Jill Lawrence is an award-winning journalist who has covered every presidential election since 1988. Most recently, she was a senior correspondent and columnist for PoliticsDaily.com. Her other positions have included national political correspondent for USA Today and national political writer at the Associated Press.
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The Awkwardness Olympics
Jill Lawrence on why the socially awkward—from Mitt Romney to Richard Nixon—choose such a public... MORE
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Jon Huntsman Goes 'Crazy'
The presidential candidate causes a Twitter explosion by acknowledging the existence of global... MORE
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Rick Perry’s Domino Effect
What the 2012 contenders must do after the Texas governor’s bombastic debut. By Jill Lawrence. MORE
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The GOP’s Three to Beat
The Republican 2012 field has a new top tier—with two ascendant rock stars gunning for the leader. MORE
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Behind Bachmann’s Iowa Victory
She gets a big boost from the straw poll, while Pawlenty is toast, Jill Lawrence reports. MORE
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Bachmann’s Promise and Peril
The congresswoman’s charm and charisma can’t mask her fumbling with the facts. MORE
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The Scene From the Spin Room
Jill Lawrence gathers the spin on the GOP debate from the campaigns. MORE
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How Congress Can Redeem Itself
Lawmakers have a 14 percent approval rating after the debt debacle.... MORE
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Debt Deal Heads to the Hill
Washington turned Monday to the tricky work of securing enough votes to pass both chambers in... MORE
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Washington’s Next Debt Showdown
Congress may have struck a debt deal, but the bickering will begin anew this fall. By Jill Lawrence.... MORE
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Debt Deal Passes House
After a last-minute sales job, the House approves a deal in bipartisan fashion to avert a U.S.... MORE
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Debt-Deal Cliffhanger
Both parties scrambled for votes on the debt deal. MORE
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Obama Keeps His Eye on 2012
The debt deal spares Obama an economic aftershock heading into his reelection campaign.... MORE
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The 11th-Hour Debt Deal
Visibly relieved congressional leaders and Obama reach a debt deal, but votes for passage must be... MORE
