Sanford Suspends GOP Presidential Primary Challenge to Trump

HUNTER WOODALL / The Associated Press Nov 12, 2019 The former South Carolina governor and congressman says the focus on impeachment has made it difficult for his campaign to gain traction. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ex-S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford to Challenge Trump in Primary

MEG KINNARD / The Associated Press Sep 8, 2019 Some South Carolina political observers question whether he is merely seeking publicity and relevance following a 2018 defeat. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Has America No Sense of Decency?

By Neal Gabler / Moyers & Company May 13, 2017 If we are now a failed country, it is not because we have a failed presidency, although we do. It is because we are a failed people. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Three Blind Mice: GOP Candidates Mourdock, Akin and Walsh

The Rev. Madison Shockley / Truthdig Oct 25, 2012 Republican Richard Mourdock tells us that a pregnancy resulting from a rape is “a gift of God" and in doing so seeks to deny the religious freedom of women. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Obama Goes on ‘The Daily Show,’ Ryan Mocks GOP ‘War on Women,’ and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 20, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Mitt's "Romnesia," Joe Walsh's science fail and the possibility of a split Electoral College come Election Day. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Romney Debates Himself, Jack Welch Defends Jobs ‘Truthers,’ and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 11, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including details about a pro-life conservative who reportedly pressured his mistress to get an abortion, and a major case makes its way to the Supreme Court. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Recap: Democratic National Convention Day 1

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 5, 2012 Highlights of the first day of the Democratic National Convention, including speeches by first lady Michelle Obama and keynote speaker Julian Castro, plus a video tribute to Ted Kennedy that included a not-so-subtle swipe at Mitt Romney. Dig deeper ( 4 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 )

Epic Romney Fail, Another Supreme Court Leak, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 4, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a Republican congressman's criticism of the Democratic war veteran he's running against and Bill O'Reilly's non-apology. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Race and the Church of Denialism

David Sirota / Truthdig Aug 26, 2011 Today, many reject the fact that black people typically face bigger obstacles to economic and political success than whites. Instead, they insist that whites are oppressed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )