Elections
If Obama Loses, Blame His Policies, Not Racism
American political tribalism continues to wane.
Newspaper Political Endorsements Lose Their Clout
Fewer than 30 percent of Americans still read the things
NPR Poll Has Romney, Obama Tied
Romney is nominally ahead by a point, leaving the race a dead heat
Drone-War Doublethink
Obama has added a new term to the doublespeak lexicon, "the disposition matrix."
The Libertarian Case for Gary Johnson
He's not going to win the election. But a strong showing by him may just win the future.
Neither Candidate Has Lead Amongst Early Voters
About a third of both Obama and Romney supporters plan to vote early
Obama Says He Would Like to Create "Secretary of Business" if Reelected
Wants to consolidate some government agencies into one new department
New York Times: 'A Big Storm Requires Big Government'
It's not that the GOP nominee thinks that federal disaster mitigation and response is frequently less effective than locally directed efforts. No, it's the opposite--because federal coordination is "vital," this Republican wants to euthanize it, because that's just how venal he and his party are.
FEMA Comments Coming Back to Haunt Romney
Said disaster relief should be a state responsibility
California Voters Find Party Affiliation Secretly Switched
Welcome to the Republican Party!
Obama, Romney Spar over Ohio's Auto Votes
Everybody says everybody else's campaign is "desperate."
Obama, Romney Tied in New Poll
Obama leads among early voters, but Romney takes a majority of independents
Johnson Seen as Player in Tied Colorado Presidential Race
Pot is on the ballot, and the Libertarian candidate has endorsed legalization
Tight Presidential Race Raises the Possibility of Weird Outcomes
How 'bout President Romney and VP Biden?
Romney Maintains Slim Florida Lead
About 5 percent of the state's voters are undecided according to CNN
Joss Whedon Endorses Romney, Zombie Apocalypse
The director of "The Avengers," a self-decribed feminist and liberal, made a tongue-in-cheek endorsement of Mitt Romney
Brown-Warren Race a Dead Heat
The incumbent Republican is up 45-43 over Elizabeth Warren in the election for the remainder of his term
Candidates Should Harp on My Pet Causes, Not Yours
Media disappointment in the failure of Obama and Romney to address issues of particular importance.
Ground Game Not Closing Enthusiasm Gap for Democrats
Early voting's the new in thing, in case your preferred candidate embarrasses himself in the last week.
3rd Quarter GDP Growth Due to Government Spending, No Reason to Celebrate
The "unexpectedly" high initial estimate of 2 percent growth in GDP is mostly due to government spending.
Obama: Defeating Romney Would Be Mandate For Deficit Reduction Plan
Republicans in Congress might disagree
National Geographic Channel Boss Defends Seal Team Six Film
Some Republicans have said the timing of the film's release is political
The Tax Reform Mirage
Washington insiders think the stars are aligned to dramatically simplify the tax code and broaden the tax base.
Americans Should Reject Obama-Romney Foreign Policy
Obama and Romney think a U.S. president can and should orchestrate events in the Muslim world.
"I Pledge to Serve Barack Obama" (Urgent 2012 Election Update)
Did Ashton, Diddy, Jason, et al keep their promises?
How the Presidential Election Will Impact Food Freedom in America
10 experts weigh in on federal food policies Obama and Romney should address.
