Noam Chomsky: Democrats May Have Handed Trump the 2020 Election

Amy Goodman / Democracy Now! Apr 22, 2019 The renowned dissident weighs in on the Mueller report and dissects the political establishment's dangerous fixation on "Russiagate." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Romney Releases Tax Return, Clinton Visits ‘The Daily Show,’ and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 22, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including the latest swing state polls, why Paul Ryan was booed at the annual AARP conference and "Saturday Night Live" pokes fun at Mitt Romney's "47 percent" comment in prime time. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

More Romney Bain Woes, ‘Fox & Friends’ Hits New Low, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 26, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including the controversy over an alleged Romney campaign remark and Herman Cain comes to Mitt's defense on tax returns. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

GOP Congressman Quits, Romney VP Guessing Game and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 7, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Herman Cain's alleged former mistress speaking out and Rep. Joe Walsh facing off with a CNN anchor over his disparaging remarks about military veteran Tammy Duckworth. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Herman Cain Will Not Dance With the Stars

Staff / Truthdig Feb 15, 2012 The former GOP front-runner seemed to enjoy the spotlight, so it comes as some surprise that he rebuffed ABC when it offered to let him cha-cha among other B-list (and below) celebrities on "Dancing With the Stars." Apparently he does not have moves like Jagger and/or Tom DeLay. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

In the Gusher of Super PACs, Even One Named ‘The Internet’

By Kim Barker, Politico Jan 21, 2012 Sure, there’s the GOP symbol, but the real elephant in the room has been the super PAC, the turbocharged political action committee able to raise and spend unlimited amounts of money on political ads — as long as that spending isn’t coordinated with a particular campaign. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Tweet of the Day: Attack of the Drones

Staff / Truthdig Dec 23, 2011 Today's best tweet comes from Fire Tom Friedman (@firetomfriedman), who says: "I agree that racist newsletters & sexual harassment should disqualify candidates. But so should killing kids with drones." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Israeli Segregation à la Rosa Parks

Staff / Truthdig Dec 19, 2011 An Israeli woman is relegated to the back of the bus by a group of Orthodox Jews; New York celebs party with the Occupiers; and studying fish may be the key to understanding why uninformed voters are a necessary evil in our democracy. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’: Lowe’s Balls of the Week

Staff / Truthdig Dec 15, 2011 In this lively snippet from Wednesday's "Daily Show," Jon Stewart takes stock of the ballsiness -- at times to the point of complete delusion -- on display this week from the likes of Herman Cain (remember him?), who made Barbara Walters lose her cool, Mitt Romney and President Obama. Well, maybe not that last one. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Why Newt Now?

Staff / Truthdig Dec 10, 2011 Although it's still early in the presidential campaign season, this go-round has already brought some surprises, especially from the GOP. We've seen Rick Perry's debate debacle and the end of the Cain Train, but Newt Gingrich's unlikely rise also befuddles many politicos. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Colbert Report’: An Epilogue for the Cain Campaign

Staff / Truthdig Dec 6, 2011 How much can change in a few short days during campaign season. It wasn't long ago that an erstwhile pizza man came within range of the GOP nomination despite his alleged proclivity for exploring the family values of women other than his wife. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )