politics

The Morning Line: Days Later, Pawlenty Lands Clean Jab at Romney

By Maureen Hoch

It was Hillary Clinton, in the last presidential campaign, who said that there are no “do-overs.” Tim Pawlenty clearly begs to differ. Back in the safety and comfort of a Fox News studio Thursday with Sean Hannity, the former Minnesota…

The Morning Line: Romney’s the Man to Beat

By Maureen Hoch

For Mitt Romney to win the Republican presidential nomination he will need to have more weeks like this. By most accounts the former Massachusetts governor delivered a solid debate performance Monday evening in New Hampshire, which was followed up Wednesday…

The Morning Line: Huntsman Gets Ready to Rumble

By Maureen Hoch

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman has been on the sidelines for the first two Republican presidential debates of the 2012 campaign.

The Morning Line: Republican Presidential Campaign Goes Primetime

By Maureen Hoch

The leader of the pack always has a target on his or her back heading into a debate, but Mitt Romney might be able to breathe easy Monday night since it's still very early in the campaign.

The Doubleheader: Bad Economic News, Anthony Weiner and the NBA Finals

By Quinn Bowman

New York Times columnist David Brooks, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Political Editor David Chalian discuss President Obama's ability or inability to handle the economy and the ongoing Rep. Anthony Weiner scandal.

Gwen’s Take: Washington Follies, June Edition

Gwen Ifill looks back at the week that was in politics and media in Gwen's Take.

New Grads Adapt to Job Market Realities

This month's bad news about jobs -- that fewer were created in the private sector in May than at any time in almost a year -- couldn't come at a worse time for young people.

Political Checklist: Job #1 for Obama Still Economy

By Quinn Bowman

David Chalian, Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff look at the political implications of a Washington Post/ABC poll released Tuesday showing that six in 10 Americans are unhappy with President Obama's handling of the economy.

Gwen’s Take: Lines in the Sand

Drawing lines in the sand is a time-honored Washington tradition. Then there are those political figures who have little use for that sort of clarity.

Romney Formally Launches 2012 Presidential Campaign

In a speech in Stratham, N.H. Thursday former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney said President Obama has "failed America" and pledged economic reforms to "bring this country back." Romney is considered the frontrunner for the Republican nomination.