Senate

Subsections:

2009

What Ails the Senate

Christopher Hayes : Democratic Party

The filibuster has become a cancer growing inside the world's greatest deliberative body.
The Case for Busting the Filibuster

Thomas Geoghegan

It's time to abolish this undemocratic holdover from the days of slavery and segregation.
Does a Democratic Majority Matter?

GRIT TV

Nation contributing writer Bob Moser discusses the new 60-vote Democratic majority featuring Minnesota's finally seated Al Franken.
Seat Senator Franken

John Nichols : Republican Party

It's time for the GOP to end this charade.
Norm Coleman's Latest Election Scheme

Countdown

With the stimulus battle out of the way, The Nation's Chris Hayes argues Democrats now need to focus on seating Al Franken as the fifty-ninth vote in the Senate.
The Big Lie on Franken

John Nichols

There is no one Republicans are more determined to keep out of the Senate than Al Franken. Republicans are poised to use the power of the filibuster to thwart him--and the Democratic agenda.

Attack of the Global Pirate Bankers

James S. Henry : Banks & Banking

For decades, the world's largest banks have been helping wealthy Americans steal billions in unpaid taxes. What are we going to do about it?

Al Franken Seeks the Wellstone Seat

John Nichols : Progressives, Liberals, & The American Left

Minnesota Senate candidate Al Franken has won wide support among voters--and conservatives are getting scared.
K Street's Favorite Democrat

Ari Berman : Lobbies/PACs

When Max Baucus, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, is every lobbyist's best friend, is economic reform possible?
Chuck Hagel Gets It

Robert Scheer : Iraq War

Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel is more forthright about what's wrong in Iraq than any Democratic candidate so far.
A Democratic Anomaly

John Nichols

When senators leave office, voters should choose their replacements.

Life After Net Neutrality: Replaced By a Chimp?

Jeffrey Chester : Internet & New Media

If Senator Ted Stevens defies mounting public opposition and succeeds in killing net neutrality, expect the free flow of online content to be replaced by lowbrow corporate infotainment.
'Tester Time' in Montana

John Nichols : Montana

John Tester's populist politics and country style make him the perfect candidate to unseat Senator Conrad Burns. Next step is for the progressive Montana farmer to win the June 6 primary.
Democratic Alarms in PA

John Nichols : Pennsylvania

Robert Casey Jr.'s endorsement of Samuel Alito could cost him the support of Pennsylvania Democrats and illustrates the perils of early intervention by DC Democrats in Senate races.
Ethics-Go-Round

Ari Berman : Lobbies/PACs

The House Ethics Committee has been defunct for a year: If now is not the time for both parties to get serious on Congressional ethics, when will it be?
Confirmation and Crisis

Bruce Shapiro : Supreme Court

If the Alito confirmation hearings were a test of Democratic strategy, the Alito vote to come is a test of moderate Republican integrity and mettle.
Compromised and Corrupted

Bruce Shapiro : Supreme Court

Samuel Alito and his handlers have crafted a disingenuous campaign that reeks of ethical compromise, bending Senate rules, bending the truth and compromising the confirmation process.