GOP Senator: ‘Video Games Are a Bigger Problem Than Guns’

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 31, 2013 In an interview on MSNBC ahead of the Senate's hearing on gun safety Wednesday, Sen Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn, responded to a question by Chuck Todd on background checks for gun buyers by changing the subject to video games . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Romney One-Ups Obama in Fundraising, the Potency of Citizens United and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 8, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including the release of May presidential campaign fundraising figures, how Citizens United affected the Wisconsin recall and the controversy surrounding recent comments made by Bill Clinton. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

McCain’s Pollster Is Optimistic

Staff / Truthdig Oct 30, 2008 Don't count John McCain out just yet. His personal pollster recently told the campaign that "impressive strides over the last week of tracking" mean the race could "easily be too close to call by next Tuesday." That sounds like obligatory fluff to some politicos, but NBC's Chuck Todd sees it differently. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )