A Make-or-Break Moment for Democracy A Make-or-Break Moment for Democracy
President Obama's endorsement of super-PAC money may be the only way to roll back Citizens United.
Feb 14, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Howard Dean Predicts Obama Re-Election, Democrats Retake House Howard Dean Predicts Obama Re-Election, Democrats Retake House
With the president’s poll numbers improving and the economy picking up, the former DNC chair likes his party’s chances in the fall.
Feb 14, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman
Romney’s Unconvincing Wins Romney’s Unconvincing Wins
Mitt won the straw poll at CPAC and the Maine caucus, but not by enough.
Santorum, Gingrich Give Dour Speeches at CPAC Santorum, Gingrich Give Dour Speeches at CPAC
Rick and Newt say they would replicate Reagan’s playbook, but they lack his optimistic appeal.
Paul Ryan’s ‘New Reagan’ Speech Positions for Romney Implosion Paul Ryan’s ‘New Reagan’ Speech Positions for Romney Implosion
House Budget Committee chair uses his CPAC speech to hint about an alternative Republican presidential prospect like, er, Paul Ryan.
Feb 10, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
The Wealthy 1 Percent That’s Behind Minnesota’s Voter ID Push The Wealthy 1 Percent That’s Behind Minnesota’s Voter ID Push
The perennial swing state’s wealthiest finance institutions and conservative political operatives are banding together to disenfranchise millions of voters, according to a ne...
Feb 10, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock
The Protocols of the Elders of Sheldon The Protocols of the Elders of Sheldon
In light of a Pew Research Center survey on public engagement with the presidential campaign, Reed looks at how biased the media has become.
Feb 9, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman
Why Republicans Love Marco Rubio Why Republicans Love Marco Rubio
Republicans think Rubio can help them win over Latinos. His right[wing views should prevent that, but he is the GOP's most charismatic politician.
Elections Are for Suckers Elections Are for Suckers
Bribes from billionaires? Super PACs buying campaigns right and left? Let’s just dip our fingers in purple ink and pose for photos.
Feb 9, 2012 / Robert Scheer
The GOP’s Enthusiasm Gap The GOP’s Enthusiasm Gap
GOP presidential primary turnout is well below 2008 levels, a worrying sign for Republicans in 2012.
Feb 8, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman