http://nymag.com Daily coverage of New York's restaurants, nightlife, shopping, politics, and culture. en Copyright 2006, New York Magazine Holdings, LLC Wed, 22 May 2013 00:30:06 -0400 http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/susan-rice-secretary-of-state-2012-12/ The Republicans have thrown down the gauntlet over the possibility that Susan Rice will replace Hillary Clinton. But the winner is already clear.]]> John Heilemann http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/susan-rice-secretary-of-state-2012-12/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:48:42 -0400 http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/hurricane-sandy-elections-2012-11/ The storm swept one candidate toward the finish. But whoever loses has only himself to blame.]]> John Heilemann http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/hurricane-sandy-elections-2012-11/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:53:48 -0400 http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/election-doomsday-scenarios-2012-11/ Four ways the campaign may be undead on November 7.]]> John Heilemann http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/election-doomsday-scenarios-2012-11/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:54:51 -0400 http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/romney-obama-women-voters-2012-10/ Both campaigns know that in the swing states, women are the swingers.]]> John Heilemann http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/romney-obama-women-voters-2012-10/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:56:35 -0400 http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/romney-obama-presidential-debate-2012-10/ At the debate in Denver, it finally happened—but Obama looked like the one who was shaken.]]> John Heilemann http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/romney-obama-presidential-debate-2012-10/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:00:16 -0400 http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/mitt-romney-middle-east-unrest-2012-9/ Muslim unrest has created a challenge for Obama and the nation—and a different kind of crisis for the Romney campaign.]]> John Heilemann http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/mitt-romney-middle-east-unrest-2012-9/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:03:51 -0400 http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/barack-obama-dnc-2012-9/ Why, this time, hope will need a lot of help from a certain ex-president.]]> John Heilemann http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/barack-obama-dnc-2012-9/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:05:21 -0400 http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/mitt-romney-2012-7/ Why does Mitt Romney have such a hard time talking about what matters most to him?]]> John Heilemann http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/mitt-romney-2012-7/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:13:06 -0400 http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/health-care-ruling-2012-7/ John Roberts saved the Court, Obama got his policy, and the GOP got its issue. (Plus, the public got to laugh at the errors of the media, and, oh, yes: health care.)]]> John Heilemann http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/health-care-ruling-2012-7/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:15:43 -0400 http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/obama-gay-marriage-2012-5/ Joe Biden’s blunder made Barack Obama tie the knot sooner than planned—but he still may get to live happily ever after.]]> John Heilemann http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/obama-gay-marriage-2012-5/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:24:34 -0400 http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/susan-rice-2012-4/ U.N. ambassador Susan Rice plays hardball as hard as Hillary. Can she succeed her?]]> John Heilemann http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/susan-rice-2012-4/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:29:03 -0400 http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/obama-romney-war-2012-4/ According to the Romney campaign, the president has declared hostilities against just about everything Americans hold dear. And the Obamans are firing back. Duck.]]> John Heilemann http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/obama-romney-war-2012-4/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:30:46 -0400 http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/romney-running-mate-heilemann-2012-4/ What kind of mate makes sense for Mitt?]]> John Heilemann http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/romney-running-mate-heilemann-2012-4/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:35:25 -0400 http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/rick-santorum-heilemann-2012-3/ Could he get the nomination? Science says yes—with a little help from a certain being he’s very close to.]]> John Heilemann http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/rick-santorum-heilemann-2012-3/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:37:58 -0400 http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/obama-reelection-heilemann-2012-2/ Obama’s reelection chances are looking good right now, but the next nine months are full of storm clouds.]]> John Heilemann http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/obama-reelection-heilemann-2012-2/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:42:19 -0400