Rand Paul Courts Establishment Money, but the GOP Establishment Bites Back Rand Paul Courts Establishment Money, but the GOP Establishment Bites Back
Paul backers were ousted in an Iowa GOP state party coup.
May 1, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Senate Plans Vote on Constitutional Amendment to Counter ‘Plutocracy’ Politics Senate Plans Vote on Constitutional Amendment to Counter ‘Plutocracy’ Politics
Congress will consider necessary response to Citizens United and McCutcheon rulings.
Apr 30, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
A New Poll Highlights the Splintered State of the Republican Party A New Poll Highlights the Splintered State of the Republican Party
Hillary Clinton lapped all the GOP candidates. For Christie, the news is that he might still recover.
Apr 29, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Why We Can’t Erase Vietnam From LBJ’s Legacy Why We Can’t Erase Vietnam From LBJ’s Legacy
The fiftieth anniversary celebrations of Johnson’s Great Society agenda should not overlook the travesties of the war.
Apr 23, 2014 / Ronnie Dugger
Christie Hones His 2016 Stump Speech at a Chamber of Commerce Event Christie Hones His 2016 Stump Speech at a Chamber of Commerce Event
But the scandals seem inexorable.
Apr 23, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Elizabeth Warren May Not Be Ready to Run for President, but Her Book Is Elizabeth Warren May Not Be Ready to Run for President, but Her Book Is
A Fighting Chance is a poignant, populist book that frames a direction for Democrats.
Apr 23, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
Christie Is Using Romney Ties to Kickstart His 2016 Bid Christie Is Using Romney Ties to Kickstart His 2016 Bid
If the New Jersey governor falters, Jeb Bush is waiting—but he has troubles of his own.
Apr 21, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
With 8 Million and Counting ACA Sign-Ups, Sebelius Could Run for Senate With 8 Million and Counting ACA Sign-Ups, Sebelius Could Run for Senate
A Kansas represented by the outgoing HHS secretary would tell Democrats to get over their timidity.
Apr 18, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
How Wall Street Money Is Driving Out the Last Populist House Republican How Wall Street Money Is Driving Out the Last Populist House Republican
The GOP favorite to replace North Carolina senator Walter Jones is a longtime political consultant for the biggest predators on Wall Street.
Is Chris Christie Gaining Traction for 2016? Is Chris Christie Gaining Traction for 2016?
So far, no smoking gun. But there are now four separate investigations underway, with new leads to follow.
Apr 17, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss