / Ben Adler

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