Politics

White House High Rollers

Paul Waldman Oct 12, 2012

Although we're right to be wary of record-high dark money fundraising in this year's election, don't forget that presidential campaigns remain the biggest spenders on the trail.

The Vice-Presidential Face-Off, GIF-ified

Ann Friedman Oct 11, 2012

The Prospect sums up tonight's debate in brief, animated form.

Revenge of the Biden

Jamelle Bouie Oct 11, 2012

The vice president's spirited performance more than makes up for Obama's failure in debating Romney.

Brown Versus Warren, Round III

E.J. Graff Oct 11, 2012

Now, that's how you run a debate.

Will the Munger Kids Kill California's Schools?

Harold Meyerson Oct 11, 2012

California's version of the Koch brothers teams up to defeat Jerry Brown's initiative to tax the rich and save public education.

Stuck in Second-Class Debate Gear

Cole Stangler Oct 11, 2012

There's a steep price tag for getting a seat at presidential debates, something that third-party candidates are eager to change.

Could the VP Debate Be a BFD?

Paul Waldman Oct 11, 2012

If Joe Biden is in top form tonight, his vice presidential debate face-off with Representative Paul Ryan could be memorable—but don't expect it to alter the course of the election much.

Joel Klein's Misleading Autobiography

Richard Rothstein Oct 11, 2012

What the former chancellor of New York City schools' sleight of hand tells us about education reform

What's the Truth about True the Vote?

Abby Rapoport Oct 10, 2012

The conservative watchdogs of "ballot integrity" may have more bark than bite.

Color-Blinded

Ian Millhiser Oct 10, 2012

Nine years ago, the Supreme Court affirmed the value of cultivating a diverse student body. Don't expect it to remember that this time around.

Scott Brown: Pro-Choice for Limiting Abortion Access

Amanda Marcotte Oct 09, 2012

While the Massachusetts senator will claim to support women’s reproductive health in the third debate against Democrat Elizabeth Warren tonight, his record shows the opposite.