Elections

Why Bachmann Keeps Attacking Perry Over the HPV Vaccine Why Bachmann Keeps Attacking Perry Over the HPV Vaccine

She's been relentlessly hammering Perry over the seemingly minor issue. What's up with that?

Sep 19, 2011 / Ben Adler

Trump’s So ‘Impressed’ With Perry That He Forgets the GOP Fave’s Name… and Talks Up an Independent Bid Trump’s So ‘Impressed’ With Perry That He Forgets the GOP Fave’s Name… and Talks Up an Independent Bid

Republicans are all excited about the Texas governor’s presidential bid. But they don't know much about the man—as evidenced by Donald Trump’s celebration of his ...

Sep 16, 2011 / John Nichols

Supreme Court Blocks Rick Perry’s Texecution of Inmate ‘Based on the Color of His Skin’ Supreme Court Blocks Rick Perry’s Texecution of Inmate ‘Based on the Color of His Skin’

GOP front-runner Perry says he “never struggled” with questions about whether Texas is wrongfully executing death row inmates. But the High Court has intervened to say ...

Sep 16, 2011 / John Nichols

Yes, Rick Perry Really Is That Bad on the Environment Yes, Rick Perry Really Is That Bad on the Environment

Don’t believe the line that Perry just prioritizes the economy over the environment. Perry serves entrenched business interests and anti-science ideology. 

Sep 15, 2011 / Ben Adler

Magical Thinking Dominates Tea Party GOP Debate

Magical Thinking Dominates Tea Party GOP Debate Magical Thinking Dominates Tea Party GOP Debate

Republican presidential candidates think economic and fiscal problems will be solved by magic instead of policies.

Sep 13, 2011 / Ben Adler

Magical Thinking Dominates Tea Party GOP Debate Magical Thinking Dominates Tea Party GOP Debate

Republican presidential candidates think economic and fiscal problems will be solved by magic instead of policies.

Sep 13, 2011 / Ben Adler

GOP’s Back to the Future Debate: With Perry-Gore, Romney-Dukakis and Ron Paul as the Libertarian GOP’s Back to the Future Debate: With Perry-Gore, Romney-Dukakis and Ron Paul as the Libertarian

It was 1988 all over again, as one GOP presidential candidates joked about Al Gore, hailed Michael Dukakis' job-creation record and revealed the dark side of Ronald Reagan's p...

Sep 8, 2011 / John Nichols

Mitt Romney Releases Plan to Increase Unemployment and the Budget Deficit Mitt Romney Releases Plan to Increase Unemployment and the Budget Deficit

The candidate comes forward with a detailed economic plan that would hinder recovery and lower revenue. 

Sep 7, 2011 / Ben Adler

How Politically Talented Is Rick Perry? How Politically Talented Is Rick Perry?

The Texas governor has won in state by appealing to the GOP base. But how will that play in a national election?

Sep 7, 2011 / Ben Adler

America to Obama, ‘Stand Up for Yourself’ America to Obama, ‘Stand Up for Yourself’

Recent polls show that the country is ready for President Obama to confront the GOP.

Sep 7, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie

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