Off To New Hampshire
America Wins in New Hampshire
by Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check
January 9, 2008 - 9:15am (Print)
Two winners in the first two contests, one from each party, have used abortion to rally their base. But progressives who stand on principle, and don't cower in fear, can win the sexual and reproductive health debate by framing abortion properly.
New Hampshire to Reveal Political Truths
by Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check
January 8, 2008 - 9:26am (Print)
A cathartic moment in American politics is at hand, if candidates choose to believe the best about themselves and America, and move forward with a healthy debate about our future. There is no need for this debate to end unless base instincts pull us down.
Clinton and Obama Attack on Abortion in New Hampshire
by Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check
January 7, 2008 - 9:53am (Print)
Clinton and Obama engage abortion issue in heated New Hampshire primary, but neither demonstrates vision or experience by using the issue simply to score political points.
2008 Campaign Shortchanging Women (And You)
by Lynda Waddington, New Journalist Fellow
January 4, 2008 - 1:00am (Print)
For this to be the political year of the woman, candidates are going to have to become serious about courting women by speaking in detail about their core issues of concern. But as any good campaign strategist will tell you, details do not a good sound bite make.
Iowa GOP Signals Division Taking a Right Turn
by Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check
January 4, 2008 - 12:33am (Print)
Iowa's GOP takes a right turn, setting up a divisive battle as to who will lead an already fractured party.
Iowa Makes History as Dems Head to NH
by Amie Newman
January 3, 2008 - 11:30am (Print)
Barack Obama made history tonight while John Edwards and Hillary Clinton tried desperately to remain upbeat as they head into New Hampshire.
