Ryan and the P90X Republicans

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Aug 30, 2012 Something odd is happening in Mitt Romney's Republican Party. The GOP is marketing the concept that a great many Americans need to suffer before they can prosper. The government needs the equivalent of a P90X regimen -- and never mind checking first whether it will actually be good for the country. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Watch the Republican National Convention Live Right Here

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Aug 29, 2012 Behold as Mitt Romney is nominated, Rick Santorum talks about holding hands and Chris Christie eats a sandwich. Thanks, YouTube. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Romney Gets Nominated, Giffords Starts Gabby PAC, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 29, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including some highlights of Day 2 of the Republican National Convention. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Hot Wind

By Christopher Weyant, The Hill Aug 29, 2012 Dig deeper

Another Republican Makes an Abortion Gaffe, Krugman Takes On Christie, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 28, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including first day highlights of the Republican National Convention and Mark Sanford makes wedding plans. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Paul Ryan’s Hypocrisy, Another Clinton Candidate, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 15, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including the Republican National Convention keynote speaker revealed and Stephen Colbert offers some "praise" for Mitt Romney's VP choice. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

RNC Keynote Speaker News, Dubya Reflects, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 19, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including why John McCain deserves (gasp!) major props and new estimates on disenfranchisement due to state voter ID laws. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Murdoch vs. Romney, Christie Insults Reporter, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 2, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including another Romney flip-flop and pro-life Republicans getting dealt a blow in Mississippi. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Handicapping the Veep Stakes

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Apr 6, 2012 Playing second fiddle to Mitt Romney won't be easy, but somebody has to be his running mate. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Gov. Christie Nixes New Jersey Gay Marriage Bill

Staff / Truthdig Feb 18, 2012 Talk about a killjoy: After a long slog and Thursday's sweet victory in the New Jersey Assembly, the same-sex marriage bill that had managed to make it through all the legislative steps except one was vetoed Friday by Gov. Chris Christie. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Gay Marriage Bill Awaits Governor’s Call in N.J.

Staff / Truthdig Feb 17, 2012 The news that a bill legalizing gay marriage in New Jersey made it through the state Assembly on Thursday would be cause for immediate celebration if Gov. Chris Christie wasn't poised to veto the measure. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gay Marriage Closer to Reality in New Jersey

Staff / Truthdig Feb 13, 2012 On Monday, gay marriage supporters scored another legislative victory with the news that the New Jersey Senate had passed a bill that will allow same-sex couples to make it official -- that is, if the measure can make it past the state's conservative governor, Chris Christie. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )