![Republican presidential candidate former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announces he is dropping out of the race during a town hall campaign event Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Windham, N.H. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP24010820434600.jpg)
Chris Christie’s Exit Marks the End of the Fight for the Soul of the GOP Chris Christie’s Exit Marks the End of the Fight for the Soul of the GOP
He told the truth about the threat posed by Trump. DeSantis and Haley will never do that.
Jan 11, 2024 / John Nichols
![Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley, right, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, left, speak at the same time at the CNN Republican presidential debate in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 10, 2024.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/desantis-haley-republican-debate-ap.jpg)
The GOP Primary Debate Was a Tedious Mess The GOP Primary Debate Was a Tedious Mess
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley clearly despise each other, but neither emerged as the obvious number two behind Trump.
Jan 11, 2024 / Joan Walsh
![On the debate stage, Chris Christie and Ron DeSantis gesture and point toward each other while Nikki Haley looks on between them.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/gop-debate-gt-img.jpg)
In the GOP Debate, It’s the Lost Cause Redux In the GOP Debate, It’s the Lost Cause Redux
Fighting in Alabama, capital of the Confederacy, Jim Crow, and Donald Trump, the final four GOP presidential candidates fought to be the nominee in case Trump gets sent to jail or ...
Dec 7, 2023 / Joan Walsh
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The Most Progressive Governor In America? The Most Progressive Governor In America?
Many who were once skeptical of the former investment banker now admit that New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s policies are compassionate and forward-thinking.
Oct 20, 2021 / Feature / John Nichols
![The GOP: Grotesque, Outrageous Putschists](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/trump-lawyers-election-gty-img.jpg)
The GOP: Grotesque, Outrageous Putschists The GOP: Grotesque, Outrageous Putschists
It’s high time we call Republicans what they have become, and give the Grand Old Party a much-deserved name change.
Nov 24, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky
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The Supreme Court Has Given Its Blessing to Public Corruption The Supreme Court Has Given Its Blessing to Public Corruption
With its Bridgegate decision, the Supreme Court put another nail in the coffin of our corruption laws.
May 14, 2020 / Editorial / Elie Mystal
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New Jersey Is Addicted to ICE New Jersey Is Addicted to ICE
North Jersey is a Democratic stronghold. Why is it complicit with Trump’s deportation machine?
Mar 26, 2019 / Whitney Strub
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‘Hillary for Prison’ Has Officially Gone Mainstream ‘Hillary for Prison’ Has Officially Gone Mainstream
The GOP convention has been one long plea for Hillary Clinton's incarceration.
Jul 20, 2016 / George Zornick
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The Fight for $15 Won in New Jersey—but Chris Christie May Veto It The Fight for $15 Won in New Jersey—but Chris Christie May Veto It
Instead of signing progressive labor legislation, Christie will give tax breaks to corporations.
Jul 5, 2016 / Michelle Chen
![A woman points a handgun with a laser sight on a wall display of other guns during the National Rifle Association convention in St. Louis.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/NRA_Expo_Gun_Sight_ap_img.jpg)
Why Haven’t Republicans Talked About Guns in New Hampshire? Why Haven’t Republicans Talked About Guns in New Hampshire?
Ted Cruz is probably winning the gun primary, but it has not been a huge factor.
Feb 9, 2016 / George Zornick