Campaigns and Elections

Touting Green Revolution, Ziggy Marley Campaigns For Pot Legalization Touting Green Revolution, Ziggy Marley Campaigns For Pot Legalization

Reggae star Ziggy Marley is the new songwriter and pundit for the Prop 19 campaign.

Oct 22, 2010 / Ari Melber

Democrats Reward Blue Dogs, Penalize Obama Democrats Democrats Reward Blue Dogs, Penalize Obama Democrats

Why are Democrats cutting off those Democrats who've supported Obama while rewarding the Blue Dogs who've blocked his legislative agenda with campaign cash?

Oct 22, 2010 / Ari Berman

Alan Grayson Versus The Whiner Alan Grayson Versus The Whiner

In a high-profile race, the Republican candidate refuses to debate. Why? Because the Democratic incumbent might upset him.

Oct 21, 2010 / John Nichols

Who Profits From Silly Campaign Season? Who Profits From Silly Campaign Season?

We need another word for silly season. It's way beyond silly how some are competing in this midterm race.

Oct 21, 2010 / Laura Flanders

The Breakdown: How Will Citizens United Shape Our Democracy?

The Breakdown: How Will Citizens United Shape Our Democracy? The Breakdown: How Will Citizens United Shape Our Democracy?

Lawrence Lessig talks to Chris Hayes about what progressives can do to combat the destructive effects of corporate money in elections.

Oct 21, 2010 / Chris Hayes

The Extremist GOP

The Extremist GOP The Extremist GOP

Moderates are no longer welcome in the GOP—and Democrats shouldn't try to compromise with what the party's become.

Oct 20, 2010 / The Editors

Down-Ballot Power

Down-Ballot Power Down-Ballot Power

Unfortunately for Democrats, who have dominated statehouse politics since 2006, the party’s troubles at the national level extend to the states.

Oct 20, 2010 / John Nichols

Moving Forward Moving Forward

Why progressives need to own Obama's achievements—and build a movement to pressure him to do more.

Oct 20, 2010 / Feature / Gara LaMarche and Deepak Bhargava

Nation Conversations: Richard Kim and John Nichols on Elections 2010

Nation Conversations: Richard Kim and John Nichols on Elections 2010 Nation Conversations: Richard Kim and John Nichols on Elections 2010

Are the Democrats cooked for 2010? Will the GOP continue it's rightward drift? Richard Kim and John Nichols explain, aboard the 2010 Nation Cruise.

Oct 20, 2010 / The Nation

Predator’s Ball Predator’s Ball

The Republicans' reliance on corporate underwriting belies their recent commitment to populist democratic action.

Oct 20, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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