The fake cure for Akin-ism
The Republican establishment's plan to avoid a repeat of the Todd Akin debacle ignores the real problem
Wednesday, Nov 21, 2012 1:47 PM UTC 31Politics Opening Shot, Tea Party
Politics Opening Shot, Tea Party
McCain vs. Obama, the sequel
The GOP hasn't shared the Arizona senator's zeal for stopping Susan Rice's appointment -- at least not yet
Monday, Nov 19, 2012 12:56 PM UTC 26Politics Barack Obama, Lindsey Graham
Mitt Romney, punching bag
Republican excoriations of their defeated nominee suggest the terms of debate within the party may be broadening
Friday, Nov 16, 2012 12:58 PM UTC 32Politics Mitt Romney, Barack Obama
The sore losers club
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are already starting to channel the last guy who lost to Obama
Thursday, Nov 15, 2012 3:32 PM UTC 81Politics Mitt Romney, Barack Obama
The price of Republican hubris
Republicans could have gotten a far better deal from President Obama last year, if only they hadn't been so cocky
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2012 1:34 PM UTC 27Politics Barack Obama, Opening Shot
John Kerry and the ghost of Scott Brown
It's possible, but fears of a GOP comeback in Massachusetts shouldn't affect Obama's choice for secretary of state
Tuesday, Nov 13, 2012 1:15 PM UTC 11Politics Deval Patrick, Elizabeth Warren
How Bill Kristol could split the GOP in two
The influential conservative's call for a tax hike on the rich risks re-launching the Republican civil war of 1990
Monday, Nov 12, 2012 12:33 PM UTC 54Politics Bill Kristol, George H.W. Bush
What defeat does to a party
Panicked conservatives are changing their tune on immigration, but the damage to their base may be permanent
Friday, Nov 9, 2012 1:18 PM UTC 52Politics Opening Shot
Ignoring Obama’s mandate
The president campaigned on ending the Bush tax cuts and won. House Republicans may not have gotten the message
Thursday, Nov 8, 2012 12:46 PM UTC 97Politics Opening Shot
Why losing is good for Mitt
In one way, his defeat will actually improve his place in history
Wednesday, Nov 7, 2012 12:00 PM UTC 46Politics Healthcare Reform, Mitt Romney
Mitt’s last gasp
The national horse race is tight, but almost everyone thinks the GOP nominee is going to lose
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2012 12:59 PM UTC 39Politics Mitt Romney, Barack Obama
The Obama landslide scenario
Yes, he could still lose. But he could also end up with almost as many electoral votes as he won in his 2008 rout
Monday, Nov 5, 2012 12:30 PM UTC 114Politics Opening Shot
Mitt’s strategic malpractice
Why did the Romney campaign wait until the last minute to try to expand the electoral map?
Friday, Nov 2, 2012 2:22 PM UTC 23Politics Mitt Romney, Opening Shot
Independents won’t save Mitt
Romney backers keep hoping his lead among independents means undecided voters will break his way. It's an illusion
Thursday, Nov 1, 2012 12:18 PM UTC 114Politics Mitt Romney, Barack Obama
Chris Christie, Democratic hero
Chris Christie gave Obama a huge assist just days before the election. He may be thinking about his own bid in 2016
Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012 11:45 AM UTC 62Politics Opening Shot
So what does Romney do now?
If the hurricane freezes the presidential race in place, it's not good news for the GOP nominee
Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 12:28 PM UTC 28Politics Opening Shot
Voted least popular?
Obama could win in a split vote. But to the GOP, any Democratic victory is illegitimate, whatever the details are
Monday, Oct 29, 2012 2:18 PM UTC 38Politics Opening Shot
And if Obama loses …
A real recovery is afoot, and the election will decide who gets credit for it
Friday, Oct 26, 2012 12:09 PM UTC 58Politics Mitt Romney, Barack Obama
Obama has a blue state problem
Obama's winning blue states by smaller margins than in '08 -- and could be elected while losing the popular vote
Thursday, Oct 25, 2012 12:06 PM UTC 36Politics Opening Shot
Rape remarks haunt the GOP
Richard Mourdock becomes the latest candidate to embarrass himself. Will it cost his party the Senate?
Wednesday, Oct 24, 2012 11:45 AM UTC 59Politics Opening Shot, 2012 Elections
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Steve Kornacki writes about politics for Salon. He’s previously written about politics for the New York Observer and Roll Call, and his work has also appeared in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal and on the Daily Beast.
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