Oiy-bama

For the cover of this week’s National Journal editor Ron Brownstein and art director Jan Zimmeck wanted a piece that reflected the fact that Obama was floating higher in the polls than his economic numbers might warrant. The event last night, however, may end up being called the Great Deflate. We will have to see. … Read more

The Complete 2012 Conventions Live Blog

Zealot Puppy Ryan

Here, in its entirety is my 2012 RNC, DNC convention live blog work for thenation.com. Grand total: 152 illustrations. Great thanks to Katrina vanden Heuvel, Richard Kim. Frank Reynolds, Emily Douglas, Annie Shields at The Nation. And special thanks to Lisa Reist my right hand and guru guide to the dharma of awesome. These are … Read more

Understanding Mitt

Mitt Romney, who was universally condemned for denigrating the “47%” of the US who are whiney complainers, addicted to mooching off the government. I don’t know if everyone understood what he was saying. As a very successful recipient of government largesse for many years and also a person who barely pays taxes, it’s possible he … Read more