Political Figures

Note to Obama: It’s Still the Economy, Stupid Note to Obama: It’s Still the Economy, Stupid

The president needs to aggressively defend his economic policies and critique Romneyomics in Tuesday's debate.

Oct 15, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman

Paul Ryan: Dick Cheney With a Smile Paul Ryan: Dick Cheney With a Smile

Dick Cheney says: “I worship the ground that Paul Ryan walks on.” No wonder. They’re foreign-policy twins.

Oct 15, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Joe Biden Showed Heat and Heart During the Debate Katrina vanden Heuvel: Joe Biden Showed Heat and Heart During the Debate

The vice president successfully contrasted his administration with the regressive proposals of the Romney-Ryan ticket.

Oct 12, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Paul Ryan’s Congressional Opponent: Debate Me Next! Paul Ryan’s Congressional Opponent: Debate Me Next!

The Republican vice-presidential candidate is also facing a House race at home—but won’t debate his challenger. 

Oct 12, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

Biden and Ryan: The Foreign Policy Gap Biden and Ryan: The Foreign Policy Gap

Ryan's flailing fearmongering at last night's debate will likely fall flat with war-weary voters. 

Oct 12, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Richard Milhous Ryan: No Specifics, Just a ‘Secret Plan’ Richard Milhous Ryan: No Specifics, Just a ‘Secret Plan’

Confronted on central premise of GOP campaign—cutting taxes and balancing budgets—Ryan asks voters to “fill in the details” after the election. That’s...

Oct 12, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

For the Veep Debate Drinking Game: ‘Wonk’ For the Veep Debate Drinking Game: ‘Wonk’

Displaying charts are to Ryan the Wonk as clearing brush was to Bush the Cowboy.

Oct 11, 2012 / Blog / Leslie Savan

John Nichols: Paul Ryan Is No Champion of American Auto Workers John Nichols: Paul Ryan Is No Champion of American Auto Workers

Paul Ryan claims he’s dedicated to reviving the American auto industry. But his voting record says otherwise. 

Oct 11, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Will Paul Ryan Raise a Bloody Al Qaeda Flag? Will Paul Ryan Raise a Bloody Al Qaeda Flag?

Al Qaeda is nearly gone, and the war in Afghanistan is nearly over. 

Oct 11, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Debate Question for Paul Ryan: Which of Mitt’s Many Sides Are You On? Debate Question for Paul Ryan: Which of Mitt’s Many Sides Are You On?

Romney and Ryan's fundamental differences, on everything from reproductive rights to tax cuts, should take center stage at tonight's vice presidential debate. 

Oct 11, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

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