After a Shaky Start, Walz Reveals the Fascist Behind the Curtain After a Shaky Start, Walz Reveals the Fascist Behind the Curtain
In the vice-presidential debate, JD Vance was every bit the polished Yale Law alum, but his canned bromides turned foul in the end.
Oct 2, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
Trying to Outflank the GOP on China Is a Mistake Trying to Outflank the GOP on China Is a Mistake
Why China bashing is a dead end for Democrats.
Sep 12, 2024 / Jake Werner
How to Humiliate a Narcissist How to Humiliate a Narcissist
In last night’s debate, Kamala Harris goaded Trump into ever-higher levels of disgrace by targeting his bottomless vanity.
Sep 11, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
With Her Rope-a-Dope Strategy, Kamala Harris Baited Trump Into Scaring Swing Voters With Her Rope-a-Dope Strategy, Kamala Harris Baited Trump Into Scaring Swing Voters
Last night’s debate will help give Democrats an edge. But strengthening the base remains crucial.
Sep 11, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Biden Can Trounce Trump in Tonight’s Debate. Here’s How. Biden Can Trounce Trump in Tonight’s Debate. Here’s How.
Biden has a perfect chance to look past Trump’s ranting and hammer home one key proposal: taxing the rich to protect our social services.
Jun 27, 2024 / John Nichols
10 Questions for the Candidates 10 Questions for the Candidates
On US foreign policy, the war in Ukraine, and US-Russia relations.
Jun 27, 2024 / James Carden and Katrina vanden Heuvel
The GOP Debate Was a Sorry Spectacle The GOP Debate Was a Sorry Spectacle
When Ron DeSantis is trying to keep things dignified, you know the show has gone off the rails.
Sep 28, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
The Limits of Vivek Ramaswamy’s Racist Con Game The Limits of Vivek Ramaswamy’s Racist Con Game
While the emerging GOP star benefits from the right’s version of affirmative action, his ugly response to the Jacksonville shootings shows the cost—and constraints—of his strategy.
Aug 28, 2023 / Jeet Heer
The Conservatives Who Read the Constitution— and Found It Disqualifies Trump The Conservatives Who Read the Constitution— and Found It Disqualifies Trump
Asa Hutchinson is the only Republican presidential candidate with the courage to discuss the 14th Amendment.
Aug 28, 2023 / John Nichols
The Scariest Lie at the GOP Debate Wasn’t About Donald Trump The Scariest Lie at the GOP Debate Wasn’t About Donald Trump
The debate confirmed two things: that climate denial is thriving in the GOP, and that these candidates will do absolutely nothing to save the planet.
Aug 24, 2023 / John Nichols