Romney’s Last Stand at the Alamo Romney’s Last Stand at the Alamo
Texas will cap off the Southern primary elections where Santorum’s brand of conservatism could prove dangerous for Romney.
Mar 1, 2012 / Blog / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto
Bob Kerrey, Mass Murderer? Bob Kerrey, Mass Murderer?
Kerrey wants to run for the Senate, but back in 1968 he had a My Lai of his own.
Mar 1, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
The GOP Theo-Cons Hop on Board the Crazy Train The GOP Theo-Cons Hop on Board the Crazy Train
Attacks on church-state separation by Romney, Gingrich and Santorum reflect the growing power in the party of religious extremists.
Feb 29, 2012 / Editorial / John Nichols
The Man Behind Ron Paul The Man Behind Ron Paul
Why does 76 percent of the civil libertarian’s Super PAC money come from billionaire Peter Thiel, whose Palantir Technologies helps the government spy on citizens?
Exit by Maine’s Olympia Snowe Creates Opening for Chellie Pingree Exit by Maine’s Olympia Snowe Creates Opening for Chellie Pingree
Her departure signals the end of moderate Republicanism—and clears the way for a progressive candidate.
Feb 29, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
More Weak Wins for Romney More Weak Wins for Romney
Mitt barely won his native state of Michigan. Republicans just aren’t that into him.
Why the GOP Can’t Win in Michigan Why the GOP Can’t Win in Michigan
As Santorum and Romney battle each other in Michigan, the Republicans are losing the state.
Feb 28, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
John Nichols: Santorum Is the ‘Emergency Alternative’ to Romney John Nichols: Santorum Is the ‘Emergency Alternative’ to Romney
What some experts think will happen in upcoming Republican primaries, and why.
Feb 28, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
GOP Candidates Embrace Anti-Labor, Free-Market Fundamentalism GOP Candidates Embrace Anti-Labor, Free-Market Fundamentalism
The presidential contenders are pitching a teacher-bashing, union-damning fundamentalism that’s just as extreme as their religious demagoguery.
Feb 28, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Newt’s Last Prayer: Christian Dominionists Go Gingrich Newt’s Last Prayer: Christian Dominionists Go Gingrich
The candidate’s most useful supporters have been evangelicals who believe that government should be rooted in biblical law.
Feb 28, 2012 / Mariah Blake