In politics, is there any such thing as true independence?
“It’s hard to compete with the power and permanence of national party affiliation.” —Eliot Spitzer read post
Topic: Election 2012
In boxing terms, Obama’s debate win was a ‘clear-cut decision,’ not a knockout
“[Obama] threw more bombs in the beginning of this debate than he threw in the whole first debate.” —Lou DiBella watch video
Eliot Spitzer: Moderate Mitt is a fiction and Barack is back
“Romney plays on the discontent of a public desperate for better economic times, but he offers up merely a series of tax cuts and a passive government when much more is needed.” —Eliot Spitzer watch video
Obama may have beat Romney in debate rematch, but did he win over more voters?
“I don’t think it’s clear that [Obama] winning the debate means that he widened his lead or gained ground overall, because a lot of who wins a debate and what voters say about that has to do with expectations going [...] watch video
‘Romney-Ryan tax plan still makes no sense’: Matt Taibbi urges the media to demand answers
“They’re being treated as though it’s a serious political campaign — and they should be being slaughtered by the press for this.” —Matt Taibbi watch video
Obama doesn’t lack for town hall experience
President Obama has taken part in 58 town hall–style meetings since he took office, which should bode well for his performance on Tuesday night. read post
Eliot Spitzer to the Koch brothers: You’re entitled to your own opinion, but ‘facts do matter’
“It would be nice if the wild claims of the Koch brothers were tethered to facts.” —Eliot Spitzer watch video
To win debate, Obama must redefine Romney and ‘draw a very bright line’
“Romney showed he’s willing to say just about anything and willing to disavow any proposal or plan he had.” —Sam Seder watch video
Why isn’t anyone talking about climate change in this election?
“Obviously if no one talks about it, it’s very hard to solve the problem.” —Joe Romm watch video
The Romney-Ryan agenda: Cuts to taxes and the social safety net
“They’re getting away with all sorts of things.” —Thomas Frank watch video
