For decades, Republican presidential candidates enjoyed a predictable advantage over Democrats on foreign policy. But not in 2012. An NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll shows President Barack Obama holding a steady 10-point lead …
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Why Romney Should Resist Calls to Release His Tax Returns
When it comes to campaign strategy, everyone’s an expert. And as the brouhaha over Mitt Romney’s tax returns drags on, the experts — from Haley Barbour to Ron Paul to an array of seasoned Republican strategists and …
The Case For (And Against) Bobby Jindal as VP
Political Pictures of the Week, July 7-13
TIME’s photo editors bring you the best pictures of the past week from the Beltway and beyond.
Bain Already Killed Mitt Romney Once. And I Was a Witness.
I haven’t studied the details of Mitt Romney’s tenure at Bain & Co. And I’m no expert in political tactics; when I write about them, it’s usually to make a larger point about a politician. My only credential for discussing whether Bain will hurt Romney in 2012 is that I lived in Massachusetts in 1994, when he was running for …
The NAACP Boos Romney: A Double Standard and a Breach of Civility
It’s politically fashionable to question the relevance of the 103-year-old National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. But the NAACP is still one of America’s most revered institutions, and deservedly so – …
Political Pictures of the Week, June 23-29
From the healthcare ruling to the campaign trail, TIME’s photo editors bring you the best pictures of the past week from the Beltway and beyond.
Republicans Turn Health Reform Loss into a Rallying Cry
Since its passage (and even before), Republicans have cast President Obama’s health-care reform law as an unconstitutional power grab that trampled Americans’ liberty by requiring them to purchase insurance or pay a penalty. …
Arizona Ruling Deepens Romney’s Immigration Muddle
A funny thing happened after the Supreme Court handed down a split decision on Arizona’s controversial immigration law. All the key players won — even the ones who lost. Politics is a festival of spin on a typical day, and its …
Political Pictures of the Week, June 15-22
TIME’s photo editors bring you the best pictures of the past week from the Beltway and beyond.
Obama vs. Romney on Immigration
From the “no core” division of the Obama campaign’s messaging operation comes this new Web video, essentially a compendium of news reporters carping about Mitt Romney’s evasiveness on immigration policy:
Romney’s Dream Act Response Highlights Political Peril
Mitt Romney faced a Catch-22 in President Barack Obama’s high-profile roll-out of a regulatory version of the Dream Act last Friday. The presumptive GOP presidential candidate crafted a careful response, but not a particularly …
Political Pictures of the Week, June 9-15
TIME’s photo editors bring you the best pictures of the past week from the Beltway and beyond.
