Tom Paine Would Not Have Approved of Mitt Romney Tom Paine Would Not Have Approved of Mitt Romney
Romney misattributed the key quote of his Florida victory speech to the pamphleteer. But that's hardly the only reason why Paine would have decried the Bain Capitalist.
Feb 1, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Super PAC, Big Donors Propel Romney to Florida Victory Super PAC, Big Donors Propel Romney to Florida Victory
The bulk of Romney’s fundraising comes from the 1 percent of the 1 percent.
Feb 1, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman
How Romney Beat Gingrich in Florida How Romney Beat Gingrich in Florida
More favorable demographics—and effective attack ads.
Obama Stands Up to Bishops. Finally. Obama Stands Up to Bishops. Finally.
Shouldn't it be obvious that birth control coverage is about women's health, not “religious freedom”?
Jan 31, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt
How the GOP Is Resegregating the South How the GOP Is Resegregating the South
Republicans are using the redistricting process to undermine minority voting power and ensure their party's dominance.
Jan 31, 2012 / Feature / Ari Berman
Deafening Republican Silence on Financial Fraud Task Force Deafening Republican Silence on Financial Fraud Task Force
One of President Obama's boldest moves to date is getting a free pass from Republicans.
Jan 31, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Romney Still Can’t Clear 50 Percent Hurdle Romney Still Can’t Clear 50 Percent Hurdle
When the candidate with the most endorsements and money can't get half of Florida GOP voters to back him, that signals problems in November.
Jan 31, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Eric Schneiderman: The Right Man, the Right Moment Eric Schneiderman: The Right Man, the Right Moment
Schneiderman not about to let himself be co-opted for Obama’s re-election bid.
Jan 31, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
No Exit in the Persian Gulf? No Exit in the Persian Gulf?
Why closing the Strait of Hormuz could ignite a war and a global depression.
Jan 31, 2012 / Michael T. Klare
Has the GOP Establishment Defeated Gingrich? Has the GOP Establishment Defeated Gingrich?
Republican insiders have been eager to do Mitt Romney’s dirty work. It has worked in Florida—but there’s a still a long race ahead.