Eric Alterman

Yes, all presidents lie. But none of them lied like this. The question is, why do so many in the media still let it happen?

<p>The president’s decision to steer clear of the contentious recall battle in Wisconsin sends a bad signal to his base. Eric Alterman on the downside of staying above the fray. Plus, Ben Jacobs on <a href="/content/dailybeast/articles/2012/06/05/5-things-to-watch-in-wisconsin-recall-election.html">five things to watch</a> in Wisconsin.<br> </p>

Depending on the Supreme Court, health care may end up looking like an Obama misstep, says Eric Alterman.

<p>Let’s stop pretending that U.S. companies actually pay the 35 percent tax rate—or that any of these reform proposals will ever see light of day. Plus, <a href="/content/dailybeast/galleries/2012/02/23/the-top-ten-corporate-tax-dodgers.html">find out who the ten biggest corporate tax dodgers are</a>.<br> </p>

Despite the boost that the jobs report gives to Obama, Eric Alterman says it ain’t over till it’s over.

What a liberal should wish for in Tuesday’s Iowa caucus: maximum GOP chaos.

Eric Alterman on why the Jews won't abandon the Democrats in 2012.

Disappointment with Obama won’t translate to a 2012 primary challenge from the left. By Eric Alterman.

Obama finally punched Republicans in the face in the debt talks. Eric Alterman on his attack on hedge funders and corporate jets—and why his own party could stand in his way.

The governor is still paying too much attention to the millionaires, and not enough to the masses. By Eric Alterman