- 11/7/12 /
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The Reality of New America Brings Obama Victory
The Republican Party faces an existential challenge now: modernize or die.
John Heilemann Archive
- 11/6/12 /
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After an Emotional Finale, Team Obama Fears a Split Decision
A narrow Obama victory could produce more divisiveness. A loss could render his presidency a failure.
- 11/5/12 /
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Mitt Romney Is Running Out of Time
And he looks like he knows it.
- 11/5/12 /
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Bill Clinton and Barack Obama: Campaign Trail Buddies at Last
Clinton on Romney: "He’s tied himself in so many knots over this automobile deal, he could be hired as the chief contortionist for the Cirque du Soleil."
- 11/4/12 /
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Win Or Lose, Paul Ryan’s GOP Future Is Bright
Ryan's lackluster performance in the final stretch of the campaign — and at last night's rally in Richmond — won't hurt him in the party if Romney loses.
- 10/11/12 /
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Heilemann: Joe Biden Explains His Plan to Defeat Paul Ryan
Be aggressive, substantive, and don't forget you're a proxy for the president.
- 9/7/12 /
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Heilemann: A Confident Obama Plays It Safe
Will he regret it on Election Day?
- 9/5/12 /
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Heilemann on Michelle Obama’s Stunning Speech
No one realized the heights she has attained as a political performer.
- 8/11/12 /
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The Ryan Pick: Why Romney Changed to Obama’s Game
The White House is licking its chops over Mitt Romney's selection of Paul Ryan as his running mate.
- 6/6/12 /
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Heilemann: Is Wisconsin Now a Toss-up State?
After Scott Walker's victory, it's definitely a state where lots of money will be spent by the Romney and Obama campaigns.