Meet Bob McDonnell, the Right’s Fallen Rising Star Meet Bob McDonnell, the Right’s Fallen Rising Star
The Virginia governor would be a leading contender for the Republican vice-presidential nomination if he hadn’t signed an extreme anti–abortion rights bill.
Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads
New fundraising numbers suggest Obama can’t out-raise Romney enough to compensate for the cascade of dishonest attacks on his record coming from Karl Rove and company.
A Politics for the 99 Percent A Politics for the 99 Percent
Progressives must take the fall election seriously, even as they challenge the limits of the debate.
Jun 6, 2012 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Robert L. Borosage
GOP Declares National Victory in Wisconsin GOP Declares National Victory in Wisconsin
Scott Walker’s win doesn't necessarily mean Mitt Romney will triumph in November. But it does prove that corporate money threatens American democracy.
Herman Cain to Replace Neal Boortz on the Radio Herman Cain to Replace Neal Boortz on the Radio
The entertaining, unserious former candidate has found his true calling. Ironically, he replaces an unreconstructed racist.
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 / Blog / Ari Melber
Return of the Birthers Return of the Birthers
It’s not just Trump. As the election heats up, they’re back with a vengence.
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 / Blog / Leslie Savan
Ilyse Hogue: Romney’s Weak Record, In Politics and Business Ilyse Hogue: Romney’s Weak Record, In Politics and Business
When his own record falters, Romney goes on the offensive against Obama.
May 25, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Ben Adler: Rubio Can’t Help Romney With the Latino Vote Ben Adler: Rubio Can’t Help Romney With the Latino Vote
Why picking Marco Rubio as a running mate would not automatically improve Romney's standing among Latino voters.
May 25, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room