Elections

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 / Ari Melber

Federal Judge Overturns Draconian Voter Registration Rules in Florida Federal Judge Overturns Draconian Voter Registration Rules in Florida

The Republican Party of Florida believes its voting practices are “easy” to comply with. Civil rights organizations, the Department of Justice and a federal judge all a...

Jun 1, 2012 / Brentin Mock

DOJ Purges Florida’s Voter Purging Initiative DOJ Purges Florida’s Voter Purging Initiative

Say goodbye to Florida’s forty-eight-hour deadline rule for groups handing in voter registration applications.

Jun 1, 2012 / Brentin Mock

Today in Bogus Complaints of Media Bias Today in Bogus Complaints of Media Bias

Two Politico writers decide to use their platform to parrot the complaints of GOP flacks.

May 31, 2012 / Jamelle Bouie

James O’Keefe Scams Voter Fraud and Voter ID Laws Into Existence James O’Keefe Scams Voter Fraud and Voter ID Laws Into Existence

The influence of scam artist James O’Keefe on pro-voter ID legislators can't be dismissed.

May 31, 2012 / Brentin Mock

Return of the Birthers Return of the Birthers

It’s not just Trump. As the election heats up, they’re back with a vengence. 

May 30, 2012 / Ben Adler

Is Donald Trump Actually Trying to Hurt Mitt Romney?

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 / 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 / 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 / Press Room

D’Angelo and the Challenge of Black Men Maintaining Their IDs

D’Angelo and the Challenge of Black Men Maintaining Their IDs D’Angelo and the Challenge of Black Men Maintaining Their IDs

D’Angelo is one of millions of African-Americans across America who rightly or wrongly have had their licenses revoked or suspended due to interactions with the law.

May 25, 2012 / Brentin Mock

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