Democrats have been more than willing to lose elections for the sake of policy.
Elections
Posted inEconomic Policy
Sabotage Makes Sense!
Republicans have every reason to harm the economy between now and November.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
On the Ground in Wisconsin
We’ll keep you updated throughout the day of what’s happening in the high-profile recall election.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Inconsistent Mandate
Both Obama and Romney have evolved on a health care mandate, just in opposite directions.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Tomorrow’s Electoral Wildcard
What election has the most potential for a surprise finish?
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Texas GOP Holds Hispanics in Check
State Republicans redrew the legislative maps to ensure Hispanics and Democrats didn’t benefit from new congressional seats.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The Cost of the Debt-Ceiling Fight
Economists show the political fight stalled the fledging recovery.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Far-Off State Capitals Are More Corrupt
Places like Albany, Trenton, and Springfield don’t look so hot in a new academic paper.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Actually, it’s Greece’s Election
Don’t frame the June 17 elections as a referendum on eurozone policies.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
No Taxmageddon Solution Before November
It’s in neither party’s interest to cut a deal now