Maine keeps its open-registration laws, but Mississippi passes voter ID.
Patrick Caldwell
Patrick Caldwell is a writing fellow at The American Prospect.
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Rick Perry’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Nostalgia
Perry charges Obama with forcing the repeal through for political advantage
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Is Gay Marriage on the Line in Iowa?
State Senate election could begin repeal process.
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Why Iowa Conservatives Haven’t Warmed to Perry
After entering late, he couldn’t build the necessary ground game.
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Romney Robocalls, Perry Takes on Iowa
Last week, I speculated that Mitt Romney could still win the Iowa caucuses if he poured enough resources into the state over the next two months. Evangelical Christians might have the loudest voice in the Iowa GOP, but they don’t constitute the whole party. They’re matched by a set of business-minded Republicans who favor low […]
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Why Rick Santorum Should Be Ignored
Even as the GOP becomes increasingly conservative, Rick Santorum is too extreme to gain traction.
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More Allegations Raised Against Cain
When Politico revealed the sexual-harassment charges against Herman Cain over the weekend, it would have been fairly easy for the Republican candidate to dismiss their relevance. They were the musings of the liberal media! Or a targeted hit from an opposing campaign! As Jamelle noticed Monday, conservative luminaries like Rush Limbaugh jumped to defend Cain. […]
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Where Are the Rich Liberals?
Warren Buffet might have the right idea for humankind, but it’s sinking Democrats.
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Rick Perry’s Rich Friends
Super PAC begins running ads in early primary states.
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Iowa GOP: Not as Crazy as You Imagine
How Mitt Romney could still fight back evangelical voters to win the Iowa Caucus
