Elections

Jeremy Scahill: How US Foreign Policy Has Lurched Rightward

Jeremy Scahill: How US Foreign Policy Has Lurched Rightward Jeremy Scahill: How US Foreign Policy Has Lurched Rightward

When voters go to the booth next year, how will they vote on foreign policy? What options do they have?

Dec 22, 2011 / Francis Reynolds

Out, Damn Newt: 5 Reasons Why Gingrich Is Headed for Footnote Status Out, Damn Newt: 5 Reasons Why Gingrich Is Headed for Footnote Status

The former Speaker is sliding fast in the polls. There's more to this than just attack ads. He was doomed from the start by his own rancid record.

Dec 22, 2011 / John Nichols

When GOP Walks, Dems Must Move From Blame to Fight When GOP Walks, Dems Must Move From Blame to Fight

Unless there’s a blueprint to break the Republican strategy of hostage taking, the Dems will be left trumpeting their own weakness to avoid blame.

Dec 22, 2011 / Ilyse Hogue

Why Ron Paul Is Not the Tea Party Candidate Why Ron Paul Is Not the Tea Party Candidate

Ron Paul may be the purest fiscal conservative, but Tea Partiers have the same concerns about him that other Republicans do: foreign policy and electability. 

Dec 22, 2011 / Ben Adler

Why Do GOP Bosses Fear Ron Paul?

Why Do GOP Bosses Fear Ron Paul? Why Do GOP Bosses Fear Ron Paul?

Paul’s criticisms of military interventionism and crony capitalism scare the establishment, but grassroots Republicans are intrigued by his old-fashioned conservatism.

Dec 21, 2011 / John Nichols

Iowa Challenge for Obama: Dem Caucus Votes for ‘Uncommitted’ Slate Iowa Challenge for Obama: Dem Caucus Votes for ‘Uncommitted’ Slate

Health Care Not Warfare campaigners propose a Democratic Caucus alternative to Obama: an uncommitted slate. Others urge caucus goers from both parties to reject current contenders ...

Dec 20, 2011 / John Nichols

Does Romney Oppose Discrimination Against Gays? Does Romney Oppose Discrimination Against Gays?

Gov. Mitt Romney claims to have consistently opposed anti-gay discrimination throughout his career, but his past statements contradict him. 

Dec 19, 2011 / Ben Adler

Robert Reich to President Obama: Support Us and We’ll Support You

Robert Reich to President Obama: Support Us and We’ll Support You Robert Reich to President Obama: Support Us and We’ll Support You

What should President Obama do to win our support?

Dec 19, 2011 / Robert B. Reich

Caucuses Will Still Lack Absentee Voting Caucuses Will Still Lack Absentee Voting

Republican caucuses, including the influential first in the nation contest in Iowa, will disenfranchise the disabled and members of the military. 

Dec 19, 2011 / Ben Adler

Wisconsin Recall Calculus: $5M Distant Dollars v. 500,000 Citizens Wisconsin Recall Calculus: $5M Distant Dollars v. 500,000 Citizens

Governor Walker thinks his money can beat a recall. He’s wrong.

Dec 19, 2011 / John Nichols

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