Campaigns and Elections

Why Republicans Love Marco Rubio Why Republicans Love Marco Rubio

Republicans think Rubio can help them win over Latinos. His right[wing views should prevent that, but he is the GOP's most charismatic politician. 

Feb 9, 2012 / Ben Adler

Elections Are for Suckers Elections Are for Suckers

Bribes from billionaires? Super PACs buying campaigns right and left? Let’s just dip our fingers in purple ink and pose for photos.

Feb 9, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Sheldon Adelson and the End of American Anti-Semitism

Sheldon Adelson and the End of American Anti-Semitism Sheldon Adelson and the End of American Anti-Semitism

How can it be that the “richest Jew in the world” can buy the foreign policy of a major party’s presidential contender and “the Jews” have somehow escaped the blame?

Feb 8, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman

The GOP’s Enthusiasm Gap The GOP’s Enthusiasm Gap

GOP presidential primary turnout is well below 2008 levels, a worrying sign for Republicans in 2012.

Feb 8, 2012 / Ari Berman

‘Anybody But Romney’ Wins Everywhere, as GOP Turnout Tanks

‘Anybody But Romney’ Wins Everywhere, as GOP Turnout Tanks ‘Anybody But Romney’ Wins Everywhere, as GOP Turnout Tanks

After eight primaries and caucuses, the ordained GOP front-runner has lost the majority of contests. In Minnesota, 83 percent of Republicans rejected Romney, and turnout was down a...

Feb 8, 2012 / John Nichols

Jim Messina Visits Wall Street Jim Messina Visits Wall Street

The Obama campaign already appears to be fundraising for its Super PAC—starting in the financial sector.

Feb 8, 2012 / George Zornick

Santorum’s Symbolic Victories

Santorum’s Symbolic Victories Santorum’s Symbolic Victories

Don’t believe the media hype. Tuesday’s events awarded no delegates, and it’s too soon to say what Rick Santorum’s nominal wins will mean. 

Feb 8, 2012 / Ben Adler

Video: Activists Bathe the Supreme Court in Dollar Signs Video: Activists Bathe the Supreme Court in Dollar Signs

The Supreme Court lit with dollar signs.

Feb 7, 2012 / Laura Flanders

How ‘Citizens United’ Allows the Super-Wealthy to Buy Elections How ‘Citizens United’ Allows the Super-Wealthy to Buy Elections

Highlights from Saturday morning’s Up With Chris Hayes: the palpable effects of Citizens United, pro–Mitt Romney Super Pac donations, a retired NYPD officer’s tho...

Feb 6, 2012 / Chris Hayes

Spring Comes Early for Romney

Spring Comes Early for Romney Spring Comes Early for Romney

Nevada is just the beginning of what should be a stretch of states that give Mitt Romney unstoppable momentum. 

Feb 5, 2012 / Ben Adler

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