2012 Election Archives

2012 Elections

Election Day 2012 – Open Thread Today – Live Chat Tonight!

AdLib - November 6, 2012 80

2012 Elections

Will Gingrich be Stopped? Sure. By himself.

MurphTheSurf3 - December 8, 2011 95

2012 Elections

Debunking Spin on “The Map”

atdnext - November 27, 2011 4

2012 Elections

Occupy Las Vegas, Occupy Congress, Occupy the Vote

atdnext - November 18, 2011 6

2012 Elections

GOP to Nevada: Drop Dead

atdnext - October 22, 2011 42

2012 Elections

#OccupyLasVegas: The Winner of Last Night’s Republican Debate?

atdnext - October 19, 2011 14

2012 Elections

Obama Is Doomed Next Year… Or Is He?

atdnext - October 4, 2011 38

2012 Elections

What the Media Won’t Tell You About “Class Warfare”

atdnext - September 27, 2011 11

2012 Elections

My G-O-TEA Senator Loves Big Oil, But Not Working Class Americans

atdnext - September 20, 2011 7

TOP NEWS

Voters See Trump’s Use of Power as Overreaching, Times/Siena Poll Finds

Skepticism has grown of his efforts to expand his authority and of his handling of issues long seen as strengths for him, including the economy and immigration. [...]

Four Perspectives on Trump’s Weak Poll Numbers

It’s not easy to burn this much good will so fast, and it doesn’t usually get any easier from here. [...]

Five Takeaways From the Times/Siena Poll on Trump

Voters think President Trump has gone too far in wielding his power. They see the start of his term as “scary” and “chaotic.” And while it’s still early, they disapprove of his handling of many issues. [...]

Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested by FBI in Immigration Dispute

Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on suspicion that she “intentionally misdirected federal agents away from” an immigrant being pursued by the authorities, the F.B.I. director said. [...]

U.S. Restores Legal Status for Many International Students, but Warns of Removals to Come

Immigration officials signaled that the Trump administration would continue to pursue efforts to terminate the legal status of the students, despite a wave of legal challenges. [...]

Trump Pardons Paul Walczak, Whose Family Sought to Publicize Ashley Biden’s Diary

The pardon of Paul Walczak, who had been convicted of tax crimes, comes as the president uses clemency to reward allies and swipe at perceived enemies. [...]

Ukrainian Peace Plan Hints at Concessions, but Major Obstacles Remain

Officials in Kyiv plan to deliver their proposal to President Trump’s team, after rejecting a White House plan that would have given the Kremlin much of what it wants. [...]

Francis Wanted a Church of the Poor and Put It Into Practice

Around St. Peter’s Square, the pope offered services to the homeless and migrants, in ways that often did not go down well with his fellow clerics. [...]

Video Catches Nun Bidding Unique Farewell to Pope Francis, an Old Friend

Sister Geneviève Jeanningros left the queue of mourners and approached the body of Pope Francis as it lay in state. [...]

Pope Francis’ Death Marks Historic Farewell in Rome

As a reporter, I often observe from a press box or the sidelines. This time, I decided to join the masses. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Russia and Ukraine 'very close to a deal', says Trump

The US president's envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while Ukraine calls for more pressure on Russia. [...]

Senior Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow

Authorities confirm the general, Yaroslav Moskalik, was part of the Russian delegation for the 2015 Minsk agreements. [...]

Pope wanted to work until the end, archbishop tells BBC

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Archbishop Paul Gallagher says Pope Francis preferred to "die with his boots on". [...]

UN agency runs out of food aid in Gaza after Israeli blockade

The UN agency has delivered its last supplies to meals kitchens, which it warns will run out of food in the coming days. [...]

Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge over CEO's killing

The 26 year old is charged with murder and stalking in addition to other state charges. [...]

US judge arrested after allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement

Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of trying to help an undocumented immigrant who appeared in her court avoid arrest. [...]

Pope Francis's funeral presents chance for 'brush-by' diplomacy

There may be opportunities for impromptu diplomacy at one of the largest gatherings of world leaders in years. [...]

Warhol print accidentally thrown away by Dutch town hall

A print of Queen Beatrix is among 46 artworks officials fear will never be recovered. [...]

Sudanese eating charcoal and leaves to survive, aid agency warns

People are trekking under "blistering" heat to escape "horrific circumstances", the BBC is told. [...]

Israel's muted response to Pope Francis's death signals tensions over Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has sent condolences four days after the Pope's death. [...]

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Election Day 2012 – Open Thread Today – Live Chat Tonight!

Will Gingrich be Stopped? Sure. By himself.

Debunking Spin on “The Map”

Occupy Las Vegas, Occupy Congress, Occupy the Vote

GOP to Nevada: Drop Dead

#OccupyLasVegas: The Winner of Last Night’s Republican Debate?

Obama Is Doomed Next Year… Or Is He?

What the Media Won’t Tell You About “Class Warfare”

What I Learned in Tonopah

My G-O-TEA Senator Loves Big Oil, But Not Working Class Americans

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