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What Romney Really Says to His Base When He Thinks Reporters Aren't Listening

Posted on: Apr 16, 2012, Source: Salon

At a fundraiser he thought was private, Romney outlines specific cuts and brags about the "gift" of Hilary Rosen.

Mitt's Downward Slide: Why His Maine 'Win' May Be Revoked This Weekend

Posted on: Feb 16, 2012, Source: Salon

Romney's already had his Iowa win handed over to Rick Santorum, now he may lose Maine to Ron Paul.

Romney Screams "Pampered Elite": How Toxic Will His 1% Image Be in the Election?

Posted on: Jan 13, 2012, Source: Salon

Romney's nomination could be problematic for the GOP for a very unique reason that is now coming into focus: He exudes top 1 percent-ness.

What's Behind Obama's New Populist Tone?

Posted on: Dec 7, 2011, Source: Salon

His embrace of defiant, populist messaging represents a break with the bipartisan-friendly political style that defined Obama's first years as president.

3rd Woman Comes Forward With Sexual Harassment Claims Against Herman Cain -- Witness to Incident Says Revelations Could End His Campaign

Posted on: Nov 2, 2011, Source: Salon

Cain’s campaign manager declared the story "done." But the revelations keep coming.

How Obama Can Pummel the GOP With His Jobs Plan

Posted on: Oct 5, 2011, Source: Salon

Obama’s jobs plan is really more of a reelection plan.

Rick Perry Is Officially Blowing It

Posted on: Sep 23, 2011, Source: Salon

The key here is that the Republicans who influence mass opinion in the party seem to be noticing this, and speaking out.

Why is David Vitter Still in Office and Not Eliot Spitzer?

Posted on: Apr 15, 2008, Source: New York Observer

Eliot Spitzer may have been a major hypocrite on prostitution -- but Vitter built his career on "traditional" family values and moral purity.