The president scores a big win at last night’s town hall debate.
Jamelle Bouie
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What Does Obama Need to Do Tonight? Defend His Record.
The town hall debate is a perfect opportunity for the president to tell the story of the recovery.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Mitt Romney’s Debt Explosion Plan
Team Romney plans to pivot to the debt today—with a plan that will grow it by leaps and bounds.
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Medicaid Is the Real Target
If elected president, Mitt Romney will focus his spending cuts on health care for the poor.
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Revenge of the Biden
The vice president’s spirited performance more than makes up for Obama’s failure in debating Romney.
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Romney Lunges to the Center on Abortion
The Republican nominee capitalizes on his post-debate bounce with more moderate rhetoric on abortion.
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Some Bounces Just Fade Away
Mitt Romney’s post-debate gains seem to be winding down.
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Romney’s Tax Plan Still Makes No Sense
The Tax Policy Center reiterates its view that it’s impossible to square the circle on the GOP nominee’s tax plan.
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The Great Reset Has Arrived
At this point, at least, it appears that Mitt Romney has cut down Obama’s once-mighty lead.
Posted inAmerica and the World
A Tale of Two Mitts, Foreign Policy Edition
In a speech this morning, Romney expressed his commitment to the Israel/Palestine peace process. But he was far less optimistic earlier this year.
