Ronald Brownstein

Ronald Brownstein is the editorial director of National Journal. More

Ronald Brownstein, a two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of presidential campaigns, is National Journal Group's editorial director, in charge of long-term editorial strategy. He also writes a weekly column and regularly contributes other pieces for both National Journal and The Atlantic, and coordinates political coverage and activities across publications produced by Atlantic Media.

Pot and Kettle on Medicare

Pot and Kettle on Medicare

Romney is deriding Gingrich for criticizing a plan to turn Medicare into a voucher system -- ironic, since Romney holds the same position More »

A Blueprint for Winning the White House in 2012

A Blueprint for Winning the White House in 2012

A new report will detail the major demographic and political currents Barack Obama and his GOP opponent will face next year More »

There Is No Quick Fix for the Deficit

There Is No Quick Fix for the Deficit

As the congressional supercommittee is finding out, the road to fiscal stability is long and winding More »

Democrats, Republicans Have Mirror-Image Views

Democrats, Republicans Have Mirror-Image Views

Who are America's partisans? A new Gallup poll breaks down political demographics as the 2012 election approaches. More »

Obama's Biggest Opponent: Voters

Obama's Biggest Opponent: Voters

Unless the president can get his approval rating up to 50 percent before Election Day, it may not matter if he faces Romney or Perry More »

Voters Split on Whether to Re-Elect Obama, House GOP

Voters Split on Whether to Re-Elect Obama, House GOP

Since the 2010 midterm election that swept them into power, Republicans have declined in popularity across the board More »

The Republican Electorate: Second Verse, Same as the First

The Republican Electorate: Second Verse, Same as the First

GOP politics may have changed since 2008, but the party's voter demographics have remained largely the same More »

Will a Flat Tax Capsize Perry's Campaign?

Will a Flat Tax Capsize Perry's Campaign?

If the Texas governor can't sell the idea more persuasively than Steve Forbes did, he could be in trouble More »

What the Early-State Polls Tell Us About the GOP Presidential Race

What the Early-State Polls Tell Us About the GOP Presidential Race

Eight takeaways from the latest surveys, which show Mitt Romney squaring off against Herman Cain and the tea party More »

5 Takeaways From the GOP Presidential Debate

5 Takeaways From the GOP Presidential Debate

The debate signaled a shift in momentum as Rick Perry struggled to explain positions and Mitt Romney stayed unruffled More »

Al Gore's Excellent Timing

Al Gore's Excellent Timing

The former vice president holds a series of climate presentations amid a rash of floods, droughts, heat waves, and hurricanes More »

On the Economy, a Widespread Lack of Faith in Obama

On the Economy, a Widespread Lack of Faith in Obama

Across demographic groups, poll respondents voiced little confidence that the president can improve unemployment More »

Across the Board, Perry Cuts Into Romney's Base

Across the Board, Perry Cuts Into Romney's Base

Gallup's more detailed numbers showed a broad appeal for the Texas governor, who has swiftly become the GOP's front-runner for 2012 More »

Evolution, Climate Change Could Divide the Republican Party

Evolution, Climate Change Could Divide the Republican Party

Jon Huntsman and Rick Perry have clashed on science and faith. Will their dispute widen an existing split in the GOP? More »

The Romney Majority

The Romney Majority

The former Massachusetts governor is a shaky front-runner for the GOP nomination, but his top opponents could split the vote against him More »

Obama's 2012 Battlegrounds

Obama's 2012 Battlegrounds

State-by-state polling suggests a narrow path to reelection, as the president's electoral map has shrunk significantly since 2008 More »

Independents Hate Both Parties as Never Before

Independents Hate Both Parties as Never Before

The recent wave of alienation could hit Democrats and Republicans alike in 2012. Will voters throw the bums out again? More »

The GOP's Biggest Enemy on the Budget? Elderly Americans

The GOP's Biggest Enemy on the Budget? Elderly Americans

Republicans want to cap federal spending, but the country's aging population will cost more and more in Medicare and Social Security payments More »

Clinton: What Went Wrong With the Economy After I Left?

Clinton: What Went Wrong With the Economy After I Left?

The former president reflects on the nation's's struggles since he exited the White House 10 years ago More »

Bill Clinton Handicaps the GOP Presidential Candidates

Bill Clinton Handicaps the GOP Presidential Candidates

At the Aspen ideas festival, the former commander in chief offers his thoughts on Romney, Huntsman, Bachmann, and how Obama can win in 2012 More »

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