The 47 Percent

Obama’s nine best shots at Romney

Now that the debate has been fully digested, a look at the president's strongest punches and most deft deflections

Adele M. Stan, Alternet Thursday, Oct 18, 2012 1:30 PM UTC 17
Politics Mitt Romney, Barack Obama

Nine most racist moments of the 2012 election

The "47 percent" is only the tip of the iceberg -- and the election is still weeks away

Alex Kane, Alternet Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012 1:26 PM UTC 36
Politics 2012 Elections, The 47 Percent

Why the Romney-Ryan budget falls flat

Government should be a steward for the common good -- not a callous reminder that "you're on your own"

Elizabeth Stokes, Next New Deal Monday, Oct 15, 2012 6:47 PM UTC 36
Politics Mitt Romney, Barack Obama

Wealthy whiners

Romney's 47 percent flip-flop can't hide the fact that rich conservatives perceive themselves as victims

Frank Joyce, Alternet Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012 1:27 PM UTC 12
Politics Conservatives, The 47 Percent

I love you, 47 percent!

Mitt says his comments disdaining half the country were "completely wrong." Will he get away with it?

Joan Walsh Friday, Oct 5, 2012 5:35 PM UTC 95
Politics Mitt Romney, The 47 Percent

Romney on “47 percent”: I was completely wrong

Mitt backs away from his incendiary remarks

Jillian Rayfield Friday, Oct 5, 2012 12:57 PM UTC 18
News Mitt Romney, Barack Obama

Obama plays dead

The president's never been much of a pugilist, but he needs to find a way to be more aggressive in the next debate

Robert Reich, ROBERTREICH.org Thursday, Oct 4, 2012 1:35 PM UTC
Politics 2012 Elections, The 47 Percent

Salon limerick contest

A poetic reading of the GOP platform, and other rhymes

Alex Halperin Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012 11:11 AM UTC
News 2012 Elections, The 47 Percent

Mitt’s no compassionate conservative

Romney's trying to repackage himself as a politician sensitive to the plight of the middle class. Don't buy it

Robert Reich, ROBERTREICH.org Thursday, Sep 27, 2012 1:34 PM UTC
Politics The 47 Percent, RobertReich.org

Ill Doctrine on secret tapes

The right argues that both candidates' recordings are equally explosive. They couldn't be further from the truth VIDEO

Jay Smooth, Ill Doctrine Monday, Sep 24, 2012 7:40 PM UTC
Politics The Left, The Right

What does a vote for Mitt mean?

In short, supporting the unprecedented concentration of wealth and power at the very top

Robert Reich, ROBERTREICH.org Monday, Sep 24, 2012 1:43 PM UTC 11
Politics The 47 Percent, Medicare

Four histories of the right’s 47 percent theory

Romney may have put it into words, but the ideas behind it have been swirling for decades

Mike Konczal, Next New Deal Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 4:00 PM UTC
Politics The 47 Percent, Next New Deal

Four reasons Mitt still might win

As embarrassing as Romney's been, this election will still be decided by outside factors -- namely the economy`

Robert Reich, ROBERTREICH.org Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 1:51 PM UTC 33
Politics Super PACs, The 47 Percent

“Makers vs. takers”: A misguided debate

It's good to discuss the role of government, but not in such false and divisive terms

Jared Bernstein, On the Economy Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 1:50 PM UTC 16
Politics Makers vs. Takers

Even Ann Romney’s not buying this

The campaign is still trying to reach women. Too bad Mitt's written so many of them off as the 47 percent

Irin Carmon Wednesday, Sep 19, 2012 8:15 PM UTC
Politics Ann Romney, War on women

Does Paul Ryan regret his choice?

Calling Mitt's 47 percent comments "obviously inarticulate," the would-be VP sounds resentful

Joan Walsh Wednesday, Sep 19, 2012 11:45 AM UTC 88
Politics Mitt Romney, Republican Party

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