This GOP Senate Candidate Was Just Caught in a Koch Brothers Lie This GOP Senate Candidate Was Just Caught in a Koch Brothers Lie
Despite her clear history of close association with the Koch brothers, Joni Ernst claims she doesn’t have any contact with outside groups running ads in her race.
Oct 27, 2014 / Lauren Windsor
‘Rock the Vote’ Redux: Campaigns Compete for Youth Vote in 2014 Midterm Elections ‘Rock the Vote’ Redux: Campaigns Compete for Youth Vote in 2014 Midterm Elections
The 2014 midterms are approaching and campaigns from both sides of the aisle are reaching out to youth.
Oct 27, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation and Benji Schwartz
Chris Christie’s Latest Terrible Idea: Let GOP Governors Control Voting for 2016 Chris Christie’s Latest Terrible Idea: Let GOP Governors Control Voting for 2016
He wants Republicans controlling the “political apparatus” and the “governmental apparatus” of voting.
Oct 24, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
What Would Bernie Do? What Would Bernie Do?
It’s time to look past the Democratic Party for a truly progressive agenda.
Oct 23, 2014 / Blog / William Greider
Did Elizabeth Warren Just Change Her Tune on Running for President? Did Elizabeth Warren Just Change Her Tune on Running for President?
This time, the populist hero appears to push the door open to a presidential run.
Oct 22, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick
Why GOP Control of the Senate Would Be a Disaster Why GOP Control of the Senate Would Be a Disaster
The Republican wrecking crew would hurt workers, women, minorities and the environment.
Oct 22, 2014 / Editorial / The Editors
Secretive, Deep-Pocketed Shadow Campaigns Pervade Midterms Secretive, Deep-Pocketed Shadow Campaigns Pervade Midterms
Campaign-finance operations have mutated at a frightening pace each successive election since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision—and this year may represent t...
Oct 22, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick
Can Rick Weiland Win in South Dakota? Can Rick Weiland Win in South Dakota?
The Democratic Senate candidate's prairie populism has made him competitive in this red state.
Oct 22, 2014 / Editorial / John Nichols
Hillary’s Nightmare? Hillary’s Nightmare?
Jim Webb raises deep questions about US militarism.
Oct 22, 2014 / Editorial / William Greider
How Mitch McConnell Is Bending Every Last Campaign Finance Rule How Mitch McConnell Is Bending Every Last Campaign Finance Rule
Post–Citizens United, candidates aren’t supposed to coordinate with “outside” spending groups—but even that minimal restriction isn’t being enforced.