Campaigns and Elections

With Obama Veering Corporate On Trade, Democrats Need to ‘Distinguish Themselves From the President’ With Obama Veering Corporate On Trade, Democrats Need to ‘Distinguish Themselves From the President’

 A savvy Democratic congressman warns that House and Senate Democrats had best be thinking about how to run and win even if Obama stumbles. History suggests that his point is ...

Oct 3, 2011 / John Nichols

Should Chris Christie Run for President? Should Chris Christie Run for President?

Come on Christie, just do it. 

Oct 3, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie

Michele Bachmann’s Pre–New Deal Jurisprudence Michele Bachmann’s Pre–New Deal Jurisprudence

Bachmann claims that a state individual health insurance mandate, not just the federal one, is unconstitutional. 

Sep 30, 2011 / Ben Adler

Michele Bachmann’s Pre-New Deal Jurisprudence Michele Bachmann’s Pre-New Deal Jurisprudence

 Bachmann claims that a state individual health insurance mandate, not just the federal one, is unconstitutional. 

Sep 30, 2011 / Ben Adler

Club for Growth Pressures Republican Candidates to Choose China Over US in Currency Manipulation Fight Club for Growth Pressures Republican Candidates to Choose China Over US in Currency Manipulation Fight

Right-wing group pressures Republicans to oppose any effort to impose tariffs on countries that manipulate currency in order to achieve economic dominance.

Sep 29, 2011 / John Nichols

How Would the Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care Reform Affect the Election? How Would the Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care Reform Affect the Election?

The Republican base is just as likely to be outraged by a decision on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. 

Sep 29, 2011 / Ben Adler

Mitt Romney’s Biggest Asset: Shamelessness Mitt Romney’s Biggest Asset: Shamelessness

Why does Mitt Romney get away with such dramatic flip-flops? Because he feels no obligation to be consistent or explain his reversals.

Sep 29, 2011 / Ben Adler

Big Business: Undo the Damage of ‘Citizens United’

Big Business: Undo the Damage of ‘Citizens United’ Big Business: Undo the Damage of ‘Citizens United’

 A new report blasting the phenomenon of secret, unlimited political contributions has some unusual supporters. 

Sep 28, 2011 / George Zornick

What Rick Perry Would Do to Medicaid What Rick Perry Would Do to Medicaid

As governor of Texas and a candidate for president, Perry has proposed to turn Medicaid into a block grant program. That would be devastating for people with disabilities. 

Sep 26, 2011 / Ben Adler

Why Ralph Nader, Cornel West, Jonathan Kozol Seek Primary Challenges to Obama Why Ralph Nader, Cornel West, Jonathan Kozol Seek Primary Challenges to Obama

Progressives sign a call for antiwar, anticorporate Democrats to mount primary campaigns to challenge Obama and the politics of compromise.

Sep 25, 2011 / John Nichols

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