Election 2012

Arms Dealer Obama Will Win by Default Arms Dealer Obama Will Win by Default

How much are the Democrats counting on the profits and jobs generated by arming the world in the coming election?

Jan 5, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Rick Santorum Is Not a ‘Working-Class Candidate’ Rick Santorum Is Not a ‘Working-Class Candidate’

Conservative commenators and mainstream reporters describing Santorum as an advocate of the working class based solely on his rhetoric, when his actual policies are plutocratic.&nb...

Jan 5, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Meet Rick Santorum, Big-Spending Bush Republican Meet Rick Santorum, Big-Spending Bush Republican

Is Santorum the doctrinaire conservative alternative to Romney? Nope. On the size and cost of government, Santorum is a sell-out. 

Jan 4, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

‘Full-Spectrum Conservative’ Santorum Grabs ‘Not-Romney’ Title

‘Full-Spectrum Conservative’ Santorum Grabs ‘Not-Romney’ Title ‘Full-Spectrum Conservative’ Santorum Grabs ‘Not-Romney’ Title

Bachmann exits and Perry dials back, while strong Santorum and Paul finishes will delay the Romney coronation.

Jan 4, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Voting Rights, Super PACs and the Media Cloud the Election Voting Rights, Super PACs and the Media Cloud the Election

Three issues that will matter far more in November than tonight's results.

Jan 3, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

John Nichols: The Iowa Caucuses Battle Has Been Ugly and Destructive Politics John Nichols: The Iowa Caucuses Battle Has Been Ugly and Destructive Politics

If we don't get serious about addressing Citizens United, we're going to end up with a much uglier, much more destructive politics.

Jan 3, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Rick Perry Loses His Mind but Not His Conservative Support Rick Perry Loses His Mind but Not His Conservative Support

Rick Perry’s recent statements have made even less sense than ever. But as long he doesn’t show hints of moderation, it doesn’t hurt him. 

Jan 3, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Six Ways Iowa Progressives Will Caucus

Six Ways Iowa Progressives Will Caucus Six Ways Iowa Progressives Will Caucus

“Move to Amend” proposals, uncommitted votes, anti-war votes for Ron Paul and occupying: Iowa progressives will use the caucuses to send messages.

Jan 3, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Slide Show: How the Iowa Caucuses Pervert the Democratic Process

Slide Show: How the Iowa Caucuses Pervert the Democratic Process Slide Show: How the Iowa Caucuses Pervert the Democratic Process

Jan 2, 2012 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Creating a New Economy in 2012 Katrina vanden Heuvel: Creating a New Economy in 2012

At the beginning of the 2012 election season, what is the outlook of some of the most important national issues?

Jan 2, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

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