The Disastrous Iowa Caucuses Were Just the Beginning The Disastrous Iowa Caucuses Were Just the Beginning
Unless they’re stopped, the Democratic establishment will lose another election.
Feb 12, 2020 / Editorial / Jeffrey Cox
Live Chat: Watch the 8th Democratic Debate With ‘The Nation’ 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.
Feb 7, 2020 / Live Chat / The Nation
Don’t Count Out Iowa Just Yet 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.
Feb 6, 2020 / Dave Leshtz
C’mon, Iowa, This Is Just Ridiculous 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.
Feb 4, 2020 / John Nichols
Michael Bloomberg Is the Rich Man’s Donald Trump 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.
Feb 3, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The Electability Argument Is Really About Party Unity 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.
Jan 29, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The DNC’s Bad Rules Are Mangling the 2020 Race by Excluding Diverse Voices From the Debates 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.
Dec 17, 2019 / John Nichols
Nate McMurray Wants To Un-Trump Upstate New York 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.
Dec 4, 2019 / Raina Lipsitz
Democrats Need to Stop Freaking Out About Polls Democrats Need to Stop Freaking Out About Polls
Centrists are overplaying the prospect of Trump’s reelection to scare Democrats away from progressive candidates.
Nov 6, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Anybody but Bernie—or Warren 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.
Oct 23, 2019 / Jeet Heer