Republicans develop a four-step plan to train and nurture the next generation of campaign operatives
2012 Election
Republicans Prefer Pancakes: What’s the Point of Goofy Polls?
Public Policy Polling is releasing their latest set of oddball polls, about political affiliation and food preferences. And they’re not just for your entertainment.
Party, Heal Thyself
How to fix my GOP.
Teddy Turner: “Break Up” with Mark Sanford
In a satirical spot, Teddy Turner asks South Carolina to “break up” with career politicians like ex-governor Mark Sanford.
A Day in the Life of the Republican Party’s Search for Newness
Losing a presidential election can focus the collective mind, but the individuals involved can have minds of their own.
The Visiting Republicans and the Sequester
The GOP is benefiting from a bevy of camera-ready, energetic national governors to help carry the fight to the White House on sequestration.
The World’s Needy, Not America’s Problem
A new poll shows the majority of Americans want to maintain or increase government funding for every program except foreign aid.
Understanding the GOP’s Benghazi Obsession
Four reasons why Republicans are still talking about the “massive cover-up”
Why the “Obamaquester” Label Won’t Last
In the blame game with the President over impending cuts, Republicans are trying to push the label “Obamaquester.” The word isn’t likely to last—and doesn’t help Washington’s reputation either.
The Sequester and the GOP’s Wobbly ‘Stool’
In many ways the showdown underway in Washington over the budget sequester is complicated and confusing. But on one level is it clarifying: It has revealed the supremacy of the Republican Party’s economic wing over its other key factions.
Mark Sanford Releases First Ad, Asks for Second Chance
Former Gov. Mark Sanford appeals to the “God of second chances” in his bid for South Carolina’s first congressional district.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Faces Federal Fraud and Conspiracy Charges
Jackson, 47, was charged Friday with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud and making false statements. He faces five years in prison and fines of $250,000 if convicted.
The Man Behind Robert Menendez’s Troubles
Salomon Melgen’s X-ray company stood to gain $500 million if Senator Menendez succeeded in freeing up a contract with the State Department
