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Representative Lamar Smith's Assault on Immigrants

Frank Sharry, America's Voice. February 10, 2012.

Smith claims the President is ignoring immigration laws, but the Obama Administration has deported more undocumented immigrants than any other in history.

After Nevada Caucus, Democrats and Republicans Bet on the Latino Vote in November

Maribel Hastings, Huffington Post. February 9, 2012.

Republicans bet that Obama's failure to pass immigration reform will cut his Latino votes, while Democrats bet that Republican anti-immigrant rhetoric will work in his favor.

Spitzer: The Philosophical, Economic and Political Case for Raising Capital Gains Taxes

Eliot Spitzer, Slate. February 7, 2012.

Mitt Romney's large investment income has spurred arguments about whether to raise the tax on capital gains.

Where do the GOP Candidates Stand on Drug Policy? Why Now is the Time to Know

Ryan Devereaux, The Guardian. January 25, 2012.

The battle for the Republican nomination has moved to Florida, which also happens to be a key battleground in an entirely different fight: the $15bn war on drugs.

The Devil and Rick Santorum: Dilemmas of a Holy Owned Subsidiary

Thomas Ferguson, AlterNet. January 6, 2012.

The father of the Investment Theory of Politics reveals what pundits miss in the GOP's failure to lead its own electorate and its evangelical problem.

Why Is It So Tempting to Make Fun of Mormons?

Max Mueller, Religion Dispatches. December 21, 2011.

Sacred underwear, baptizing Holocaust victims, gods of their own planets: the mainstream media can't get enough of mocking LDS.

Nativists Trash Gingrich's "Humane" Immigration Approach

Domenic Powell, Imagine 2050. December 15, 2011.

Gingrich has continued to move ahead of his competitors for the Republican presidential nomination who have positioned themselves to the right of him on immigration.

Newt Gingrich: Be Careful What You Wish For

Bo Cutter, AlterNet. December 13, 2011.

Gingrich has a talent for self-detonating. But his advantages could make him a formidable opponent to Obama.

Newt Threatens Romney in GOP Nomination Circus

Robert Creamer, Huffington Post. December 5, 2011.

A Democratic consultant ponders the what's next under the big top: Newt Gingrich vs. Mitt Romney

5 Hilarious Parodies of the Current Presidential Candidates

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, AlterNet. November 13, 2011.

The best spoofs include Tim Heidecker's "Cain Train," the Second City on Michele Bachmann, and of course, Baracka Flocka Flame.

Should We Worry About Mitt Romney's Mormon Faith?

Joe Conason, AlterNet. October 21, 2011.

Baptist conservatives and atheists like Bill Maher are slamming Mormons and their faith. But is there any real reason to be troubled by Romney's religion?

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.

It's 2011 -- Why Is God Still Involved In American Politics?

Amanda Marcotte, AlterNet. October 12, 2011.

The Mormon-bashing directed at Mitt Romney should concern everyone for what it reveals about the undue influence of religion in American elections.

Did Mitt Romney and Rick Perry Make an Illegal Million-Dollar Backroom Deal?

Mark Hertsgaard, Salon. October 3, 2011.

A new lawsuit reveals contradictory stories about an illicit $1 million campaign contribution from “Swift Boat” funder.

Attacks on NY AG Standing Up for Main Street Show Wall Street's Control Over Our Elites

Roger Bybee, In These Times. August 25, 2011.

Attacks on New York's attorney general Eric Schneiderman expose the destructive thinking of our financial and political elites.

How Right-Wing Extremist Rick Perry Passes Himself Off As A Regular Guy--And How That Could Win Him The GOP Nomination

Megan Carpentier, Comment Is Free. August 10, 2011.

While Rick Perry's fringe positions give him status with the far right, his ability to seem like a guy you'd like to have a beer with could win him an election.

The 5 Craziest Things Spouted by the GOP Presidential Hopefuls ... Just This Week

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, AlterNet. July 21, 2011.

It's been a banner week for 2012 contenders, and we're only at the beginning of the campaign.

The Profoundly Screwed-Up Beliefs That Compose Mitt Romney's Economic Ideology

Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Blog. August 25, 2010.

Mitt Romney is the most credible of all the likely Republican presidential candidates. He’s right to focus on the economy, but his specifics are loony.

Mitt Romney's Bizarro-World Economic Plan

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. December 4, 2009.

Translation: more money for me and my friends!

Jeb Bush Tests Water for 2012 Presidential Bid?

Deeky, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. July 2, 2009.

Recent robocalls in Iowa would suggest yes.

Absurd: Mitt Romney Blames Obama for Iran Election Fallout

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. June 15, 2009.

Remember the time, a few years back, when credible political observers thought Mitt Romney was serious about policy? Those were the days.

Mitt Romney's Latest Ploy to Stay Relevant: Giving Bad Advice

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. June 1, 2009.

"Mitt Romney, eyeing a run at the presidency in 2012, is taking another step in fleshing out his foreign policy portfolio."

GOP Civil War: Palin Supporters Attack Mitt Romney

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. May 5, 2009.

Some YouTube savvy Palin supporters didn't like Mitt's latest jab at the Alaskan governor.

GOP Begins Laying Out Campaign Against Obama's Court Pick

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. May 3, 2009.

"I think we should stand up and scream loud and hard."

Mitt Romney Is Already Gearing Up for 2012

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. December 8, 2008.

We may yet have more Mitt to kick around.

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