Why Do Journalists Take Delusional Presidential Candidates So Seriously? Why Do Journalists Take Delusional Presidential Candidates So Seriously?
George Pataki’s campaign is a figment of his imagination. But that didn’t stop the press from covering it as if it were the real thing.
Jun 17, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman
A Shaky Start for Jeb Bush A Shaky Start for Jeb Bush
“He has been torn between defending and distancing himself from George W. Bush.” —The New York Times Jeb’s path was thought an easy stroll, But George has made it steeper…
Jun 17, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
6 Terrifying Quotes From GOP Candidates’ Announcement Speeches 6 Terrifying Quotes From GOP Candidates’ Announcement Speeches
Who let these people run?
Jun 17, 2015 / Editorial / The Nation
Donald Trump’s Absurdly Appropriate Candidacy Donald Trump’s Absurdly Appropriate Candidacy
The “you’re fired” billionaire is an oddly good fit for the 2016 presidential race.
Jun 17, 2015 / John Nichols
Jeb Bush Is Out of His Depth on Foreign Policy Jeb Bush Is Out of His Depth on Foreign Policy
The younger Bush may impress foreign leaders just because he’s not his brother—but that’s not enough.
Jun 16, 2015 / James Carden
Hillary Clinton Lays Out Her Presidential Vision on Roosevelt Island—but She Still Needs Some FDR Fire Hillary Clinton Lays Out Her Presidential Vision on Roosevelt Island—but She Still Needs Some FDR Fire
The 2016 front-runner needs to get comfortable—and specific—about calling out today’s economic royalists.
Jun 13, 2015 / John Nichols
Hillary Clinton and the New Politics of $15 Hillary Clinton and the New Politics of $15
This movement has made raising wages a big issue for 2016.
Jun 10, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols
Can Hillary Clinton Take Back the Concept of ‘Freedom’ From Conservatives? Can Hillary Clinton Take Back the Concept of ‘Freedom’ From Conservatives?
Clinton would do a great service to the country by offering Americans a more expansive view of what freedom requires, and what threatens it.
Jun 10, 2015 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Hillary Clinton’s Ethical Challenge Hillary Clinton’s Ethical Challenge
Let’s stipulate that the Clintons haven’t ever done anything unethical. They have to make sure the public believes that, too.
Jun 9, 2015 / Stephen Gillers
Wisconsin Straw Poll: Clinton 49 Percent, Sanders 41 Percent Wisconsin Straw Poll: Clinton 49 Percent, Sanders 41 Percent
Beyond Iowa and New Hampshire, the insurgent candidate shows signs of strength.
Jun 7, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols