Elections

Budget Battles

  • Why Romney Can't Beat Obama in 2012

    By Bruce Bartlett, The Fiscal Times

    One of the purposes of elections is to force political parties to reassess themselves and figure out exactly what they stand for and how they wish to portray themselves to voters. While this...

  • $70 Million for Obama War Chest

    By KEN THOMAS, Associated Press

    President Barack Obama's campaign raised more than $70 million combined for his re-election and the Democratic party during the summer, an amount that gives him a clear advantage over his Republican...

  • Why Romney Is Inevitable

    By Philip Rucker and PERRY BACON JR., The Washington Post

    Buoyed by a series of strong debate performances, Mitt Romney is suddenly attracting new support from major donors and elected officials, some of whom had resisted his previous entreaties, as people...

  • 9-9-Nein! The Herman Cain Mutiny

    By Edward Morrissey

    Herman Cain, now the leader among Republican presidential candidates , l got exactly what he wanted from Tuesday night’s GOP debate in New Hampshire – a robust showcasing of his 9-9-9 plan. The...

  • Chris Christie to Back Romney for President

    By STEVE PEOPLES

    HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is endorsing Mitt Romney for the GOP presidential nomination, Romney's campaign said Tuesday. Romney and Christie will hold an event Tuesday in New...