Election 2012

Obama Campaign Demands Crossroads GPS Disclose Donors Obama Campaign Demands Crossroads GPS Disclose Donors

Obama for America filed a complaint with the FEC arguing that Karl Rove’s group is a political committee, so it must disclose its donors.

Jun 20, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Obama Boxes in Republicans on Immigration Obama Boxes in Republicans on Immigration

What do the Texas Republican Party and the president have in common? Nothing, except their support of an immigrant guest worker program.

Jun 19, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

Romney’s ‘Some Towns Just Don’t Count’ Tour

Romney’s ‘Some Towns Just Don’t Count’ Tour Romney’s ‘Some Towns Just Don’t Count’ Tour

The GOP candidate’s bus tour skips communities battered by Bain Capital.

Jun 19, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket? What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket?

With different backgrounds but matching policies, the former Minnesota governor is on Mitt’s short list for running mate. 

Jun 18, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Romney’s Latino Problem Romney’s Latino Problem

The president’s new immigration policy leaves Mitt with an impossible task: appealing to Latinos while appeasing his base.

Jun 18, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Paul Ryan (and Mitt Romney) Versus the Nuns Paul Ryan (and Mitt Romney) Versus the Nuns

The Republicans are traveling the country to pitch their austerity schemes. But a busload of nuns are calling them out.

Jun 17, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Republican Spending on Dishonest Ads Increases Republican Spending on Dishonest Ads Increases

Ads that lie about Democrats will be the product of recent major donations to Mitt Romney, brought to us by billionares and Wall Street.

Jun 15, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Can Mitt Romney Cut It on Sunday Morning TV? Can Mitt Romney Cut It on Sunday Morning TV?

The Republican soon-to-be nominee has steered clear of the traditional vetting grounds for candidates, but this weekend he’ll face the cameras. Can he avoid the bumbles and o...

Jun 15, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Post-Wisconsin Labor Pains Post-Wisconsin Labor Pains

The crushing recall loss shows that labor must find better ways to defend itself in the electoral arena.

Jun 14, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors

Romney’s Healthcare Plan That Isn’t Romney’s Healthcare Plan That Isn’t

Mitt's Tuesday speech laid out his plans to replace Obamacare—but would only worsen the lack of insurance and market distortion that preceded it. 

Jun 12, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

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