Reelection

Call It the Reagan Rule

Chris Weigant | Posted 04.12.2012

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Chris Weigant

Obama should take his own advice and publicly rename the idea the "Reagan Rule" -- and then run a television ad explaining why to the country.

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Black Democrats Join GOP In Criticisms Of Illinois Redistricting

Posted 11.22.2011

Read More: Danny Davis, Black Democrats, Reelection, Bobby Rush, Redistricting, Jesse Jackson Jr., Gop Lawsuit, Black Caucus, Joe Walsh, Chicago News

Story has been updated with additional comments from Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Three African-American congressmen from Illinois have expressed concer...

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What Are We Teaching the World About Democracy?

Dana Radcliffe | Posted 10.12.2011

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Dana Radcliffe

We must admit that we no longer believe the democratic process should be informed by genuine debate, where our representatives give other arguments an honest hearing and respond thoughtfully -- and occasionally change their minds.

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Obama Advisers Looking for Wrong Lessons

Brendan Nyhan | Posted 09.20.2011

Read More: Reelection, Dwight Eisenhower, Unemployment, Richard Nixon, George W. Bush, Growth, Barack Obama, Income, Pollster Analysis, Politics News
Brendan Nyhan

Eisenhower, Nixon, and Bush 43 all produced at least moderate income growth during their first four years in office; Obama so far has not. Unless the state of the economy improves, it's not likely to matter who he models his 2012 campaign after.

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Out of Line: Up For Re-Election

Mort Gerberg | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mort Gerberg

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Ryan Grim Discusses Michele Bachmann's Reelection Campaign Troubles On MSNBC (VIDEO)

Huff TV | Posted 05.25.2011

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Huff TV

Huffington Post political reporter Ryan Grim went on MSNBC this morning to discuss Rep. Michele Bachmann's (R-MN) tightening reelection race and the r...

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Still Campaigning

Sen. Fritz Hollings | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sen. Fritz Hollings

The president's time is limited, and he's got no time like a member of Congress for hit-and-run needs. He has to lead for the real needs of the country.

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