On AlterNet: Elections2012

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How the Right Is Spinning the Surge of Rick Santorum

Alex Pareene, Salon. January 4, 2012.

There is plenty for "establishment conservatives" to talk themselves into liking about Mr. Santorum as he takes his Iowa victory lap.

Rick Perry, Michele Bachmann Kowtowing to Christian Extremists -- What Kind of America Do These Radicals Want?

Joseph L. Conn, Church and State. October 27, 2011.

Why is the Religious Right playing such a large role in the presidential campaign?

GOP Debate: Perry and Romney Get Physical; Cain Given Pass on Koch Connections

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. October 19, 2011.

Perry was determined not to bumble, and came off looking nasty. Romney got rattled and put his hands on Perry. And nobody asked Cain about his connections to David Koch.

GOP Presidential Debate: Everyone Attacks Rick Perry, But Crowd Cheers His Grotesque Legacy of Executions

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. September 7, 2011.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry's debut on the GOP presidential debate stage offered a scenery-chewing performance, and an enthusiastic reception for the executions on his watch.

Why the Mainstream Media Are Clueless About the Religious Right

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. August 16, 2011.

Though it has shaped American politics for the last 40 years, the religious right still baffles reporters.

5 Reasons Michele Bachmann Is the New Sarah Palin

Sarah Seltzer, AlterNet. July 25, 2011.

Is Bachmann the new Palin? Or is sexism the reason similarities between 2008’s GOP VP candidate and 2012's contender keep popping up?