Molly Ball

Molly Ball is a staff writer covering national politics at The Atlantic.

Will His Florida Victory Finally Give Romney Some Momentum?

Will His Florida Victory Finally Give Romney Some Momentum?

With a resounding victory in the Sunshine State, the front-runner hopes to finally rally Republicans around his candidacy. More »

Rand Paul: Ron Paul Needs a Win

Rand Paul: Ron Paul Needs a Win

In an interview, the senator says his father needs "a breakthrough" in his campaign for the GOP nomination. More »

Picture of the Day: Ron Paul, Hot Young Dad

Picture of the Day: Ron Paul, Hot Young Dad

A vintage snapshot shows the eventual presidential hopeful rocking aviator shades -- and a towheaded little boy who would grow up to be a senator. More »

The Real Reason Why Romney Is Up in Florida

The Real Reason Why Romney Is Up in Florida

Does the candidate's new aggressiveness account for his turnaround in the Sunshine State? Or was it his ads flooding the airwaves? More »

Politics Q&A: Ana Navarro on Florida's Hispanic Republicans

Politics Q&A: Ana Navarro on Florida's Hispanic Republicans

One of the state's top experts on Hispanic politics in the GOP discusses the dynamics for Tuesday's primary -- without a candidate of her own to cheer. More »

In Nevada, Sheldon Adelson Gets His Very Own Caucus

In Nevada, Sheldon Adelson Gets His Very Own Caucus

The next primary contest after Florida is shaping up to be a confusing mess -- and one billionaire is getting a very special accommodation. More »

Gingrich Super PAC Prepares Another Brutal Attack on Romney

Gingrich Super PAC Prepares Another Brutal Attack on Romney

The outfit that brought you "King of Bain" readies another no-holds-barred attack on the front-runner's business background. More »

Newt Gingrich Loses a Crucial GOP Debate

Newt Gingrich Loses a Crucial GOP Debate

The former speaker's old tricks failed him at the forum that was his last chance to shine before Tuesday's Florida primary. More »

The Romantic Imagination of Newt Gingrich

The Romantic Imagination of Newt Gingrich

Gingrich's dreams of moon colonization illuminate what his fans find so appealing about him -- and what drives his critics crazy. More »

Who Is Sheldon Adelson, the Gingrich Super PAC's Billionaire Backer?

Who Is Sheldon Adelson, the Gingrich Super PAC's Billionaire Backer?

The casino magnate is reshaping the 2012 presidential race, just as he did the landscapes of Las Vegas and Macau. More »

Gingrich's Electability Argument Doesn't Make Much Sense

Gingrich's Electability Argument Doesn't Make Much Sense

Many voters seem persuaded that the resurgent GOP candidate would be a better nominee than Mitt Romney, but experts aren't so sure. More »

Romney Pins Gingrich to the Ropes at the GOP Debate

Romney Pins Gingrich to the Ropes at the GOP Debate

By failing to shine on the Tampa debate stage Monday, a subdued Newt Gingrich undermined the central appeal of his candidacy. More »

Newt's Secret Campaign: How Gingrich Really Won S.C.

Newt's Secret Campaign: How Gingrich Really Won S.C.

Although pundits have focused on the former speaker's debate performances, the truth is his organization -- the largest in the state -- was crucial to his win. More »

The Power of Momentum: Gingrich Wins South Carolina

The Power of Momentum: Gingrich Wins South Carolina

The former House speaker's upset victory confounded historical precedent and scrambled the formerly sedate race for the nomination. More »

How Serious Is Stephen Colbert?

How Serious Is Stephen Colbert?

Though the comedian had plenty of jokes about Herman Cain, who rallied with him in South Carolina, his critique of campaign finance is no laughing matter. More »

GOP Debate: Gingrich Kills Infidelity Question, and That's Just the Start

GOP Debate: Gingrich Kills Infidelity Question, and That's Just the Start

The night provided serious fireworks on marriage and media, tax returns, and health care, but the former speaker maintained his momentum. More »

4 Things to Watch in the South Carolina GOP Debate

4 Things to Watch in the South Carolina GOP Debate

After the most eventful day of the campaign thus far, candidates meet for what should be an exciting debate in Charleston on Thursday night. More »

Why Rick Perry Dropped Out and What It Means

Why Rick Perry Dropped Out and What It Means

Perry's Texas mojo didn't sell nationally. Now, he looks to add to Newt Gingrich's South Carolina momentum. More »

The Unsinkable Newt Gingrich

The Unsinkable Newt Gingrich

Left for dead time and again, the former speaker tries for another improbable comeback in South Carolina. More »

Watch the South Carolina Republican Air War from the Comfort of Home

Watch the South Carolina Republican Air War from the Comfort of Home

The Palmetto State airwaves are filled with millions of dollars in political advertising. Here's what voters are actually hearing. More »

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