Scott Walker Is Literally Preventing Wisconsinites From Voting Scott Walker Is Literally Preventing Wisconsinites From Voting
The Republican governor is refusing to call special elections to fill vacant legislative seats, as his allies attack nonpartisan oversight of elections.
Jan 25, 2018 / John Nichols
On a Wave of Votes From Selma, and the Civil-Rights Heartlands of Alabama, Doug Jones Sweeps to Victory On a Wave of Votes From Selma, and the Civil-Rights Heartlands of Alabama, Doug Jones Sweeps to Victory
An overwhelming surge in votes from African-American counties tipped the balance against Roy Moore.
Dec 13, 2017 / John Nichols
The Surest Way to Keep Roy Moore Out of the Senate Is by Electing His Opponent The Surest Way to Keep Roy Moore Out of the Senate Is by Electing His Opponent
GOP talk of resignations, rescheduled elections, and write-ins neglects the reality on the ground in Alabama: Moore has a credible opponent who can beat him.
Nov 17, 2017 / John Nichols
The Ongoing Misadventures of the Republican Party: Roy Moore Edition The Ongoing Misadventures of the Republican Party: Roy Moore Edition
Even sex abuse is excusable for the sake of a Senate majority.
Nov 14, 2017 / Comix Nation / Tom Tomorrow
The Best Way for Democrats to Show Their Disgust With Roy Moore Is by Going All-In for Doug Jones The Best Way for Democrats to Show Their Disgust With Roy Moore Is by Going All-In for Doug Jones
Moore’s past just caught up with him—and it could beat him.
Nov 10, 2017 / John Nichols
Roy Moore Could Help the Democrats Actually Win Back the Senate Next Year Roy Moore Could Help the Democrats Actually Win Back the Senate Next Year
Republicans just nominated the one candidate who could lose.
Sep 27, 2017 / John Nichols
Why Donald Trump Attacked the NFL Players Who Take a Knee Why Donald Trump Attacked the NFL Players Who Take a Knee
He’s stoking racial divisions in order to maintain a grip on a Senate seat that Democrats are surprisingly competitive for.
Sep 25, 2017 / John Nichols