New Hampshire Chooses the Worst Possible Outcome for the GOP New Hampshire Chooses the Worst Possible Outcome for the GOP
All Republican elites wanted from New Hampshire was a clear alternative to Trump and Cruz. They didn’t get it.
Feb 10, 2016 / John Nichols
5 Things to Watch for in Today’s New Hampshire Primary 5 Things to Watch for in Today’s New Hampshire Primary
New Hampshire primaries are not always conclusive. But here are tips for assessing them.
Feb 9, 2016 / John Nichols
Republicans Suddenly Realize Anti-Choice Politics Can Be Toxic Republicans Suddenly Realize Anti-Choice Politics Can Be Toxic
After a year of over-the-top campaigning against Planned Parenthood by Republicans, Bush, and Christie now decry Rubio’s extreme anti-choice stances.
Feb 8, 2016 / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio
The Republicans spew vitriol, while the Democrat explains democratic socialism on Saturday Night Live.
Feb 7, 2016 / John Nichols
Does New Hampshire Always Back Its Neighbors? Remember President Ted Kennedy? Does New Hampshire Always Back Its Neighbors? Remember President Ted Kennedy?
The argument that Sanders is leading primarily because he’s a neighbor disregards New Hampshire voters, and New Hampshire history.
Feb 5, 2016 / John Nichols
The Democratic Debate Was a Case of ‘It’s Just Not Achievable’ Versus the ‘Political Revolution’ The Democratic Debate Was a Case of ‘It’s Just Not Achievable’ Versus the ‘Political Revolution’
Clinton says “the numbers just don’t add up.” Sanders says America needs a new calculus.
Feb 5, 2016 / John Nichols
President Obama: Islamophobia Is Not American President Obama: Islamophobia Is Not American
In the president’s first visit to a US mosque, he condemned the anti-Muslim rhetoric sweeping the Republican presidential campaign.
Feb 4, 2016 / John Nichols
Meet the Next Elizabeth Warrens Now Running for Congress Meet the Next Elizabeth Warrens Now Running for Congress
From Zephyr Teachout to Pramila Jayapal to Lucy Flores, these women are ardent activists, deep thinkers, and champions of fundamental reform.
Feb 4, 2016 / John Nichols
A Virtual Tie in Iowa—and a Win for Sanders’s Ideas A Virtual Tie in Iowa—and a Win for Sanders’s Ideas
The delegate split had Bernie Sanders celebrating and Hillary Clinton adopting ever-more populist themes.
Feb 2, 2016 / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders Could Win Iowa. Here Are Two Reasons Why. Bernie Sanders Could Win Iowa. Here Are Two Reasons Why.
The insurgent Democrat has raised millions through small donations—and turned out huge crowds.
Jan 31, 2016 / John Nichols