Campaigns and Elections

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

Mitt Romney and the New Gilded Age

Mitt Romney and the New Gilded Age Mitt Romney and the New Gilded Age

Bain Capital is part of a system that enriches Wall Street while impoverishing millions.

Jun 27, 2012 / Feature / Robert B. Reich

Florida to Minorities: Don’t Vote Here

Florida to Minorities: Don’t Vote Here Florida to Minorities: Don’t Vote Here

If GOP lawmakers get their way, voting will become much more difficult in the Sunshine State.

Jun 27, 2012 / Feature / Brentin Mock

Ilyse Hogue and Ari Melber: The GOP’s Unabashedly Partisan Voter ID Laws Ilyse Hogue and Ari Melber: The GOP’s Unabashedly Partisan Voter ID Laws

GOP Representative Mike Turzai's casual acknowledgement that voter ID laws would “allow Governor Romney to win” is much more than a political gaffe. 

Jun 27, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Schneiderman Targets US Chamber in Tax Fraud Investigation Schneiderman Targets US Chamber in Tax Fraud Investigation

The New York Attorney General has launched the first major investigation into poltical activities of supposedly nonprofit groups in recent memory. 

Jun 27, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

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