Matthew Dowd

Matthew Dowd is a columnist for National Journal.

Romney and Santorum Give Obama a Boost in Michigan

Romney and Santorum Give Obama a Boost in Michigan

Two weeks ago, it looked like a key swing state. But the GOP candidates have driven it right into the Democratic column. More »

Assessing the Candidates: Perry Is in Big Trouble

Assessing the Candidates: Perry Is in Big Trouble

A health diagnosis of each Republican contender, as the campaign moves closer to the first of the GOP primaries More »

Where Things Stand in the GOP's Search for a Nominee

Where Things Stand in the GOP's Search for a Nominee

Republicans are looking for a standard bearer who can defeat President Obama in 2012. Are they any closer to finding one? More »

Why Rick Perry Could Win on Social Security

Why Rick Perry Could Win on Social Security

After he called the program a "Ponzi scheme," pundits warned that the Texas governor was foolish. But he could come out ahead. More »

How Would a Third-Party Candidate Fare in 2012?

How Would a Third-Party Candidate Fare in 2012?

If the Obama's approval keeps sinking and Republicans nominate a polarizing figure, the time could be right for an independent bid More »

25 Years of Rick Perry

25 Years of Rick Perry

What to consider about the Texas governor and possible 2012 contender, from someone who's known him off and on for decades More »

No Winners in the Debt Standoff

No Winners in the Debt Standoff

No matter who is declared the political victor, the American public will think politicians are all out of touch More »

What Could Cost Obama a Second Term?

What Could Cost Obama a Second Term?

Democratic presidents rarely lose reelection More »

The Over/Under for 2012

The Over/Under for 2012

Obama will need better numbers to win More »

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