Republican Debate Offers No Policy Solutions Republican Debate Offers No Policy Solutions
At the GOP debate in Ames, Iowa, Republican candidates failed to explain how they would solve problems in the world that actually exists.
Aug 12, 2011 / The Notion / Ben Adler
Mitt Romney’s Dishonest and Unsuccessful Record on Job Creation Mitt Romney’s Dishonest and Unsuccessful Record on Job Creation
Mitt Romney constantly attacks President Obama's record on job growth. But it turns out Romney’s record on it is weak and many of his claims are misleading.
Jul 25, 2011 / The Notion / Ben Adler
Should Bachmann’s Poll Numbers Be Believed? Should Bachmann’s Poll Numbers Be Believed?
According to recent polls, Michele Bachmann is second only to Mitt Romney in Iowa and New Hampshire. But hold your horses.
Jul 13, 2011 / The Notion / Ben Adler
Six Questions Tonight’s GOP Debaters Don’t Want to Discuss Six Questions Tonight’s GOP Debaters Don’t Want to Discuss
"Shouldn't we just get rid of Medicare?” "What's with Obamneycare?” and "Weiner versus Vitter?”
Jun 13, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Want to Hear Calls to ‘Bring the Troops Home’? Listen to GOP Presidential Debate Want to Hear Calls to ‘Bring the Troops Home’? Listen to GOP Presidential Debate
The first Republican presidential debate featured clear calls from two candidates to respond to the death of Osama bin Laden by exiting Afghanistan.
May 6, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Liberals and the Liberals who Hate Them Liberals and the Liberals who Hate Them
Reed Richardson comes up with questions for the Republican presidential debates.
Apr 7, 2011 / Blog / Eric Alterman
Greg Mitchell and Howard Kurtz on Olbermann’s Countdown: Can Journalists Make Political Donations? Greg Mitchell and Howard Kurtz on Olbermann’s Countdown: Can Journalists Make Political Donations?
In light of the controversy surrounding Olbermann's campaign donations, should journalists be barred from being involved in politics?
Conversation: Daniel Teweles and Dr. Martin Michaels on 10Questions Conversation: Daniel Teweles and Dr. Martin Michaels on 10Questions
With citizens posing their own questions to candidates via the web, can new media technology improve accountability in our elections?
Oct 27, 2010 / Video / The Nation on Grit TV
Alan Grayson Versus The Whiner Alan Grayson Versus The Whiner
In a high-profile race, the Republican candidate refuses to debate. Why? Because the Democratic incumbent might upset him.
Oct 21, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols
Brown Is Back Brown Is Back
At the California governor's debate, Democrat Jerry Brown redeemed his flagging campaign by making a clear and convincing case for his candidacy.
Sep 29, 2010 / Sasha Abramsky