Decision Time
Will Chief Justice John Roberts continue to confound conservatives, or will he once again stymie liberal hopes for a progressive judiciary?
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An Interview with Michael Dukakis
Michael Dukakis served as Governor of Massachusetts from 1975–1979 and 1983–1991, making him the longest serving Governor in the state’s history. He was also the Democratic presidential nominee in 1988. Dukakis attended Swarthmore College and Harvard Law School, and also…
Bipartisan Politicians: A Look Back at a Near-Extinct Species
As evidenced by the behavior of the 112th Congress, the ideological chasm separating Democrats and Republicans has never been wider. In New Jersey (a state not typically known for fiery rhetoric and extremist politics), for example, one third of Republicans…
Top Ten Outside-the-Box Congressional Candidates
Let’s face it, most Congressional elections look pretty much the same. Incumbent Congressman A is challenged by small business owner B or local mayor C. Veteran Senator X runs for reelection against State Senator Y or district attorney Z. Races…
Best 2012 Elections Blogs
As if the PoliticBlog weren’t all you needed! Political blogs, especially during crucial elections years, must be informative, innovative, updated regularly and of course visually pleasing. Below are The Politic’s fifteen picks for the best other blogs to follow for…
So what does $5.8 billion really get you?
According to an analysis released today by the Center for Responsive Politics, the 2012 elections will cost approximately $5.8 billion, a 7 percent increase from the 2008 cost of $5.4 billion. Between the campaigns, political parties, tradition third party groups…
Jim DeMint’s Senate
On a host of issues, including taxes and healthcare, the Republican Party has moved sharply to the right in recent years. And in the Senate, that rightward shift can be largely attributed to one man: Jim DeMint. DeMint, the junior…
Should Mitt Romney Self-fund?
With Election Day rapidly approaching, both President Obama and Mitt Romney are fundraising at a furious pace, desperate to stow away enough money to remain competitive up until November. Both men have dozens of issues to consider when fundraising, but…