Todd Akin Apologizes, Krugman Calls Out Ryanomics, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 20, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including what Mitt Romney may be hiding in his tax returns and Fox News' coverage of a controversial "legitimate rape" comment by Rep. Todd Akin, shown above. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Romney Tax Revelation, Ryan’s Budget Admission, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 17, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Sen. John McCain's advice to President Obama and Rep. Paul Ryan's stimulus hypocrisy talk. 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 )

Ryan Not Qualified, Gabby Giffords’ Latest Milestone and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 14, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including more Romney hypocrisy about tax returns and Sarah Palin's Republican National Convention announcement. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Mitt’s Secret

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GOP Catch-22, ‘Romney Hood’ vs. ‘Obamaloney,’ and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 8, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including more speculation on Romney's running mate and sh*t that Rep. Allen West says. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Warring Over Tax Returns

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Aug 7, 2012 Mitt Romney's defiant secrecy about his personal finances looks like a cross Republicans will have to bear all the way to Election Day. To put it mildly, the burden seems to chafe. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Romney Tax Theories, Boehner Slams Bachmann, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 20, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a DNC apology to Ann Romney and a new political attack ad that focuses on a bar called The Horny Toad and a stripper. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Dangerous

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Sununu Channels Limbaugh, Stewart Mocks Romney on Taxes, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 18, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including what Ron Paul is asking of Mitt Romney and a list of the top super PAC donors. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Romney’s Retroactive Retirement, Weiner Mulls Political Comeback, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 16, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Stephen Colbert's super PAC trend and Pat Robertson giving some pretty bad dating advice. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Krugman: The Politics of Personal Attacks

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 16, 2012 The past week demonstrates how Campaign 2012 has devolved into a series of calculated personal attacks devoid of the substantive issues and policies that should be dominating the national political conversation. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )