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February 7, 2020
Live Chat: Watch the 8th Democratic Debate With ‘The Nation’
Our stellar cast of commentators is back again, analyzing and commenting on the eighth Democratic presidential debate.
The Nation
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February 6, 2020
Don’t Count Out Iowa Just Yet
The Iowa caucus has had a target on its back for decades. But like a vampire, it will be hard to kill. Here are some reasons why.
Dave Leshtz
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February 4, 2020
C’mon, Iowa, This Is Just Ridiculous
If the Iowa caucuses are any indication of what the rest of the election cycle might be like, 2020 is going to be a tough year.
John Nichols
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February 3, 2020
Michael Bloomberg Is the Rich Man’s Donald Trump
The billionaire gets special treatment from the DNC, giving his opponents a chance to highlight the dangers of plutocracy.
Jeet Heer
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January 29, 2020
The Electability Argument Is Really About Party Unity
Moderate Democrats need to pledge to vote for the party nominee, even if it is Warren or Sanders.
Jeet Heer
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December 17, 2019
The DNC’s Bad Rules Are Mangling the 2020 Race by Excluding Diverse Voices From the Debates
Cory Booker and Julián Castro belong on the debate stage.
John Nichols
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December 4, 2019
Nate McMurray Wants To Un-Trump Upstate New York
With Chris Collins out of office on insider trading charges, Democrats are hoping to turn one of America’s reddest districts blue in an upcoming special election.
Raina Lipsitz
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November 6, 2019
Democrats Need to Stop Freaking Out About Polls
Centrists are overplaying the prospect of Trump’s reelection to scare Democrats away from progressive candidates.
Jeet Heer
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October 23, 2019
Anybody but Bernie—or Warren
Unable to deal with the declining appeal of centrism in their party, moneyed Democrats are fantasizing about imaginary presidential candidates.
Jeet Heer
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August 1, 2019
The Real Winners of the Second Debate Were Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders
They weren’t on stage Wednesday. But the ideas and the dynamism of the progressive senators framed both debates in Detroit.
John Nichols