Bush as Bigfoot Bush as Bigfoot
“Bush’s considerable assets so far have done little to reshape the early polls or keep others out of the race. If anything, it’s the opposite.” —The Washington Post When Jeb’s bid was starting to kindle, The field was predicted to dwindle. Now most pols agree: How tough can he be? He can’t even scare Bobby Jindal.
Apr 29, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
David Koch on the 2016 GOP Nominee: ‘It Should Be Scott Walker.’ But… David Koch on the 2016 GOP Nominee: ‘It Should Be Scott Walker.’ But…
The Kochs adore Walker, but there’s a problem. He polls poorly against Clinton—even in his home state.
Apr 21, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols
Marco Rubio Declares Marco Rubio Declares
By coming in the race before Jeb Bush He shows he’s not in Bush’s hands just putty. And facing Paul and Cruz, his slogan’s clear: “Vote Marco Rubio— A Tad Less Nutty”
Apr 14, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Rand Paul Loves Big Government Rand Paul Loves Big Government
When it counts, the newest Republican presidential candidate sides with autocrats who thwart local control, democracy and, yes, liberty.
Apr 7, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols
God Is a Republican God Is a Republican
And he wants you to put down your tallywhacker right now.
Apr 7, 2015 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow
Ted Cruz Is Practically President Already Ted Cruz Is Practically President Already
He’s just five simple steps away from being elected.
Mar 31, 2015 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow
When Leftists Become Conservatives When Leftists Become Conservatives
It sure is a bracing feeling for the chair-bound intellectual to imagine himself the drivetrain in the engine of history.
Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Rick Perlstein
Who’s Accountable for Ferguson’s Crimes? No One, It Seems Who’s Accountable for Ferguson’s Crimes? No One, It Seems
Here’s another reminder that “personal responsibility” is a principle relevant only to the poor and the black.
Mar 23, 2015 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge
These Republicans Want to Take Away Your Weekend These Republicans Want to Take Away Your Weekend
In Wisconsin, a new bill is threatening to kill workers’ one day of rest.
Mar 19, 2015 / Moshe Z. Marvit
Republicans to America: JK Republicans to America: JK
Undermining nuclear negotiations was just a joke!
Mar 17, 2015 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow