Campaigns and Elections

Why South Africans Keep Voting for the ANC

Why South Africans Keep Voting for the ANC Why South Africans Keep Voting for the ANC

Despite major dissatisfaction amongst voters and opposition from fledgling alternative parties, the ruling African National Congress won by a landslide.

May 13, 2014 / Mara Kardas-Nelson and Benjamin Fogel

The Tea Party Is Falling Fast in Its Battle with the GOP Establishment

The Tea Party Is Falling Fast in Its Battle with the GOP Establishment The Tea Party Is Falling Fast in Its Battle with the GOP Establishment

In 2014, Democrats can’t rely on many kooky right-wingers handing them Senate races on platters.

May 13, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Democrat? Green? Independent? The ‘Run Bernie Run’ Jockeying

Democrat? Green? Independent? The ‘Run Bernie Run’ Jockeying Democrat? Green? Independent? The ‘Run Bernie Run’ Jockeying

Senator Sanders is considering a presidential bid. Activists want him to consider his political options.

May 12, 2014 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders Asks Fed Chair Whether the US Is an Oligarchy

Bernie Sanders Asks Fed Chair Whether the US Is an Oligarchy Bernie Sanders Asks Fed Chair Whether the US Is an Oligarchy

Janet Yellen admits evidence of how inequality is “very worrisome.”

May 7, 2014 / John Nichols

Voters Say ‘Yes’ to the Republican Who Said ‘No’ to Wall Street

Voters Say ‘Yes’ to the Republican Who Said ‘No’ to Wall Street Voters Say ‘Yes’ to the Republican Who Said ‘No’ to Wall Street

North Carolina Congressman Walter Jones beats the bankers, the lobbyists and the neocons.

May 7, 2014 / John Nichols

Neoconservative Super PAC Bets Big on North Carolina GOP Primary Challenge

Neoconservative Super PAC Bets Big on North Carolina GOP Primary Challenge Neoconservative Super PAC Bets Big on North Carolina GOP Primary Challenge

But its candidate would rather talk about fishing than foreign policy.

May 6, 2014 / Eli Clifton

Rand Paul Courts Establishment Money, but the GOP Establishment Bites Back

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 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Senate Plans Vote on Constitutional Amendment to Counter ‘Plutocracy’ Politics

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 / John Nichols

A New Poll Highlights the Splintered State of the Republican Party

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 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Why We Can’t Erase Vietnam From LBJ’s Legacy

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

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