Republicans

Hey, GOP: Mexican immigrants aren’t necessarily Democrats

New research suggests they're all over the political spectrum -- and that right-wingers are more likely to vote

Tom Jacobs, Pacific Standard Monday, Jul 1, 2013 8:30 PM UTC
Elections Pacific Standard

Pelosi: GOP needs immigration reform to win the presidency again

"It’s certainly right for the Republicans if they ever want to win a presidential race," she said

Jillian Rayfield Sunday, Jun 30, 2013 5:10 PM UTC 11
Politics Nancy Pelosi, California

RNC Chair: GOP has been “lousy” at outreach to Latinos

"But that’s going to change," promised Reince Priebus

Jillian Rayfield Sunday, Jun 30, 2013 2:32 PM UTC 16
Politics Reince Priebus

GOP and the Voting Rights Act: Can these Republicans do the right thing?

Once upon a time, brave Republicans helped make the Voting Rights Act law. Its future depends on similar courage

Gary May Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 1:00 PM UTC 68
News Voting Rights Act, Republicans

New Jersey will face legal battle over same-sex marriage

With DOMA held unconstitutional and Christie promising to veto any legislation, the fight heads to the courts

Jillian Rayfield Friday, Jun 28, 2013 4:48 PM UTC 24
Politics Chris Christie, New Jersey, DoMA

McDonnell won’t answer questions about Rolex watch

McDonnell did not disclose the reported gift, from a donor currently under federal investigation

Jillian Rayfield Friday, Jun 28, 2013 1:44 PM UTC
Politics Bob McDonnell, Virginia

Phyllis Schlafly: Latino voters “don’t understand” the Bill of Rights “at all”

"You can’t even talk to them about what the Republican principle is,” Schlafy added, referring to Latino voters VIDEO

Katie Mcdonough Thursday, Jun 27, 2013 8:19 PM UTC 115
Life Video, Racism, GOP, Republicans

GOP senator “cannot imagine” Congress passing Voting Rights fix

Only Congress can act to counter the Supreme Court's decision to strike down a key part of the law

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, Jun 26, 2013 1:16 PM UTC 14
Politics Bob Corker, Tennessee

The ugly SCOTUS voting rights flim-flam

The fact that black voters beat back modern suppression efforts in 2012 must mean they don’t need protection!

Joan Walsh Tuesday, Jun 25, 2013 8:07 PM UTC 157
News Voting Rights Act, SCOTUS

Actually, even the Flat Earth Society believes in climate change

Yes, such a group exists. It thinks the world is flat -- but also getting warmer

Alex Seitz-Wald Tuesday, Jun 25, 2013 7:40 PM UTC 19
Politics Barack Obama, Climate Change

Darrell Issa’s credibility is over

After string of exaggerations and distortions, the latest blows to his fake IRS scandal should make him irrelevant

Alex Seitz-Wald Tuesday, Jun 25, 2013 4:36 PM UTC 226
Politics Darrell Issa, Tea Party, Scandal

GOP’s dumb new Obama scandal: He’s destroying NFL!

The nuts are back with another huge scandal: Advertising on Obamacare during football games will ruin America

Jim Newell Tuesday, Jun 25, 2013 12:30 PM UTC 50
Entertainment Barack Obama, Obamacare

Rick Santorum is the new CEO of a Christian film company

"Dallas can become the Hollywood of the faith-and-family movie market," Santorum said of his new venture VIDEO

Jillian Rayfield Monday, Jun 24, 2013 8:54 PM UTC 18
Politics Video, Rick Santorum

Palin slams Rubio as an “amnesty supporter”

As he pushes immigration reform, Marco Rubio's approval rating is also tanking among Republicans

Jillian Rayfield Monday, Jun 24, 2013 5:19 PM UTC 12
Politics Sarah Palin, Marco Rubio

Donald Trump is heading to Iowa

In his first ever trip, Trump will speak to religious conservative activists

Jillian Rayfield Monday, Jun 24, 2013 1:10 PM UTC
Politics Donald Trump, 2016 Elections

Sunday shows: What you missed

Punditry experts of "Meet the Press," "This Week" and "Face the Nation" prosecute Snowden and Greenwald

Jim Newell Sunday, Jun 23, 2013 4:46 PM UTC 28
Media meet the press, face the nation

Children are sexual creatures

Some mocked a lawmaker who recently referred to masturbating fetuses. But there's a deep, fascinating history here

Jonathan Zimmerman Saturday, Jun 22, 2013 10:00 PM UTC 48
Politics Children, Babies, sexuality

You’re wrong about John Boehner

He's actually doing a really good job as speaker of this nuthouse of a Congress. Here’s why

Jonathan Bernstein Saturday, Jun 22, 2013 11:00 AM UTC 45
Politics John Boehner, U.S. Congress

Is the Christian right losing its grip on the GOP?

The movement appears to be on the decline, but that hasn't stopped Republicans from kowtowing to its interests

Amanda Marcotte, AlterNet Friday, Jun 21, 2013 4:36 PM UTC
Politics AlterNet, Christianity

House of Representatives: Still terrible at everything

House GOP's use of cheap tricks and a backup plan called "blaming Democrats" fails to avert farm bill humiliation

Jim Newell Friday, Jun 21, 2013 4:14 PM UTC 68
Politics Opening Shot, John Boehner

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