Stewart J. Lawrence: The Mitt Romney-Ron Paul Connection Grows Ever More Curious
Whether Rand Paul could now -- against all odds -- catapult him to the vice presidency is likely to be one of the more compelling dramas to unfold as the GOP nominating race slowly draws to a close.
Stewart J. Lawrence: It May Be Time for Hilary Rosen to Become a Stay-at-Home Mom
How much of a political shill is Rosen? About as "shilly" as it gets. This would be a good time for Rosen's graceful and quiet exit from the ranks of the national commentariat.
Stewart J. Lawrence: Campaign 2012: Tuesday’s GOP Primary in Wisconsin May Not End the Race
If Santorum can stage a miraculous comeback and win Wisconsin, it will completely undermine the narrative that Romney's consolidating his control over the race.
Stewart J. Lawrence: Campaign 2012: Tuesday’s GOP Primary in Wisconsin May Not End the Race
If Santorum can stage a miraculous comeback and win Wisconsin, it will completely undermine the narrative that Romney's consolidating his control over the race.
Stewart J. Lawrence: Flip-Flops on the Health Care Mandate Breed Cynicism About Washington
Ever wonder why President Obama hasn't been standing strong and steady on the frontlines defending his controversial health care reform law?
Stewart J. Lawrence: Short on Election-Year Ammo, Republicans Try to Turn Obama into Carter
It's rising gas prices -- the pocketbook issue -- that's really breathing new life into the "Carter analogy."
Stewart J. Lawrence: Gingrich is Right: Withdrawing Would Help Romney, Not Santorum
Given Romney's current lead in delegates, and growing concerns over whether he can obtain a delegate majority, the Georgian's early withdrawal would likely make Romney's job that much easier.
Stewart J. Lawrence: For First Time in Half Century, California’s "Late" Primary Could Decide GOP Race
California has never mattered much in Republican presidential politics. But the Golden State seems destined to regain the political spotlight in 2012 because its June 5th primary is the last of the major delegate-rich contests in a GOP race that's beginning to look hopelessly deadlocked.
Stewart J. Lawrence: That’s the Ticket: From Bush to Biden, Vice Presidents Are No Longer Figureheads
With the assassination of JFK, the resignation of Nixon, the near-assassination of Reagan and the impeachment of Clinton, the question of presidential "succession" looms larger than ever. And as a result, voters and the national media are scrutinizing VP qualifications like never before.
Stewart J. Lawrence: Obama and Joblessness: Re-Election Hangs in the Balance
How should progressives respond to the latest reported drop in the official unemployment rate?
Stewart J. Lawrence: Is Gingrich Still Viable? It Could Hinge on Colorado and Minnesota
If the Anyone-But-Romney forces can find a way to unite, it's probably not too late to pull off an upset. But if Romney sweeps the next several races, his momentum will be overwhelming. Look to Minnesota and Colorado on February 7 to make the decisive difference.
Stewart J. Lawrence: Desperate to Eliminate Gingrich, GOP Turns to Loyal Henchmen
Disgraced former Assistant Secretary of State Elliot Abrams and thrice-failed GOP presidential candidate Bob Dole have both taken aim at the former House speaker, suggesting that he's "unfit" for the presidency.
