Campaigns and Elections

Arms Dealer Obama Will Win by Default Arms Dealer Obama Will Win by Default

How much are the Democrats counting on the profits and jobs generated by arming the world in the coming election?

Jan 5, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Buying Congress in 2012 Buying Congress in 2012

Time to stop being cynical about corporate money in politics and start being angry.

Jan 5, 2012 / Bill McKibben

Rick Santorum Is Not a ‘Working-Class Candidate’ Rick Santorum Is Not a ‘Working-Class Candidate’

Conservative commenators and mainstream reporters describing Santorum as an advocate of the working class based solely on his rhetoric, when his actual policies are plutocratic.&nb...

Jan 5, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Meet Rick Santorum, Big-Spending Bush Republican Meet Rick Santorum, Big-Spending Bush Republican

Is Santorum the doctrinaire conservative alternative to Romney? Nope. On the size and cost of government, Santorum is a sell-out. 

Jan 4, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Obama Stakes His Claim to the Middle Class Obama Stakes His Claim to the Middle Class

In announcing his appointment of Richard Cordray to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, President Obama doubles-down on his populist rhetoric. 

Jan 4, 2012 / Blog / Jamelle Bouie

Electoral Dysfunction, 2012

Electoral Dysfunction, 2012 Electoral Dysfunction, 2012

Awash in Super PAC money, defined by negative TV ads, degraded by dumbed-down media and poisoned by voter suppression—this is not what democracy looks like.

Jan 4, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors

Ron Paul’s Strange Bedfellows

Ron Paul’s Strange Bedfellows Ron Paul’s Strange Bedfellows

He’s against most of what we’re for. What is it with progressive mancrushes on right-wing Republicans?

Jan 4, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Ten Questions for Mitt Romney Ten Questions for Mitt Romney

Romney beat expectations by tying for first in Iowa after barely campaigning there. But before he waltzes to the nomination, here are some questions he should be asked. 

Jan 4, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

‘Full-Spectrum Conservative’ Santorum Grabs ‘Not-Romney’ Title

‘Full-Spectrum Conservative’ Santorum Grabs ‘Not-Romney’ Title ‘Full-Spectrum Conservative’ Santorum Grabs ‘Not-Romney’ Title

Bachmann exits and Perry dials back, while strong Santorum and Paul finishes will delay the Romney coronation.

Jan 4, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Voting Rights, Super PACs and the Media Cloud the Election Voting Rights, Super PACs and the Media Cloud the Election

Three issues that will matter far more in November than tonight's results.

Jan 3, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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