David Corn

is Mother Jones' Washington bureau chief. Until 2007, he was Washington editor of The Nation.

Democrats Play Softball Democrats Play Softball

On Day Two of the John Ashcroft hearings, Senator Pat Leahy--the Democrat temporarily chairing the Senate Judiciary Committee--asked George W. Bush's would-be Attorney General if...

Jan 26, 2001 / Editorial / David Corn

Did Ashcroft Take the Low Road on the Highroad? Did Ashcroft Take the Low Road on the Highroad?

When George W.

Jan 15, 2001 / Feature / David Corn and Dan Moldea

In the Field of Chads In the Field of Chads

Why the hell isn't Al Gore--instead of me--doing this? It's 11:30 in the morning, the third day of the new year, and that's what I am thinking as I sit in a bland confe...

Jan 11, 2001 / Feature / David Corn

Memorial Day Powell 1991

Questions for Powell Questions for Powell

Secretary of State-designate Colin Powell needs to explain his participation in several sordid episodes of the United States' past.

Dec 22, 2000 / Editorial / David Corn

Prince Al Prince Al

Al Gore will be playing a special political role in the future.

Dec 15, 2000 / Editorial / David Corn

The Unscanned Majority The Unscanned Majority

Amid all the partisan sniping, talking-head screeching and judicial decisions, there are two indisputable facts that go far toward explaining the true tragedy of the Florida reco...

Dec 7, 2000 / Editorial / David Corn

Can Dems Hang Tough? Can Dems Hang Tough?

With No Decision 2000 a face-off of spins--moralistic outrage for the Republicans (don't steal our election) versus lofty principle for the Democrats (every vote should count)--t...

Nov 30, 2000 / Editorial / David Corn

Nader: Is There Life After Crucifixion? Nader: Is There Life After Crucifixion?

He's full of plans for joining the Green Party to citizens' movements. His critics, he says, are "frightened liberals."

Nov 16, 2000 / Feature / David Corn

Down to the Wire Down to the Wire

Show-off argumentation or dime-store vision? It's too close to call.

Oct 26, 2000 / Feature / David Corn

Debaters’ Points Debaters’ Points

Little ventured, little gained--the first Gore-Bush debate featured both candidates at their usual. No breakouts, no bold thrusts. The face-off reflected the narrow parameters ...

Oct 5, 2000 / Editorial / David Corn

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