The entire Republican leadership wants Todd Akin to withdraw from the Missouri Senate race. There are several ways they can make their point to him. First, cut off his money supply. The National Republican Senatorial Committee has canceled a $5 million ad buy for him. Second, Akin is not well known statewide and now no […]
Election 2012
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Climate Changes the GOP Convention
Today’s Ringside Seat: The GOP convention may be plagued by the very environmental factors they refuse to believe exist.
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The Tax Returns are Hurting Romney, Badly
Another finding from the NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll
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Paul Ryan Is Way More Anti-Abortion Than You Thought
The Wisconsin representative has a consistent record of anti-abortion extremism.
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Why Is Romney Still Behind?
Challengers usually thrive when the economy is poor, but the former Massachusetts governor hasn’t budged in months. What’s going on?
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Battle of the Romney Plans
Does Mitt’s or George’s approach to raising black student achievement make more sense?
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The GOP’s Platform Heels
Party manifestos may not be binding, but they are a good indication of what politicians will push for if elected.
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Takin’ Akin to the Curb
Today’s Ringside Seat:Â Todd Akin may have given Democrats a big boost in their quest to keep the Senate majority.
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Ohio Early Voting: When Consistent Isn’t Fair
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has a reasonable argument for why early voting hours should be limited and standardized. But that does not make it right.
