Political Ideologies

Rich Republicans Say Birth Control Is Cheap Rich Republicans Say Birth Control Is Cheap

Conservative millionaires and billionaires don’t see any need for health insurance to cover birth control when aspirin is cheaply available. 

Feb 16, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Why Wall Street Is Doubling Down on Romney Why Wall Street Is Doubling Down on Romney

Mitt's fundraising advantage among big wealthy donors, especially in the financial sector keeps growing. That's because they're afraid of his opponents.

Feb 15, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Romney’s Unconvincing Wins Romney’s Unconvincing Wins

Mitt won the straw poll at CPAC and the Maine caucus, but not by enough. 

Feb 12, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Koch Brothers, ALEC, Governor Walker Renew the Reagan Delusion Koch Brothers, ALEC, Governor Walker Renew the Reagan Delusion

Wisconsin's Scott Walker is positioning himself as the next Reagan by making union-busting a GOP sacrament. Conservatives are eating it up. But will a recall derail him?

Feb 11, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

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. 

Feb 11, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Pro-Choice and Catholic Groups Praise Compromise on Contraceptive Access

Pro-Choice and Catholic Groups Praise Compromise on Contraceptive Access Pro-Choice and Catholic Groups Praise Compromise on Contraceptive Access

Does the US Conference of Catholic Bishops care more about playing politics than serving Catholics?

Feb 10, 2012 / Blog / Emily Douglas

White Christian Nationalism at CPAC

White Christian Nationalism at CPAC White Christian Nationalism at CPAC

The Conservative Political Action Conference hosted a panel on “The Failure of Multiculturalism” with some sketchy speakers. 

Feb 10, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

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. 

Feb 9, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Sheldon Adelson and the End of American Anti-Semitism

Sheldon Adelson and the End of American Anti-Semitism Sheldon Adelson and the End of American Anti-Semitism

How can it be that the “richest Jew in the world” can buy the foreign policy of a major party’s presidential contender and “the Jews” have somehow escaped the blame?

Feb 8, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman

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

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