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joetorious
Aug. 15, 2012
Obama Defends Biden’s ‘Chains’ Remark to Entertainment Outlets
People
and
Entertainment Weekly
get the scoop.
By
Margaret Hartmann
the donald
Aug. 15, 2012
Donald Trump Not a Fan of ‘Loser Salon,’ Which Is His Name for Salon
Why won’t trump disparage us?
By
Dan Amira
Aug. 15, 2012
Devo Releases Very Devo-ish Song About Seamus Romney
Now we know two Devo songs.
By
Dan Amira
the circus
Aug. 15, 2012
Frank Rich on the National Circus: Ryan’s Bungled Rollout
This guy is no game-changer.
By
Frank Rich
early and awkward
Aug. 15, 2012
Owner of RomneyRyan.com Wants Stephen Colbert to Buy the Site From Him
He’ll let it go for $10,000.
By
Dan Amira
the national interest
Aug. 15, 2012
Romney and Ryan Wage Generational Warfare
They don’t like the looks of these youngsters.
By
Jonathan Chait
early and awful
Aug. 15, 2012
Large Swath of New York City Frowns Upon Atheist Politicians
Thirty percent of New York City adults say they’d be less likely to vote for an atheist politician.
By
Dan Amira
early and often
Aug. 15, 2012
Linda McMahon Dominates GOP Senate Primary in Connecticut
She’s the Party’s Senate nominee for the second time in two years.
By
Dan Amira
osama bin killed
Aug. 15, 2012
Swift Boat–esque Campaign Says Obama Exaggerated Role in Bin Laden’s Killing
And leaked classified information.
By
Margaret Hartmann
Aug. 14, 2012
Biden Explains ‘Chains’ Remark Was a Metaphor
He actually got the term from the GOP.
By
Margaret Hartmann
unlicensed plumbers
Aug. 14, 2012
Joe the Plumber Doesn’t Understand Why We Don’t Just Shoot the Mexicans
Thanks for the input, Joe.
By
Dan Amira
oh congress!
Aug. 14, 2012
America Hates Congress a Lot, Still
Gallup measures an all-time low approval rating.
By
Dan Amira
the national interest
Aug. 14, 2012
Don’t Make Paul Ryan Sad, Obama!
You wouldn’t like him when he’s sad.
By
Jonathan Chait
Aug. 14, 2012
President Obama Goes There
“There” is, obviously, a Seamus joke.
By
Dan Amira
joetorious
Aug. 14, 2012
What the Hell Did Joe Biden’s ‘Chain’ Remark Mean?
Our vice-president made one doozy of a speech today.
By
Dan Amira
Aug. 14, 2012
Paul Ryan: America’s First Widow’s-Peaked Vice-President?
We’re pretty sure.
By
Dan Amira
the national interest
Aug. 14, 2012
The Paul Ryan Honeymoon Is Over for Romney
Can he name a vice-vice-president to change the subject away from the Ryan plan?
By
Jonathan Chait
photo op
Aug. 14, 2012
President Obama Is a Wizard
That is one explanation for this incredible photo.
By
Dan Amira
flotus
Aug. 14, 2012
First Lady Talks Secret Service and Kids on
Leno
“Where’d she go?”
By
Brett Smiley
and
Caroline Shin
jesus christie
Aug. 14, 2012
Chris Christie to Deliver Keynote Speech at Republican Convention
He won’t be VP, but he gets a consolation prize.
By
Brett Smiley
cory booker
Aug. 14, 2012
Cory Booker Stands by Bain Comments, Remains Convinced That Obama Forgives Him
However, he admits the “hostage video” was just “dumb.”
By
Margaret Hartmann
stuck in the mittle
Aug. 13, 2012
Romney’s Latest Campaign Stop Hosted by Convicted Cocaine Smuggler
Fresh-squeezed juice gets surprisingly controversial.
By
Margaret Hartmann
congress
Aug. 13, 2012
Jesse Jackson Jr. Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder
Doctors say it may be connected to his weight loss surgery.
By
Margaret Hartmann
photo op
Aug. 13, 2012
President Obama Examines the Corn He Ruined
John Boehner seems to blame Obama for the drought.
By
Dan Amira
early and awkward
Aug. 13, 2012
Watch Paul Ryan’s Delightfully Midwestern Response to Hecklers
“These ladies must not be from Iowa or Wisconsin.”
Ya burnt!
By
Sarah Frank
the national interest
Aug. 13, 2012
Medicare Reform Ryan’s Least Terrible Idea
We’re grading on a curve.
By
Jonathan Chait
early and awkward
Aug. 13, 2012
Obama Campaign Calls Paul Ryan ‘the Worst’
Granted, this was on Obama’s Tumblr.
By
Dan Amira
master debaters
Aug. 13, 2012
The Presidential Debates Get Moderators
Lehrer, Schieffer, and Crowley win.
By
Adam K. Raymond
r&r
Aug. 13, 2012
Obama Team ‘Could Not Be Happier’ with Ryan Pick
“They think [Ryan] is a gift to them.”
By
Sarah Frank
photo op
Aug. 13, 2012
Obama With a NASA Mohawk
And it is hideous.
By
Dan Amira
the national interest
Aug. 13, 2012
Quote of the Day: Karl Rove
He’s a treasure trove!
By
Jonathan Chait
cribs
Aug. 13, 2012
Anthony Weiner Loses Job, Gets Way Nicer Apartment
It’s over twice the size of his old place.
By
Dan Amira
the national interest
Aug. 13, 2012
Paul Ryan Helps Romney Reclaim His Political Virginity
A child was born.
By
Jonathan Chait
stuck in the mittle
Aug. 12, 2012
Romney and Ryan Talk Taxes on
60 Minutes
They’re split on tax shelters, united on checkered shirts.
By
Margaret Hartmann
how tweet it is
Aug. 12, 2012
Paul Ryan Abandons Twitter Account for Shiny New VP Handle
Ryan’s Twitter makeover.
By
Brett Smiley
campaign 2012
Aug. 12, 2012
The First Leg of the Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan Road Show Was Painfully Short
After campaigning in North Carolina today, the two aren’t expected to appear together in public until the RNC.
By
Caroline Bankoff
fund-raisers
Aug. 12, 2012
Both Campaigns Raised a Lot of Money This Weekend
Everybody wins?
By
Caroline Bankoff
oh pawlease
Aug. 12, 2012
Tim Pawlenty ‘Didn’t Expect’ the Vice-Presidential Nomination, Anyway
So he’s not disappointed.
By
Caroline Bankoff
jesus christie
Aug. 12, 2012
Chris Christie’s Love for New Jersey Outweighed His Desire to Be Vice-President
Or something like that.
By
Caroline Bankoff
stuck in the mittle
Aug. 11, 2012
Did Mitt Romney Finally Win Over Rupert Murdoch?
The mogul called the choice of Paul Ryan “almost perfect.”
By
Caroline Bankoff
impolitic
Aug. 11, 2012
The Ryan Pick: Why Romney Changed to Obama’s Game
The White House is licking its chops over Mitt Romney’s selection of Paul Ryan as his running mate.
By
John Heilemann
campaign 2012
Aug. 11, 2012
Obama Campaign Responds to Paul Ryan Pick
Meanwhile, Obama himself kept quiet.
By
Caroline Bankoff
early and often
Aug. 11, 2012
Mitt Romney Introduced Paul Ryan in Front of a Battleship for Some Reason
Meet your new GOP ticket, America!
By
Dan Amira
the national interest
Aug. 11, 2012
It’s Paul Ryan’s Party
Ryan’s nomination represents an important historical marker and the completion of a 50-year struggle.
By
Jonathan Chait
campaign 2012
Aug. 11, 2012
Mitt Romney Picks Slightly Boring But Handsome White Guy Paul Ryan
A conservative groundswell gets results.
By
Adam Pasick
stuck in the mittle
Aug. 10, 2012
Mitt Romney’s Foreign-Policy Etiquette Still Needs Some Work
A recent fund-raiser speech contained some potentially insulting remarks about Japan.
By
Caroline Bankoff
early and awkward
Aug. 10, 2012
Obama Administration Approached Arnold Schwarzenegger About Cabinet Position
They dodged a bullet there.
By
Dan Amira
stuck in the mittle
Aug. 10, 2012
Huntsman Sr. Says He’s Not Reid’s Source
“I feel very badly that Mitt won’t release his taxes and won’t be fair with the American people.”
By
Dan Amira
reading the veepstakes tea leaves
Aug. 10, 2012
Reading the VP Tea Leaves: Vision Edition
Romney says he wants a running mate with “vision.” Who is that?
By
Dan Amira
jesus christie
Aug. 10, 2012
Christie Responds to Being Called an ‘Islamist’
He correctly pointed out that his conservative critics are “bigots.”
By
Caroline Bankoff
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