Campaigns and Elections

Obama’s Forgotten Base

Obama’s Forgotten Base Obama’s Forgotten Base

The tragic irony of this political moment: the people with the most faith in Obama are the hardest hit by the economic disaster, and this brute fact is driving the enthusiasm gap.

Sep 23, 2010 / Editorial / Chris Hayes

Could Christine O’Donnell Really Win? Could Christine O’Donnell Really Win?

Why the media—and probably more voters than we like to think—find her bewitching.

Sep 21, 2010 / The Notion / Leslie Savan

Slacker Friday Slacker Friday

Newt Gingrich, the current conservative "reality" and the mail.

Sep 17, 2010 / Blog / Eric Alterman

Melissa Harris-Lacewell on the GOP’s War Against Women’s Rights Melissa Harris-Lacewell on the GOP’s War Against Women’s Rights

Five Republican Senate nominees recently announced that they do not support a woman's right to an abortion even in the case of rape or incest.

Sep 17, 2010 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Melissa Harris-Lacewell on the GOP’s War Against Women’s Rights Melissa Harris-Lacewell on the GOP’s War Against Women’s Rights

Five Republican Senate nominees recently announced that they do not support a woman's right to an abortion even in the case of rape or incest.

Sep 17, 2010 / Video / The Rachel Maddow Show

The Teapot Tempest The Teapot Tempest

Democratic candidates can't just campaign by fear-mongering on the Tea Party. A populist message that emphasizes job creation will speak to Dems and independents who put Obama in t...

Sep 15, 2010 / Editorial / The Editors

Think, Prey, Vote

Think, Prey, Vote Think, Prey, Vote

The scariest Republicans are not necessarily tea-stained—and other lessons to keep in mind as Election 2010 roars in.

Sep 15, 2010 / Editorial / John Nichols

Sexy Primary Victories On Both Sides Sexy Primary Victories On Both Sides

Should Democrats spend more time talking about masturbation?

Sep 15, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

The Professional Left Isn’t Dead Yet The Professional Left Isn’t Dead Yet

Progressive scored a victory last night in a closely watched House race in New Hampshire, improving Democrats' odds in the general election.

Sep 15, 2010 / The Notion / Ari Berman

Campaign Cash From Rate Hikes Campaign Cash From Rate Hikes

The first since the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Citizens United case, which lifted a ban on direct corporate spending—the 2010 elections are being bought by the highe...

Sep 14, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

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