Campaigns and Elections

7 GOP Governors Who May Lose Re-Election

7 GOP Governors Who May Lose Re-Election 7 GOP Governors Who May Lose Re-Election

Their extremist policies have made them so vulnerable that corporate America is scrambling to save them.

Oct 1, 2014 / Editorial / John Nichols

Run, Karen, Run!

Run, Karen, Run! Run, Karen, Run!

Chicago Teachers Union leader Karen Lewis is eyeing Mayor Emanuel’s job.

Oct 1, 2014 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

The Supreme Court That Made It Easier to Buy Elections Just Made It Harder for People to Vote in Them

The Supreme Court That Made It Easier to Buy Elections Just Made It Harder for People to Vote in Them The Supreme Court That Made It Easier to Buy Elections Just Made It Harder for People to Vote in Them

Unfortunately, the High Court is focused on expanding the influence of billionaires, not voters.

Sep 30, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

Hardest-Hitting Anti-Koch Ad Ever

Hardest-Hitting Anti-Koch Ad Ever Hardest-Hitting Anti-Koch Ad Ever

Could ads like this stop the Kochs from buying the Senate?

Sep 25, 2014 / Blog / Leslie Savan

Eric Holder’s Voting Rights Legacy

Eric Holder’s Voting Rights Legacy Eric Holder’s Voting Rights Legacy

DOJ’s aggressive defense of voting rights is one of the most important aspects of Holder’s tenure.

Sep 25, 2014 / Blog / Ari Berman

Karl Rove Has a Democratic Candidate for Governor ‘Arrested’

Karl Rove Has a Democratic Candidate for Governor ‘Arrested’ Karl Rove Has a Democratic Candidate for Governor ‘Arrested’

Rove smears again, this time in Kansas.

Sep 22, 2014 / Blog / Leslie Savan

Out-of-State Money Surges Into Alabama Congressional Race

Out-of-State Money Surges Into Alabama Congressional Race Out-of-State Money Surges Into Alabama Congressional Race

Gary Palmer claims his think tank’s funding is “almost entirely” from individuals. That isn’t true.

Sep 18, 2014 / Blog / Eli Clifton

Why Hillary Clinton Needs Competition

Why Hillary Clinton Needs Competition Why Hillary Clinton Needs Competition

Katrina vanden Heuvel says voters want alternatives, and that competition in the Democratic primary would strengthen Hillary's campaign.

Sep 16, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

In Two Words, Hillary Clinton Just Revealed What’s Wrong With Her 2016 Candidacy

In Two Words, Hillary Clinton Just Revealed What’s Wrong With Her 2016 Candidacy In Two Words, Hillary Clinton Just Revealed What’s Wrong With Her 2016 Candidacy

Her performance in Iowa this weekend revealed a surprising lack of self-awareness. Plus, it was annoying.

Sep 15, 2014 / Blog / Leslie Savan

The Senate Tried to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Today. Guess What Stopped Them?

The Senate Tried to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Today. Guess What Stopped Them? The Senate Tried to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Today. Guess What Stopped Them?

But this fight is far from over.

Sep 11, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

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