Romney ‘Not Concerned About the Very Poor’ Romney ‘Not Concerned About the Very Poor’
Mitt Romney admitted that he doesn’t care about poor people. His policies prove it.
Feb 2, 2012 / Ben Adler
Puppets and Boogeymen Puppets and Boogeymen
In conservative political rhetoric, black people are either one or the other.
Feb 1, 2012 / Jamelle Bouie
Why Redistricting Threatens Democracy Why Redistricting Threatens Democracy
It eliminates competition and guarantees incumbent power.
Feb 1, 2012 / John Nichols
Newt vs. Mitt Newt vs. Mitt
How can it be that a party with nearly limitless financial resources has such paltry human resources?
Feb 1, 2012 / Betsy Reed
Tom Paine Would Not Have Approved of Mitt Romney Tom Paine Would Not Have Approved of Mitt Romney
Romney misattributed the key quote of his Florida victory speech to the pamphleteer. But that's hardly the only reason why Paine would have decried the Bain Capitalist.
Feb 1, 2012 / Books & the Arts / John Nichols
Super PAC, Big Donors Propel Romney to Florida Victory Super PAC, Big Donors Propel Romney to Florida Victory
The bulk of Romney’s fundraising comes from the 1 percent of the 1 percent.
Feb 1, 2012 / Ari Berman
How Romney Beat Gingrich in Florida How Romney Beat Gingrich in Florida
More favorable demographics—and effective attack ads.
Feb 1, 2012 / Ben Adler
How the GOP Is Resegregating the South How the GOP Is Resegregating the South
Republicans are using the redistricting process to undermine minority voting power and ensure their party's dominance.
Jan 31, 2012 / Feature / Ari Berman
Romney Still Can’t Clear 50 Percent Hurdle Romney Still Can’t Clear 50 Percent Hurdle
When the candidate with the most endorsements and money can't get half of Florida GOP voters to back him, that signals problems in November.
Jan 31, 2012 / John Nichols
Has the GOP Establishment Defeated Gingrich? Has the GOP Establishment Defeated Gingrich?
Republican insiders have been eager to do Mitt Romney’s dirty work. It has worked in Florida—but there’s a still a long race ahead.
Jan 30, 2012 / Ben Adler