Do the Kids Love Paul Ryan? Do the Kids Love Paul Ryan?
Ryan’s perceived commitment to principle and focus on the economy could make him more appealing to young people than Mitt Romney. But he’s no Barack Obama.
‘Is That You, Baby?’ ‘Is That You, Baby?’
Eric and Reed just do not like this Ryan guy.
Aug 17, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman
Rage Against Paul Ryan Rage Against Paul Ryan
The VP candidate may love Rage Against the Machine’s music. But Rage guitarist Tom Morello says: “Paul Ryan is the embodiment of the machine our music rages agains...
Aug 17, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
How Paul Ryan Makes It Easier for Republicans to Steal the Election How Paul Ryan Makes It Easier for Republicans to Steal the Election
Ryan is the GOP’s best bet that a Romney win made possible by voter suppression will be greeted with a national shrug.
Aug 16, 2012 / Blog / Leslie Savan
Paul Ryan Proposes a Return to George W. Bush’s Foreign Policy Paul Ryan Proposes a Return to George W. Bush’s Foreign Policy
Rep. Ryan talks a good game about cutting spending and protecting freedom. But he wants to increase military spending and expand government surveillance.
Paul Ryan Doesn’t Follow Ayn Rand on Civil Liberties Paul Ryan Doesn’t Follow Ayn Rand on Civil Liberties
For all his talk of being guided by the libertarian philosopher, his record is weak on individual freedom.
Will the Threat Ryan Poses to Rural America Swing Swing States? Yes Will the Threat Ryan Poses to Rural America Swing Swing States? Yes
In farm country, Paul Ryan won’t talk farm issues. Why? His budget is a direct assault on the rural Americans who decide how battleground states vote.
Aug 15, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
John Nichols: Paul Ryan, Classic Business Republican John Nichols: Paul Ryan, Classic Business Republican
Paul Ryan isn’t a Tea Party crusader. He’s just your run-of-the-mill Republican, looking out for the 1 percent.
Aug 15, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Paul Ryan: Cruel, Not Courageous Paul Ryan: Cruel, Not Courageous
The extremism of the vice presidential candidate’s blueprint for the GOP makes him the farthest thing from brave.
Aug 14, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Paul Ryan and the Social Contract Paul Ryan and the Social Contract
Paul Ryan twists Jefferson’s words to fit his own reactionary ideology.
Aug 13, 2012 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry