Mitt Romney, the Economy and the Road Ahead

In this week's magazine, occasional Swampland Intern Michael Duffy and I look at the growing role of the economy as an issue in the presidential race, and why this downturn presents a particularly difficult challenge for the contenders. (The print magazine also has a charticle, put together by Jeninne Lee-St. John, that outlines some of the differences in their economic platforms.)