John Kerry

Lost at Sea

Edward Flattau | Posted 05.31.2012

Edward Flattau

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton had it right when she recently testified that "ideology" and "mythology," not facts, were behind conservative Republican senators' opposition to the UN Law of the Sea Treaty.

Why Is the Republican Party Still Trying to Define President Obama?

Lincoln Mitchell | Posted 05.22.2012

Lincoln Mitchell

Because he has been president for almost four years, Obama is now well known by almost all Americans. Accordingly, it will be extremely difficult to redefine him during this election, particularly if the effort to redefine him is based on what is, by now, old news.

Rather Outspoken

Leslie Griffith | Posted 05.21.2012

Leslie Griffith

Dan Rather's latest book, Rather Outspoken, reminds us that reporters had best be careful when they set about the business of digging up news.

Obama-Allied Super PAC Hires Former Kerry Campaign Manager

The Huffington Post | Sam Stein | Posted 05.16.2012

President Barack Obama's allied super PAC is getting a major staffing boost as it struggles to compete with its conservative counterparts for resource...

What the Washington Post Missed

Ken Blackwell | Posted 05.14.2012

Ken Blackwell

Last week, the Washington Post produced a front-page story with the news of Mitt Romney leading fellow preppies in cutting the bleach-blond hair of a student at their school. Okay. Let's say it's relevant. Here are some of the stories the Post did not think relevant.

Romney's Weakness as a Candidate

Lincoln Mitchell | Posted 05.09.2012

Lincoln Mitchell

As Romney has campaigned, it has become increasingly clear that while he is smart and well-spoken, he is also not a strong campaigner. Romney's penchant for awkward gaffes that confirm what many voters fear about him is only part of this.

Poll: Scott Brown's Desperate Attacks Aren't Working

Roger Wolfson | Posted 05.09.2012

Roger Wolfson

In the latest Rasmussen poll, Scott Brown is tied 45-45 with Elizabeth Warren. The voters don't seem to be buying Brown's brutal attacks on Warren, nor do they seem to be buying Brown himself.

Telling the Truth and Demanding Justice

Greg Jacob | Posted 05.08.2012

Greg Jacob

Today, more than 250 people will come to Washington, D.C., for a first-of-its-kind event that will inform, empower and move forward critical efforts to eliminate sexual violence within the military.

Is This The Most Boring Election Ever?

Rolling Stone | Matt Taibbi | Posted 05.08.2012

I was channel-surfing the other day, looking for something genuinely interesting on television, like maybe a repeat of the Big Ten Network's Diamond R...

U.S. Presidential Elections Should Have A French Accent

Scott Blakeman | Posted 05.07.2012

Scott Blakeman

While the individual contribution limit in France is more than twice as high as the U.S., there are no PACs or Super PACs, and French companies, unions and special interests are not allowed to make political contributions.

Senator Feinstein Backs Efforts to Forge Iran Solution

Joe Cirincione | Posted 05.03.2012

Joe Cirincione

Senator Dianne Feinstein, (D-CA) has come out in strong support of a political solution to the Iran crisis. She is cautiously optimistic that the next round of talks in Baghdad on May 23, "may lead to a breakthrough on Iran's nuclear program.

Sam Stein

Kerry Campaign Vets On Complaints Over Obama's Bin Laden Ad: Too Bad

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.01.2012

WASHINGTON -- For veterans of John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign, the past week of debate over the fairness of making political attacks out of na...

Bush-Linked Group In 2004: 'Would You Trust Kerry Against These Fanatic Killers?'

The Huffington Post | Jon Ward | Posted 05.01.2012

Our piece about the accuracy of the Obama campaign ad questioning whether Mitt Romney would have taken Osama bin Laden out notes that the shaky logic...

McCain Can't Handle the Truth: "Bin Laden" IS Answer to "Appeaser"

Mark Green | Posted 05.01.2012

Mark Green

It would be political malpractice not to remind voters, repeatedly told by rivals that Obama is a weakling, that "bin Laden is dead and GM is alive." Or as is said about libel law, truth is a defense.

Meet Dr. Hadland and Dr. Vassy

Robert Accordino M.D., M.Sc. | Posted 04.30.2012

Robert Accordino M.D., M.Sc.

During our primary-care crisis, should the U.S. be using valuable resources to deport Harvard-trained primary-care physicians who want to serve patients and also remain in the same country as their spouses? According to DOMA, it should.

Romney's Running Mate Dilemma

Lincoln Mitchell | Posted 04.26.2012

Lincoln Mitchell

It is a sad reflection on the state of the Republican Party, but nonetheless true, that nominating somebody with a basic knowledge of the economy, foreign policy and history was not a given.

Independent Voter or Independent Poser? Take the Test

Howard Steven Friedman | Posted 04.23.2012

Howard Steven Friedman

As with many things in life, when it comes to being an independent voter, actions speak much louder than words. If your actions show that you are a party loyalist, then embrace it. If your actions show that you are an independent voter, then embrace it.

Sam Stein

Romney Misleads On Tax Return Disclosure

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 04.18.2012

WASHINGTON -- Mitt Romney and his presidential campaign have offered a misleading explanation for why the likely Republican presidential nominee will ...

Romney Is Screwing Up On Taxes Again, Says Bush White House Speechwriter

The Huffington Post | Jon Ward | Posted 04.16.2012

Marc Thiessen, a former White House speechwriter for President George W. Bush, wrote in his column Monday that Mitt Romney is giving the Obama campaig...

April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Sen. John Kerry | Posted 05.30.2012

Sen. John Kerry

In our country, a child is abused or neglected every 36 seconds, and only 40 percent of abused children receive the services they need. The Protect Our Kids Act can be the catalyst we need to begin to speak out more effectively for children who cannot speak up on their own.

Kerry Warns Against Bombing Syria

AP | Posted 05.08.2012

WASHINGTON — Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry said Thursday the violent crackdown by Bashar Assad's regime in Syria should...

Michael McAuliff

John Kerry Blasts Romney For Helping Ayatollahs

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 03.06.2012

Former Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry chastised Mitt Romney Tuesday for "an attack on the administration’s Iran policy as inaccurate as...

Rick Santorum and the Bully Pulpit

Zac Morgan | Posted 04.25.2012

Zac Morgan

Republicans have to ask themselves: do they want a president who will waste valuable political capital and credibility fighting a losing issue? A president who will take his eye off the economic ball for every marriage vote?

Don't Underestimate Santorum

Hoyt Hilsman | Posted 04.23.2012

Hoyt Hilsman

While Democrats will decry Santorum's views on social issues, and the Republican base will rally behind him, most truly independent voters may largely ignore his extreme conservatism on social issues, simply because they don't really care about the wedge issues.

Frank Pays Tribute To Legendary Mentor

AP | BOB SALSBERG | Posted 04.02.2012

BOSTON — Former Mayor Kevin White was remembered Wednesday as a towering political presence who guided a stunning rebirth of Boston's downtown w...