Federal Green for the Green Party’s Candidate

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 3, 2012 Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein thanks supporters after it was announced this week that she is the first-ever member of the party to qualify for federal matching funds. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama and Romney’s Buckeye Smackdown, Dubya’s Head on a Spike and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 15, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney in Ohio, the DOJ's decision in the John Edwards case, and the HBO show "Game of Thrones" getting political. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mitt Romney Suddenly Hearts Bill Clinton

Staff / Truthdig May 18, 2012 When did Mitt Romney start loving Bill Clinton? Since the presumed Republican presidential nominee evidently realized that praising the former Democratic president could earn him the votes of political moderates. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Newt’s Out, Finally

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2012 On Wednesday, the former House speaker formally ended his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, despite previously vowing to stay in the race until the GOP convention in August. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Cain Train Sputters and Stops

Staff / Truthdig Dec 4, 2011 To audible sighs of collective grief and dismay, Herman Cain announced the suspension of his presidential campaign Saturday, assuring supporters and everyone else that he is a “fighter” who “would not go away.” A suspension, as opposed to a formal closure, allows Cain to continue collecting money. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chris Christie Teases

Nate Beeler, Cagle Cartoons, The Washington Examiner Sep 30, 2011 Dig deeper

Gov. Pawlenty Flopped on Jobs

Staff / Truthdig Jul 2, 2011 With the economy having emerged as the critical issue in the 2012 presidential election, the editors at Mother Jones think we should take a look at GOP candidate Tim Pawlenty's job-creation and stimulus record. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Profile in Absurdity

Taylor Jones, Cagle Cartoons, Politicalcartoons.com May 17, 2011 Dig deeper

Just Another Stump Speech, or Historic Moment?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 25, 2008 While fans deemed it "soaring" and Barack Obama himself tried to play down its importance, the senator's speech Thursday in Berlin certainly had the visuals and big crowd to support comparisons to JFK's famous appearance in the iconic Cold War capital. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )