▼ Author Community Vote 5 days ago Steve Benen The GOP's ongoing turnout problem - — There can be little doubt that Mitt Romney dominated in Florida's Republican presidential primary, but there were a few tidbits in the exit polls that stood out, including this one: — This has to be discouraging for the former governor and his campaign. 13 days ago Steve Benen Hello, I must be going - I have some news to share ... - — I have some news to share: after three-and-a-half years at the Washington Monthly, I'm moving on. My last post will be tomorrow and I'll start my new career at MSNBC on Monday morning. — Working for the Monthly has been an amazing experience … 14 days ago Steve Benen Romney: U.S. economy 'getting better' under Obama - — Facebook Twitter Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Delicious — House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) appeared on “Fox News Sunday” yesterday and argued that President Obama's policies “have actually made our economy worse.” Then he said it again. 15 days ago Steve Benen Romney partially caves on tax returns - — Watching Mitt Romney discuss his willingness to disclose his tax returns, it's been hard not to marvel at the rapid evolution. It was only about a month ago when he was asked whether he'd release his tax returns, and Romney replied, “I doubt it.” 17 days ago Steve Benen Understanding the nature of 'hypocrisy,' redux - — Brian McGrory reports this week on Sen. Scott Brown's (R-Mass.) new attack on Elizabeth Warren: she's apparently an “elitist hypocrite.” … The National Republican Senatorial Committee began pushing this same line in November, and I continue to find it remarkable. 17 days ago Steve Benen How Gingrich connects - — The very first question in last night's debate was directed to Newt Gingrich, and it dealt with the gossip that had generated so much chatter throughout the day. CNN's John King noted that Gingrich's second ex-wife claims he asked for an “open marriage,” … 18 days ago Steve Benen Romney's offshore accounts draw scrutiny - — With Mitt Romney still refusing to release his tax returns, we can only speculate as to why he's so afraid of disclosure. The widely held assumption has been that the Republican frontrunner is embarrassed by his “15% problem” … 19 days ago Steve Benen When polished meets clumsy - — When compared against his Republican rivals, Mitt Romney is extremely slick. After nearly 18 years as a politician, and more than five years as a near-constant presidential candidate, the former governor is clearly smoother and better prepared than his GOP opponents. 23 days ago Steve Benen Mitt Romney's new problem: A rising sun - — Mitt Romney was on the campaign trail in South Carolina yesterday, and brought up the issue he expects to ride into the White House: the U.S. economy. Unfortunately for the former governor, the message isn't quite the same as it was a few months ago. 24 days ago Steve Benen Penny wise, pound foolish - — Suzy Khimm offers a great example of budget cuts costing, not saving, us money. … The agency, the report (pdf) said, “lacks the resources to maximize revenue collection, thereby exacerbating the federal budget deficit.” — Every time something like this comes up …

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