Campaigns and Elections

Will Millions of Young Americans Benefiting From the ACA Turn Out for Obama?

Will Millions of Young Americans Benefiting From the ACA Turn Out for Obama? Will Millions of Young Americans Benefiting From the ACA Turn Out for Obama?

Fifteen million young adults will gain access to health insurance through Obamacare—if it survives Supreme Court review. Will that win Obama their support?

Jun 4, 2012 / Zoë Carpenter

How the Paycheck Fairness Act Can Help Democrats Win Elections for Years to Come

How the Paycheck Fairness Act Can Help Democrats Win Elections for Years to Come How the Paycheck Fairness Act Can Help Democrats Win Elections for Years to Come

More money in women’s pockets will mean more spending power in political campaigns.

Jun 4, 2012 / Bryce Covert

The Romney Campaign’s Jewish Test for Mormon Coverage The Romney Campaign’s Jewish Test for Mormon Coverage

“Our test,” explains a Romney aide, “is to substitute ‘Jew’ or ‘Jewish’ ” for articles about a candidate's religion.

Jun 1, 2012 / Ari Melber

Federal Judge Overturns Draconian Voter Registration Rules in Florida Federal Judge Overturns Draconian Voter Registration Rules in Florida

The Republican Party of Florida believes its voting practices are “easy” to comply with. Civil rights organizations, the Department of Justice and a federal judge all a...

Jun 1, 2012 / Brentin Mock

DOJ Purges Florida’s Voter Purging Initiative DOJ Purges Florida’s Voter Purging Initiative

Say goodbye to Florida’s forty-eight-hour deadline rule for groups handing in voter registration applications.

Jun 1, 2012 / Brentin Mock

Today in Bogus Complaints of Media Bias Today in Bogus Complaints of Media Bias

Two Politico writers decide to use their platform to parrot the complaints of GOP flacks.

May 31, 2012 / Jamelle Bouie

James O’Keefe Scams Voter Fraud and Voter ID Laws Into Existence James O’Keefe Scams Voter Fraud and Voter ID Laws Into Existence

The influence of scam artist James O’Keefe on pro-voter ID legislators can't be dismissed.

May 31, 2012 / Brentin Mock

Seven Rather Pointed Questions for Scott Walker Seven Rather Pointed Questions for Scott Walker

The embattled governor faces the last debate of Wisconsin’s recall fight. He should answer questions about lies to Congress, a corruption probe and whether he supported recal...

May 31, 2012 / John Nichols

Return of the Birthers Return of the Birthers

It’s not just Trump. As the election heats up, they’re back with a vengence. 

May 30, 2012 / Ben Adler

Is Donald Trump Actually Trying to Hurt Mitt Romney?

Is Donald Trump Actually Trying to Hurt Mitt Romney? Is Donald Trump Actually Trying to Hurt Mitt Romney?

In his own mind, Trump has already made President Obama kneel before him. Why not whip the presumptive Republican nominee into shape, too?

May 30, 2012 / Leslie Savan

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