Editors’ Blog - 2012
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09.05.12 | 7:24 am
The Big Issue Of Our Time

Republicans immediately pounced this morning on the announcement that the final night of the DNCC would be moved inside as a sign Democrats were unable to fill the NFL stadium that was the planned venue. Not so, say Dems.

09.05.12 | 8:10 am
Pelosi Gets It

Nancy Pelosi tells reporters in Charlotte that no combination of Democratic victories in November is going to make the GOP more cooperative with President Obama.

09.05.12 | 9:39 am
It Takes A Family Village

One thing that’s hard not notice about the Obama and Romney campaigns — or at least about how the parties are presenting themselves to voters this cycle — is they place wildly different emphases on the importance of civic responsibility.

Both campaigns emphasize the virtues of inspiration and perspiration but the notion that organizing on behalf of the public good is a worthwhile calling is almost entirely absent from the GOP’s appeal this year.

I don’t think it’s possible to illustrate that point better than by contrasting two of the conventions’ most memorable lines so far. Read More

09.05.12 | 9:53 am
What Might Have Been

Photo: dismantling the stage at Bank of America stadium in Charlotte.

09.05.12 | 10:10 am
Sky High

Dems in Charlotte still buzzing about Michelle Obama’s convention speech.

09.05.12 | 10:31 am
Big Voting Rights News

Ohio Secretary of State tries to ignore a pro-voting rights court ruling which would reinstate early voting in the state. Can the Obama campaign force his hand?

09.05.12 | 10:33 am
Life Not Fair

If you thought life was fair. It’s not. Former Sen. John Ensign (R-NV) had an affair with staffer Doug Hampton’s wife. Now Hampton’s getting sentenced to a year on probation.

09.05.12 | 11:34 am
Sigh

John Sununu now fancying himself expert on women’s fashions.

09.05.12 | 11:49 am
Crosstabs – September 5th

What effect did the RNC have on Mitt Roney’s polling numbers? PollTracker editor Kyle Leighton takes a look:

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09.05.12 | 12:09 pm
Good Guys Back in the Game?

New voting rights coalition launches major registration drive in advance of November.