Here’s a new way to get people to answer a public-opinion poll: Promise them a free cruise to the Bahamas. This morning, I got
Category: Voting/Elections
Citizens United backlash creates surprising bedfellows and a reason for optimism
In this time of hyper-partisanship, blowback from the Supreme Court’s 2010 decision in the Citizens United case is throwing some surprising bedfellows together from
How Republicans mythologize their history
In a refreshing and somewhat unusual statement following President Obama’s State of the Union address, Missouri Congressman Lacy Clay said, “Tonight’s speech demonstrated President
Wisconsin could elect first openly gay woman to U.S. senate
The recall of Governor Scott Walker has dominated national reporting on Wisconsin. But there is another very interesting Wisconsin race to watch. Longtime incumbent
Crowdsourcing helps solve the Super PAC funding puzzle
Under Citizens United, Super PAC donors’ identities are shrouded in secrecy, but The Caucus, a New York Times blog, has begun a savvy effort
Buddy Roemer: The lost candidate of 2012
Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or member of any other political party, chances are that you will find at least one member of
Virginia scraps loyalty oath–again–and for the wrong reasons
Cooler political heads have prevailed in Virginia, where a loyalty oath proposed for the March 6, 2012 Republican presidential primary has been sent to
What would political life be like without social media?
Whether you’re running for president of the United States or dog catcher of Rufusville, it is considered essential for you to have a campaign
November 2012: What’s on your ballot?
Update: To see what your ballot looks like (in any state) go to the updated article here. It’s that time of the year again.
Fallout from Citizens United: We’re losing our way
One day after the Jan. 30, 2012 deadline for candidates, campaigns and committees to file their financial reports for 2011, the democracy-killing impact of