Democrats are waking up and fighting back against Republican electioneering efforts.
Patrick Caldwell
Patrick Caldwell is a writing fellow at The American Prospect.
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Gingrich Runs First Iowa Ad
Even though the Republican presidential nomination is set to kick off when Iowans head to their local schools and community centers for the caucuses in just 30 days, I’m skeptical of current polls. Over the weekend, the Des Moines Register found that 64 percent of likely caucus goers have yet to see any of the […]
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Gingrich Leads Confused Iowans
Former House Speaker holds a substantial lead, but polls shows voters still largely undecided with a month to go before the primaries.
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When Endorsements Hurt a Campaign
Mitt Romney wins endorsement of a popular Iowa governor and alienates caucus voters in the process.
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NBA, Final
A league labor agreement includes a surprising caveat to protect owners from … themselves.
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Despite Previous Denials, Romney Is Competing in Iowa
Any lingering doubts on Romney’s new commitment to winning the Iowa caucus can now be laid to rest. He’s opened a new campaign headquarters in Des Moines, a campaign spokesperson said his ” strategy is to win there,” and starting tomorrow Romney will begin airing a new commercial, his first in Iowa since his 2008 […]
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Rick Perry’s Last-Ditch Anti-Immigration Pitch
His policies and endorsements are that of an extreme conservative, but Republican voters just don’t buy it.
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Will Iowa Conservatives Sit Out the Election?
Prominent evangelical group won’t endorse a candidate.
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Queering Congress
With Barney Frank set to retire, few LGBT politicians are waiting in the wings.
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Wisconsin Dems On Track To Launch Recall
Campaign against Scott Walker gathers 300,000 signatures—over half those necessary—in under two weeks
