Politics

Gritty Defeats Highlight Romney’s Authenticity Deficit

Gritty Defeats Highlight Romney’s Authenticity Deficit Gritty Defeats Highlight Romney’s Authenticity Deficit

The “weak front-runner” has an authenticity deficit. It crushed him in Alabama and Mississippi. And it’s not just a Southern problem.

Mar 14, 2012 / John Nichols

Goodbye Gingrich

Goodbye Gingrich Goodbye Gingrich

Losing Mississippi and Alabama spells the end Gingrich’s campaign—and his relevance.

Mar 14, 2012 / Ben Adler

Ari Berman: Texas’ GOP War on Voting Ari Berman: Texas’ GOP War on Voting

A new voter identification law would allow Texans to vote with a handgun permit, but not with a student ID.

Mar 13, 2012 / Press Room

A Wall Street Favorite May Lose His Congressional Seat Tonight A Wall Street Favorite May Lose His Congressional Seat Tonight

Spencer Bachus, a key ally for the financial sector, is facing a tough primary in Alabama.

Mar 13, 2012 / George Zornick

Giving Dennis Kucinich His Due Giving Dennis Kucinich His Due

Losing Kucinich is a loss for America. 

Mar 13, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why Is President Obama Keeping a Journalist in Prison in Yemen?

Why Is President Obama Keeping a Journalist in Prison in Yemen? Why Is President Obama Keeping a Journalist in Prison in Yemen?

After supporters protested his “sham” trial, Abdulelah Haider Shaye would have been pardoned. Then Obama intervened.

Mar 13, 2012 / Jeremy Scahill

African-American Vote in GOP Race Falls Below Measurable Levels African-American Vote in GOP Race Falls Below Measurable Levels

African-Americans make up 37 percent of all Mississippians. In today's primary, they could count for less than 1 percent of the vote.

Mar 13, 2012 / John Nichols

DOJ Texas Voter ID Ruling Is No Surprise Given State’s Faulty ‘Colorblind’ Policies DOJ Texas Voter ID Ruling Is No Surprise Given State’s Faulty ‘Colorblind’ Policies

Yesterday’s DOJ ruling was not a surprise to Texas. They sued the federal government last year in anticipation of it. Nonetheless, Texas Republicans were appalled yesterday.

Mar 13, 2012 / Brentin Mock

Progressives Mount Major Campaign to Intimidate Corporate Election Donors Progressives Mount Major Campaign to Intimidate Corporate Election Donors

By forcing secret donors into the light, progressives hope to scare them away from election giving.

Mar 12, 2012 / George Zornick

War as the President’s Private Preserve War as the President’s Private Preserve

Obama breaks new ground when it comes to war with Iran.

Mar 12, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt

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