Campaigns and Elections

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

The GOP Race to Eliminate Government Entirely

The GOP Race to Eliminate Government Entirely The GOP Race to Eliminate Government Entirely

As the Fox News/Google debate made clear, the Republican primary is devolving into an absurd contest over which candidate for government office will destroy government most.

Sep 23, 2011 / Ben Adler

Center-Right Leftism Center-Right Leftism

Is the DC media really this confused about public opinion on taxing millionaires?

Sep 22, 2011 / Ari Melber

Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and John Nichols on Rick Perry’s War on Democracy

Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and John Nichols on Rick Perry’s War on Democracy Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and John Nichols on Rick Perry’s War on Democracy

Why is one of the leading Republican candidates for president trying to stop the direct election of senators?

Sep 21, 2011 / The Nation

Rick Perry, Marlboro Man

Rick Perry, Marlboro Man Rick Perry, Marlboro Man

Who will save America from the grip of unions, sissies, humiliation, crisis and malaise? The Texas governor fancies he’s the cowboy for the job.

Sep 21, 2011 / JoAnn Wypijewski

Will Mitt Romney Take His Push for Credibility Too Far? Will Mitt Romney Take His Push for Credibility Too Far?

The path to the Republican nomination will require Romney to promise things that are anathema to mainstream voters.

Sep 21, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie

Rick Perry Plays to Right-Wing Fantasy That Obama Opposes Israel

Rick Perry Plays to Right-Wing Fantasy That Obama Opposes Israel Rick Perry Plays to Right-Wing Fantasy That Obama Opposes Israel

The Texas Governor addressed pro-Israel activists in New York, telling them he would be a stauncher ally than President Obama.

Sep 20, 2011 / Ben Adler

Republican Candidates Respond to Obama’s Deficit Reduction Plan Republican Candidates Respond to Obama’s Deficit Reduction Plan

The leading Republican presidential candidates reacted swiftly with dishonest and ideological claims to President Obama’s plan to reduce the deficit by $4 trillion.

Sep 20, 2011 / Ben Adler

Why Bachmann Keeps Attacking Perry Over the HPV Vaccine Why Bachmann Keeps Attacking Perry Over the HPV Vaccine

She's been relentlessly hammering Perry over the seemingly minor issue. What's up with that?

Sep 19, 2011 / Ben Adler

Trump’s So ‘Impressed’ With Perry That He Forgets the GOP Fave’s Name… and Talks Up an Independent Bid Trump’s So ‘Impressed’ With Perry That He Forgets the GOP Fave’s Name… and Talks Up an Independent Bid

Republicans are all excited about the Texas governor’s presidential bid. But they don't know much about the man—as evidenced by Donald Trump’s celebration of his ...

Sep 16, 2011 / John Nichols

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