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Checking up on Medicare
David Gura Oct 16, 2012
Just in time for the second presidential debate, Medicare, the patient, goes to see "Dr. Obama" and "Dr. Romney."
How Citizens United has transformed campaigns: An introduction to Big Sky, Big Money
Kai Ryssdal Oct 10, 2012
About six months ago, we started a new project, a special collaboration with Frontline on PBS, to break through the noise around one key issue: the fallout from the Supreme Court's decision on Citizens United.
Post-Citizens United spending favors Romney
Rachael Marcus Oct 10, 2012
Outside spending enabled by the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United has accounted for $119 million in spending on the presidential race.
Good news, bad news: Obama and Romney advisers react to jobs report
Jeff Horwich Oct 5, 2012
September's unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent, the same place it was when President Obama took office. Presidential economic adviser Alan Krueger and Romney adviser Glenn Hubbard share their reactions to this morning's jobs report.
Let the debate spin begin
Rachael Marcus Oct 4, 2012
Obama smirks, Romney leaves heart in Cayman Islands
Breaking down Obama's '$90 billion' green investment
Eve Troeh Oct 4, 2012
In last night's debate, Mitt Romney said the president gave $90 billion to the green energy world. That $90 billion number? That's right, sort of.
Romney tacks to the center, Obama silent on 47 percent
Frank Newport Oct 4, 2012
Last night's debate brought a number of what seem like novel developments: Pivots on critical issues by Romney; the president leaving out seemingly obvious talking points. But how surprising are they, really?
In debate Romney hits on strengths with voters
Frank Newport Oct 4, 2012
In last night's debate Romney drew on his strengths with voters -- the economy, the deficit, and the role of the federal government. How will Romney's performance affect the trajectory of the race?
Debate roundtable: Ohio voters pick Romney as winner
Jeremy Hobson Oct 4, 2012
Following the presidential debate, voters in the swing state of Ohio weigh in on what issues matter most for the middle class this election and who won the debate.
Debate night recap: It's the economy, Big Bird
Mitchell Hartman Oct 3, 2012
After a night focused on numbers, tax cuts, and deficits, the takeaway discussion points may well end as Big Bird and moderator Jim Lehrer.
