Election 2012 Archives - Page 2 of 6 - Harvard Political Review

Religion in the 2012 Race

Author - October 22, 2012

Where'd it go?

Charting a New Trajectory

Author - October 18, 2012

The presidential candidates make the case for space as Election Day draws near.

It's the Economy, Stupid

Author - October 17, 2012

Social issues and foreign policy are far less important than the economy in this election. Those who think otherwise simply don’t realize how dire our economic and fiscal straits truly are.

The First Presidential Debate: The Aftermath

Author - October 6, 2012

Yes, Romney won. But it's more complicated than that.

Why I Refuse Not to Vote for Barack Obama

Author - September 30, 2012

Conor Friedersdorf's pledge not to vote for Obama is a faulty moral calculation.

No Replacements Here

Author - September 30, 2012

Jim Lehrer, the Ed Hochuli of presidential debate moderators, will share the stage with Obama and Romney on Wednesday.

Romney's 'Not My Job' Messaging Problem

Author - September 23, 2012

Mitt Romney needs to make a much more complicated case about the economy to some voters than Barack Obama does.

Three Under-Reported Takeaways from Convention Season

Author - September 11, 2012

A look at three important issues both parties avoided, or inadequately addressed, in their convention proceedings.

Analyzing the Paul Ryan Pick

Author - August 14, 2012

Six HPR writers analyze Mitt Romney's recent choice of Paul Ryan as his running mate.

Now, Messaging Is Everything

Author - August 13, 2012

With the Ryan plan in the national spotlight, the battle for American hearts and minds is on.