The Party's Over
January 23, 2008 - 9:50am
Republican pro-choice groups seize the moment to refocus their Party's agenda away from social conservatism and toward what they believe are the core principles of Republican government.
The Republican Candidates' Abortion Problem
By Carole Joffe, University of California
January 16, 2008 - 9:48am
Bush's legacy on sexual and reproductive policies is so egregious that there is a real opening to expose the extent to which the Republican party is out of step with mainstream values of the American electorate.
Democrats Talk Tough on Iraq, Economy
January 16, 2008 - 1:02am
The Democratic debate in Las Vegas tonight evinced remarkable consensus and civility among the three Democratic candidates, and fighting words towards the current Administration and the American political status quo.
2008 Campaign Shortchanging Women (And You)
By Lynda Waddington, New Journalist Fellow
January 4, 2008 - 2:00am
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.
The Iowa Caucus Is Tonight And...
By Lynda Waddington, New Journalist Fellow
January 3, 2008 - 7:34am
It's the final countdown. Attacks on Mitt Romney are coming all the way from Massachusetts, twelve more antiwar protesters were arrested, some Iowans are still extremely fickle, and the rest of the nation has never gotten campaign promises like these!
One Day Before Caucus Night and...
By Lynda Waddington, New Journalist Fellow
January 2, 2008 - 9:59am
Tomorrow is caucus day and Iowans are flashing back to 2004 when Dennis Kucinich threw his support behind Edwards just before caucus day helping to propel Edwards to a second place finish. This year, however, Kucinich is supporting Obama.
Two Days Before Caucus Night and...
By Lynda Waddington, New Journalist Fellow
January 1, 2008 - 5:30am
Just two more days until the beginning of the primaries and Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee look strong in the last Des Moines Register poll before caucusing begins.
Three Days Before Caucus Night And...
By Lynda Waddington, New Journalist Fellow
December 31, 2007 - 10:11am
It's caucus week and with just three days to go Iowa phones are ringing off the hook and GOP front-runners Romney and Huckabee continue to trade barbs.
Four Days Before Caucus Night And...
By Lynda Waddington, New Journalist Fellow
December 30, 2007 - 4:25am
Just four days to go before the primaries are underway and the candidate's families, and a few stars, are out stumping. New years eve celebrations, Iowa style, are planned and a slew of new ads hit the airwaves.
Six Days Before Caucus Night and...
By Lynda Waddington, New Journalist Fellow
December 28, 2007 - 9:23am
Six days to go until the Iowa caucus and Mike Huckabee comes out ahead even with his mis-speak after Bhutto's death yesterday.
























