Politics

Trayvon Martin’s Killing and Our Deep Distrust of Government Trayvon Martin’s Killing and Our Deep Distrust of Government

Our police force is the only entity that can ensure protection and justice. We must reform it, not opt out of it.

Mar 20, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Throwing Money at the Pentagon Throwing Money at the Pentagon

A lesson in Republican math and military spending.

Mar 20, 2012 / William D. Hartung

How Will Voters Respond to the War on Women? How Will Voters Respond to the War on Women?

Has President Obama stood strong enough on women's issues?

Mar 19, 2012 / Press Room

Instead of a CEO, How About Electing a Labor Leader? Instead of a CEO, How About Electing a Labor Leader?

Wisconsinites will have a chance to consider Firefighters Union president Mahlon Mitchell as a statewide contender.

Mar 19, 2012 / John Nichols

John Nichols: The GOP’s Wisconsin Crisis John Nichols: The GOP’s Wisconsin Crisis

Republicans in Wisconsin continue to lose political strength and control.

Mar 19, 2012 / Press Room

A New Age of Enemies A New Age of Enemies

The unstoppable legacy of the war on terror.

Mar 19, 2012 / Karen J. Greenberg

Will Running to the Right Hurt Romney?

Will Running to the Right Hurt Romney? Will Running to the Right Hurt Romney?

Pundits say Mitt has damaged his brand among women and Latinos. Not so fast. 

Mar 18, 2012 / Ben Adler

The Power of Recalls in Wisconsin The Power of Recalls in Wisconsin

The resignation of a Republican state Senator robs Scott Walker of complete control of state government. Looming recalls could bring even more dramatic change.

Mar 17, 2012 / John Nichols

Even GOP Women Defend (Sort of) MoveOn Ad Against Bill O’Reilly Even GOP Women Defend (Sort of) MoveOn Ad Against Bill O’Reilly

Fox News contributor Margaret Hoover and Fox & Friends co-host Gretchen Carlson dared to tell Bill O’Reilly on his show last night that they think the new MoveOn ad, “GOP War on Women,” will be effective. In the spot, various women read recent Republican comments on birth control and abortion, and conclude that “the GOP must have a serious problem with women, and until the Republicans get over their issues, we women have got a serious problem with the Republican Party.”    Download Video as MP4   After O’Reilly ran the latter part of the ad, Hoover said, “As a Republican, while I don’t like it, I actually think it is a hard-hitting and will be highly effective ad.”  O’Reilly: But what sort of person would associate an entire political party with a few people’s opinions? Hoover: …It’s not just a few people.... O’Reilly: I can’t believe you guys think it will be effective. What kind of moron would think that? Hoover: Because we’re women, Bill. O’Reilly: It has nothing to do with women. Hoover: What?! And so it went, until Bill came back to say, “I have to scold Hoover now.” Even Carlson (who doesn’t seem to dumb herself down on the Factor as she does on her own Fox & Friends) looked like she wanted to scold Bill right back as she reminded him that Republicans are losing the war for women. Here’s the O'Reilly segment (and the even better, extended version of the MoveOn ad below):   Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com Download Video as MP4  

Mar 16, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Obama Campaign: New Documentary Breaks Traffic Record Obama Campaign: New Documentary Breaks Traffic Record

The Obama campaign's new documentary is a hit online.

Mar 16, 2012 / Ari Melber

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