VIDEO: Donald Trump Says He Won’t Participate in Fox News’ GOP Debate

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2016 And Fox News had a surprisingly clever response. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rallying for Bernie Sanders, Seminar-Style

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Jan 26, 2016 Pundits say voter anger is what characterizes this year's presidential race, but it was a different story at a recent Sanders campaign gathering in Beverly Hills, where the candidate's supporters quietly sought serious answers to issues including health insurance, fracking and campaign finance. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Michael Bloomberg’s Possible Entry Into the Race for President Is No Surprise

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jan 26, 2016 Just what this presidential campaign needs: another know-it-all billionaire. Whip out your checkbook, Michael Bloomberg, and come on in. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sarah Palin Takes the GOP Campaign to New Lows

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jan 22, 2016 Palin's endorsement of front-runner Donald Trump this week was a master class in surrealist poetry. Geniuses of the Dada movement would have been humbled by her obliteration of the bourgeois concept we call logic. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Rides a Big Wave of Disgust

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jan 12, 2016 For Democrats who might be rooting for the Republican presidential contender, thinking he would be easy to beat in November, I have some advice: Be careful what you wish for. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Why Can’t Ron Paul Get More Traction?

Staff / Truthdig Mar 28, 2012 He doesn't lack enthusiastic supporters, nor is his campaign short on cash, and he's galvanized scores of younger voters. So why isn't Ron Paul able to clinch the Republican presidential nomination -- or even come within spitting distance -- this time around? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Democracy Now!’: About That Whole Iowa Caucus Thing

Staff / Truthdig Jan 4, 2012 It's Iowa Caucus Day, everyone -- can you feel the excitement? Now, you've probably heard a lot of white noise coming from certain other outlets that shall remain nameless about the GOP's big campaign 2012 kickoff extravaganza, so here's some welcome commentary to cut through all that from some smart people who do have a clue. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

All Eyes on Iowa

Staff / Truthdig Jan 2, 2012 As of Monday morning, just a tad over 24 hours before Tuesday's Iowa caucuses, the balance of power among the top GOP presidential candidates had once again shifted. Most surprising was the reemergence of Rick Santorum -- remember him? -- as an actual contender. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

He’s for Real: Herman Cain Leads in Iowa

Staff / Truthdig Oct 31, 2011 Many keen political observers have not taken the ascendancy of Herman Cain seriously, because they know winning the Republican presidential nomination isn't about national polls, it's about Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and the other primaries and caucuses. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sanders: Let a Real Progressive Challenge Obama

Staff / Truthdig Jul 25, 2011 Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on Friday gave voice to the frustration of millions of American liberals who feel betrayed by President Obama's eagerness to abandon key social welfare programs established and preserved by his Democratic predecessors. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Here Comes the Tea Party Caucus

Staff / Truthdig Jul 20, 2010 The newly hatched tea party caucus in the House of Representatives, for which we all have Rep. Michele Bachmann to thank, is sure to be a source of curiosity for many -- and derision for others. Haters can hate, but this won't be a coalition of one, as Bachmann already had another recruit by Tuesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )