Political Ideologies

The GOP’s Will to Fantasy The GOP’s Will to Fantasy

Romney’s choice of Paul Ryan as running mate is another development in a long-term party trend: the triumph of ideology over reality.

Aug 22, 2012 / Editorial / Jonathan Schell

Paul Ryan: The Man Who Wasn’t There

Paul Ryan: The Man Who Wasn’t There Paul Ryan: The Man Who Wasn’t There

How the pundit class is turning a right-wing ideologue into a bold intellectual—and framing the election.

Aug 22, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman

Paul Ryan Goddam! Paul Ryan Goddam!

It’s time to update Nina Simone's iconic song title—the GOP veep candidate is just as extreme on women’s health and rights as he is on economics.

Aug 22, 2012 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

GOP Convention Will Formally Endorse the Todd Akin Platform GOP Convention Will Formally Endorse the Todd Akin Platform

Will Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan distance themselves from the new Republican platform, as they have from Akin?

Aug 22, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Paul Ryan’s False Premise Paul Ryan’s False Premise

For years, he's justified his austerity budgets with premonitions of a spike in inflation and interest rates. Problem is it hasn't happened.

Aug 21, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Does ‘Ryan’ Rhyme With ‘Suppression’? Does ‘Ryan’ Rhyme With ‘Suppression’?

Voter ID resurfaces in Wisconsin.

Aug 21, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

On the Stump, Romney and Ryan Avoid Real Medicare Debate

On the Stump, Romney and Ryan Avoid Real Medicare Debate On the Stump, Romney and Ryan Avoid Real Medicare Debate

When it comes to discussing healthcare policy, the GOP duo is being cowardly and dishonest.

Aug 20, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Robert Reich’s Illustrated Guide to the Romney-Ryan Economic Plan Robert Reich’s Illustrated Guide to the Romney-Ryan Economic Plan

Economist Robert Reich took to the easel to break down the tenets of Paul Ryan's economic plan.

Aug 20, 2012 / Video / Robert B. Reich

Ari Berman: Why Have Republicans Flip-Flopped on Early Voting? Ari Berman: Why Have Republicans Flip-Flopped on Early Voting?

The GOP never railed against the cost of early voting until it was something Democrats were using.

Aug 20, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Ohio GOP Admits Early Voting Cutbacks Are Racially Motivated Ohio GOP Admits Early Voting Cutbacks Are Racially Motivated

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted takes drastic action to limit early voting hours in Ohio.

Aug 20, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman

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