Worst political ad of 2012: Todd Akin
On Tuesday we highlighted the best political ad of the 2012 election cycle. Today, we have a little more fun and bring you the worst of the worst. And perhaps it should be no surprise that the worst...
View ArticleThe worst candidate of 2012
Running for office has often been compared to walking a tight rope without a net or hosting live television. If you are good, it shines through. If you aren’t, it, well, shines through. Today we are...
View ArticleThe best candidate of 2012
Campaigns are made up of consultants, pollsters and various other strategists, but it’s the candidate that ultimately matters most. And the great ones make their supporting cast look very smart. Today...
View ArticleThe biggest upset of 2012
We were reminded this cycle that no candidate is ever 100 percent safe, no matter the advantage in name recognition, money, or campaign apparatus. Every cycle, there are handful of head-turning upsets,...
View ArticleThe Fix’s nastiest campaign of 2012
Campaigns can be nasty. Really nasty. A sharp debate jab here, an opposition research hit there, and all of a sudden even the most cordial contests can turn ugly. Today, we look back at the 2012...
View ArticleThe Fix’s best fundraiser of 2012
Money isn’t everything in politics, but let’s face it, it’s a major part. Without the necessary funds to have a meaningful advertising presence and hire skilled consultants, even talented candidates...
View ArticleThe biggest self-funder of 2012
Fundraising is a major part of campaigning. For some, however, the ability to write oneself a large check mostly eliminates the burden of perpetually courting donors and worrying about the ebb and flow...
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