Blair’s British Problem Blair’s British Problem
When British Prime Minister Tony Blair presented his "dossier" on the threats that are supposedly posed to the world by Iraq, President Bush was delighted with what he heard from ...
Sep 30, 2002 / Blog / John Nichols
Wellstone and the War Wellstone and the War
Even as Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone announced his opposition to George W.
Sep 25, 2002 / Editorial / John Nichols
Schröder Beats Bush Schröder Beats Bush
The first 2002 election campaign in which George W. Bush's desire to attack Iraq became a major issue did not involve Republicans and Democrats. It was not even held in the United...
Sep 23, 2002 / Blog / John Nichols
Women Move Up Women Move Up
Shannon O'Brien had advantages going into the campaign for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Massachusetts. As the state treasurer, she'd won a statewide race.
Sep 19, 2002 / Editorial / John Nichols
US Rep. Rahall Speaks in Iraq US Rep. Rahall Speaks in Iraq
US Rep. Nick Rahall's policy pronouncements tend toward announcements about extending water and sewer service in southern West Virginia, or the erection of safety barriers on dang...
Sep 17, 2002 / Blog / John Nichols
Congress and War Congress and War
In January, when George W. Bush's pollster warned that "Enron is a much bigger story than anyone in Washington realizes," White House political director Karl Rove informed the ...
Sep 12, 2002 / Editorial / John Nichols
Another Florida Fiasco Another Florida Fiasco
The biggest story of the biggest primary election night of 2002 echoed the biggest story of the 2000 election: Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Florida Secretary of State Katherine H...
Sep 12, 2002 / Editorial / John Nichols
Standing Up for Dissent Standing Up for Dissent
Every year Greensboro, North Carolina, holds a Fourth of July parade in which local organizations form the units. This year members of the Greensboro Peace Coalition decided--"...
Sep 5, 2002 / Feature / John Nichols
The Ugly Face of American Politics The Ugly Face of American Politics
There was a huge outcry in France this summer over a move by allies of French President Jacques Chirac to narrow the character and quality of that country's political competition....
Aug 27, 2002 / Blog / John Nichols
Fast Track Votes Show Where Democrats Really Stand Fast Track Votes Show Where Democrats Really Stand
In barely 18 months, the identity of the Democratic challenger to President George W. Bush's 2004 re-election will have been determined. Democratic National Committee Chairman Ter...
Aug 12, 2002 / Blog / John Nichols