Politics

How Do Attacks on Bain Go Over With Wealthy Democrats? How Do Attacks on Bain Go Over With Wealthy Democrats?

With a pitch-perfect emblem of guilded-age greed as his opponent, and private equity in the spotlight, why isn't Obama much farther ahead in the polls?

Jul 16, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes

Romney Still Reaps Huge Profits From Bain’s Vulture Capitalism Romney Still Reaps Huge Profits From Bain’s Vulture Capitalism

Forget the silly debate about when Mitt handed over control of Bain. By his own arrangement, he never really left.

Jul 16, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

GOP Veep: Why It Won’t Be Condi, Christie or Daniels GOP Veep: Why It Won’t Be Condi, Christie or Daniels

The reaction on the right to the possibility of Condoleeza Rice as Romney’s running mate sent Mitt a clear message.  

Jul 16, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Dear Mr. Romney, I Want More Free Stuff From the Government Dear Mr. Romney, I Want More Free Stuff From the Government

A reason to “go vote for the other guy.”

Jul 14, 2012 / Blog / Jon Wiener

This Week: What’s Next for Healthcare? PLUS: The GOP’s 2012 ‘Twin Pillar’ Strategy This Week: What’s Next for Healthcare? PLUS: The GOP’s 2012 ‘Twin Pillar’ Strategy

This week in print, we look at what’s next in the battle for healthcare. Plus, Ari Berman is front and center on the GOP's war on voting, and George Zornick reveals how Romne...

Jul 14, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

It’s Bigger Than Texas: Voting Rights News Roundup It’s Bigger Than Texas: Voting Rights News Roundup

Voters stand up for themselves in Texas; purge-fest spreads beyond Florida; and ALEC’s exodus continues. This and more in our voting rights news roundup.

Jul 13, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

This Week in Poverty: Houston Janitors’ Strike Goes Citywide This Week in Poverty: Houston Janitors’ Strike Goes Citywide

Alice McAfee, a janitor for thirty years in Houston, talks about her work and the latest developments in the citywide strike.

Jul 13, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

What DC Could Teach Capitol Hill What DC Could Teach Capitol Hill

The state of affairs on the Hill may be abysmal, but an initiative in the capital to put campaign finance reform on the local ballot gives reason for hope.

Jul 13, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Activists to Pressure Obama Campaign for Mortgage Fraud Investigation Funding Activists to Pressure Obama Campaign for Mortgage Fraud Investigation Funding

Can Obama credibly criticize Mitt Romney as a protector of Wall Street while the RMBS group is starved of resources?

Jul 12, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

Offshoring the Olympics: Why It Matters Where Uniforms Are Made Offshoring the Olympics: Why It Matters Where Uniforms Are Made

Bernie Sanders is right: The US Olympic Committee's decision to have uniforms manufactured outside the United States is “symbolic of a disastrous trade policy.”

Jul 12, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

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