Campaigns and Elections

Will the GOP Debate Be Civilized or a Slugfest? Will the GOP Debate Be Civilized or a Slugfest?

George Zornick joins the Washington Times’s Charles Hurt on C-SPAN's Washington Journal to break down GOP strategy, the beginnings of the electoral horse ...

Jun 13, 2011 / Video / C-SPAN

Palin and the Memory of Literacy Tests Palin and the Memory of Literacy Tests

In anticipation of the 2012 elections, Southern legislators are reducing early voting opportunities and imposing unprecedented identification card rules. This could have a dispara...

Jun 9, 2011 / The Notion / Melissa Harris-Perry

Russ Feingold’s March With Workers Stirs Talk of a Political Comeback Russ Feingold’s March With Workers Stirs Talk of a Political Comeback

The former senator's renewed public profile has progressives talking about an open Senate seat or a recall election against Governor Walker.

Jun 7, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

The Real Meaning of Santorum The Real Meaning of Santorum

Before he was an internet punchline, Rick Santorum was the baby face of compassionate conservatism. Remember that?

Jun 6, 2011 / Blog / Richard Kim

Did John Edwards Break the Law?

Did John Edwards Break the Law? Did John Edwards Break the Law?

The case against John Edwards is a stretch—and it could muddle campaign finance law for years to come.

Jun 5, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Melber

One if by Misstatement, Two if by Ignorant: Palin Gets an ‘F’ in American History One if by Misstatement, Two if by Ignorant: Palin Gets an ‘F’ in American History

She's got Paul Revere riding on the wrong side of the Revolution.

Jun 4, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

The Breakdown: How Does US Campaign Finance Stack Up Against the Rest of the World?

The Breakdown: How Does US Campaign Finance Stack Up Against the Rest of the World? The Breakdown: How Does US Campaign Finance Stack Up Against the Rest of the World?

Are other countries as vulnerable to the effects of money and private interests in politics as we are in the United States?

Jun 3, 2011 / Audio / Chris Hayes

Pro-Choice, Anti-Choice, Mitt Romney Cannot Be Serious Pro-Choice, Anti-Choice, Mitt Romney Cannot Be Serious

Romney's "evolving" stance on abortion—and a long list of other issues—won't sell in what's becoming a party of social-policy purists.

Jun 2, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Citizens United 2.0?

Citizens United 2.0? Citizens United 2.0?

The legal logic arguing that political donations equal free speech is being pushed to dangerous—but predictable—new frontiers.

Jun 2, 2011 / The Notion / George Zornick

Three Things I Love About Herman Cain’s Campaign Three Things I Love About Herman Cain’s Campaign

Herman Cain’s candidacy is a cautionary tale against the simplistic racial reasoning that has dominated American political discourse.

Jun 1, 2011 / The Notion / Melissa Harris-Perry

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