It took Joe Biden's public embrace of same-sex marriage to smoke him out.But after Joe told David Gregory of "Meet the Press" he was "absolutely comfortable" with homosexuals marrying, Barack Obama could not maintain his... more ››

If Mitt Romney wins the presidency, he should thank his Super PACs, the Republican establishment, and his incompetent primary competition. But he should reserve his deepest gratitude for the Supreme Court. No institution may have... more ››

When Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission was first argued before the Supreme Court, on March 24, 2009, it seemed like a case of modest importance. The issue before the Justices was a narrow one. The McCain-Feingold... more ››

Login or RegisterDonate Scott Lemieux May 17, 2012Romney's not only a conservative on economic policy. Appointments in his administration would be made with an eye to the right too.Jamelle's hot-off-the-presses cover... more ››

With the Occupy protesters resuming battle stations, and Mitt Romney in place as the presumptive Republican nominee, President Obama has begun to fashion his campaign as a crusade for the 99 percent--a fight against, as one Obama... more ››