Alex Roarty

Alex Roarty is a politics writer for National Journal.

Obama's First Ad of the Campaign Proves He's in Deep Trouble

Obama's First Ad of the Campaign Proves He's in Deep Trouble

The president starts things off on the defensive, as a new poll shows his standing is worse than conventional wisdom holds. More »

Why Is No One Attacking Mitt Romney?

Why Is No One Attacking Mitt Romney?

As he zooms to the front of the pack on the eve of the caucuses, the rest of the field is expending its energy and money tearing each other down. More »

Gingrich's Choice: Does He Want to Be a Leader or a Historian?

Gingrich's Choice: Does He Want to Be a Leader or a Historian?

The Republican frontrunner proudly presents his academic credentials, but his dual identities could actually be a hindrance on the campaign trail. More »

Some Democrats Are Wary of Occupy Wall Street

Some Democrats Are Wary of Occupy Wall Street

With Obama ramping up his populist rhetoric, members of his party worry that the protest movement will alienate independents More »

Rick Perry Unveils His Energy-Jobs Plan

Rick Perry Unveils His Energy-Jobs Plan

The governor told an audience of steel-mill worker outside Pittsburgh that rolling back drilling regulations would boost the economy More »

Chris Christie Is Not Running for President

Chris Christie Is Not Running for President

At a 1 p.m. news conference, the New Jersey governor will end his flirtation with a bid that would have reshaped the GOP primary More »

If Christie Runs, He'll Face a Tough Road to the White House

If Christie Runs, He'll Face a Tough Road to the White House

Some Republicans are clamoring for Chris Christie to join the 2012 presidential race, but he has plenty of reasons to turn them down More »

Perry vs. Rove: How Their Feud Got Started

Perry vs. Rove: How Their Feud Got Started

A history of personal enmity and tough politics could complicate the 2012 presidential race for Republicans More »

Why Rick Perry Might Not Be Conservative Enough

Why Rick Perry Might Not Be Conservative Enough

Dating back to his time as a Democrat, the governor has taken moderate stances that leave him vulnerable to attacks from the right More »

The Texan Persona of Rick Perry

The Texan Persona of Rick Perry

The governor already reminds people of George W. Bush. Now that he's entered the 2012 race, he'll have to choose how to wield his image More »

Republicans Split Over Foreign Policy

Republicans Split Over Foreign Policy

After a decade of near-unanimous hawkishness, doubts surface about America's rule in the world More »

2012 Likelies Woo Social Conservatives at Faith and Freedom Conference

2012 Likelies Woo Social Conservatives at Faith and Freedom Conference

Mitt Romney and Tim Pawlenty are both set to talk on Friday night in a pair of speeches that will be heavily scrutinized More »

Romney: No Apologies for RomneyCare

Romney: No Apologies for RomneyCare

The former Massachusetts governor defiantly argued that his state-based approach was different than President Obama's More »

Can Gingrich Convince Voters He's Still Relevant?

Can Gingrich Convince Voters He's Still Relevant?

The former House speaker once led a revolution, but Republicans may look for someone new and different in 2012 More »

Ryan's Plan Puts Republican Presidential Hopefuls in a Tough Spot

Ryan's Plan Puts Republican Presidential Hopefuls in a Tough Spot

The GOP budget proposal would end Medicare, but fiscal hawks will attack anyone who opposes it. What's a White House hopeful to do? More »

AFL-CIO President Says Labor Owes Walker a 'Thank You'

AFL-CIO President Says Labor Owes Walker a 'Thank You'

Walker should get the "Mobilizer of the Year Award," says Richard Trumka More »

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