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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.

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.

Hillary Treading Water With One Week Left

Beta Tester, AlterNet. May 27, 2008.

Youtube pundit Joe Felice weighs in on the final stretch of the presidential horse race.

Barack Obama's Momentum Grows

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. February 20, 2008.

Obama wins in Wisconsin, drawing voters from Clinton's base.

Bad Voter Lists May Have Botched New Mexico's Democratic Caucus

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. February 8, 2008.

Nearly 13 percent of New Mexico Democrats found they were not on precinct voter rolls when they showed up to choose a presidential nominee.

Whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg: Bush Likely to Attack Iran, Impeachment a Must

Sari Gelzer, TruthOut.org. February 7, 2008.

The American public and media have not picked up on the urgency surrounding a pending war with Iran.

Media Downplay Widespread Support for Hillary

Peggy Simpson, Women's Media Center. February 6, 2008.

Wonkish Clinton may never match Obama's soaring rhetoric about hope, but the media should not underestimate the strength of her campaign.

It's Not Over. Clinton Runs Ahead, But Obama Remains Strong

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. February 6, 2008.

Hillary Clinton is winning in big blue states, while Barack Obama is winning across red-state America.

Super Tuesday: Where's the Candidate That Represents Me?

Tad Daley, AlterNet. February 5, 2008.

Disenfranchised voters in more than 40 states lose the chance to not only influence the 2008 presidential election but also the course of history.

Barack Obama's Democratic Insurgency: Poised for an SC Victory?

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. January 26, 2008.

If the state's pundits, pollsters and politicians are right, Obama's message of hope and change will draw people from across the usual dividing lines.

Hillary Clinton's Campaign: The Making of a Machine

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. January 25, 2008.

Obama is not just running against another senator, he is running against personal and political ties -- the deepest Democratic campaign in years.

Edwards Gets the Best of Obama and Clinton

John Nichols, TheNation.com. January 22, 2008.

While Clinton and Obama squabbled, Edwards shined. But did he connect with enough undecided voters to secure a solid finish in South Carolina?

Press No Longer Qualified To Help Us Pick a President

Eric Boehlert, Media Matters for America. January 16, 2008.

Apparently reporters now think it's OK to mobilize themselves and actively oppose a presidential campaign.

Romney Runs His Campaign Like Bush Runs His Presidency

Bob Moser, TheNation.com. January 16, 2008.

Here's what Romney's Michigan win means for Democrats.

Supporting Hillary or Barack? Stop Apologizing for It

Rick Gell, AlterNet. January 11, 2008.

It’s time to stop ignoring gender and race as reasons to support a candidate.

Have Democrats Already Lost Florida?

Bob Moser, The Nation. November 30, 2007.

Florida Democrats are being boycotted by their party's presidential candidates, leaving many voters in the nation’s largest swing state feeling alienated.