Election debates

Thanks, Marco: Rubio Starts Roughing Up Trump… for Hillary

Thanks, Marco: Rubio Starts Roughing Up Trump… for Hillary Thanks, Marco: Rubio Starts Roughing Up Trump… for Hillary

But when Clinton runs in the general, she’s in danger of becoming the Democratic Romney.

Feb 26, 2016 / Leslie Savan

Cruz and Rubio Insist a Harsh Immigration Policy Won’t Repel Latinos

Cruz and Rubio Insist a Harsh Immigration Policy Won’t Repel Latinos Cruz and Rubio Insist a Harsh Immigration Policy Won’t Repel Latinos

They say conservative Latinos don’t care only about immigration. That’s true. But Trump is still winning those voters.

Feb 26, 2016 / Julianne Hing

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders

The Economic Dilemma Democrats Face in 2016 The Economic Dilemma Democrats Face in 2016

The challenge for any Democratic candidate is to learn—and learn fast—that he or she must be the candidate of fundamental change, not the candidate of continuity.

Feb 23, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Bernie Sanders

Here’s How Bernie Sanders Could Win in November Here’s How Bernie Sanders Could Win in November

Some Clinton supporters say that Sanders would have no chance as a general election candidate. They’re wrong.

Feb 22, 2016 / Joshua Holland

Yes, Bernie Sanders Wanted Obama Primaried in 2012. Here’s Why.

Yes, Bernie Sanders Wanted Obama Primaried in 2012. Here’s Why. Yes, Bernie Sanders Wanted Obama Primaried in 2012. Here’s Why.

Sanders wanted voters to weigh in on a very serious concession by the president.

Feb 19, 2016 / George Zornick

The AFL-CIO Is to Remain Neutral in the Democratic Primary

The AFL-CIO Is to Remain Neutral in the Democratic Primary The AFL-CIO Is to Remain Neutral in the Democratic Primary

The labor federation’s decision opens the door for local activists to campaign for Sanders.

Feb 18, 2016 / John Nichols

Republicans Are Now Waging a War on Facts, Precedent, and the Constitution

Republicans Are Now Waging a War on Facts, Precedent, and the Constitution Republicans Are Now Waging a War on Facts, Precedent, and the Constitution

What Cruz, Rubio, Kasich, and McConnell are saying is absolutely at odds with the constitutionally defined duties of presidents and senators.

Feb 17, 2016 / John Nichols

Trump Says This Was His Best Debate Yet. He Might Be Right.

Trump Says This Was His Best Debate Yet. He Might Be Right. Trump Says This Was His Best Debate Yet. He Might Be Right.

Time is running out for the Republicans to come up with a consensus alternative to the Greatest Shill on Earth.

Feb 14, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

3 Questions Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton Should Answer at Tonight’s Debate

3 Questions Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton Should Answer at Tonight’s Debate 3 Questions Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton Should Answer at Tonight’s Debate

What will the Democratic candidates say to voters whose livelihoods have been destroyed by austerity?

Feb 11, 2016 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders

Sanders Should Challenge the Foreign-Policy Status Quo Sanders Should Challenge the Foreign-Policy Status Quo

We desperately need to overturn a foreign policy that grows ever more divorced from the interests and security concerns of the vast majority of Americans.

Feb 9, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

x