Steve Benen
Steve Benen is a producer for "The Rachel Maddow Show," the editor of MaddowBlog and an MSNBC political contributor. He's also the bestselling author of "The Impostors: How Republicans Quit Governing and Seized American Politics."
Steve Benen is a producer for "The Rachel Maddow Show," the editor of MaddowBlog and an MSNBC political contributor. He's also the bestselling author of "The Impostors: How Republicans Quit Governing and Seized American Politics."
Latest from Steve Benen
Jim Jordan makes odd case against the marriage equality bill
It’s one thing for Republicans to make the case against legislation. It’s much weirder when they make the case against legislating.
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.20.22
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Dems to accept Manchin’s offer (but they’re not happy about it)
Will Democrats accept Joe Manchin's offer on a new health care package? Yes. Are they happy about it? No.
Twenty months later, Trump isn’t done with decertification push
As recently as last week, Donald Trump was still lobbying Wisconsin's Assembly Speaker about undoing his 2020 election defeat.
Indiana’s AG under new pressure after targeting OBGYN doc
Todd Rokita isn't just facing a likely defamation lawsuit after targeting an abortion doctor, he might also face a disciplinary investigation.
House protects marriage equality, despite Republican opposition
In the Bush/Cheney era, marriage equality was a GOP wedge issue. It’s still a wedge issue, but now it’s Democrats who are using it to their advantage.
Why the Secret Service’s response on missing Jan. 6 texts matters
The good news for investigators is that the agency responded on time. The bad news is that the Secret Service’s reply was far from illuminating.
With Roe overturned, health care nightmares become real
These aren’t theoretical nightmares; these are experiences Americans are being forced to endure right now because Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.19.22
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
