Another Racial Misstep for Perry? Another Racial Misstep for Perry?
Rick Perry’s campaign, beset by a report that his hunting ranch had a racist name, makes a questionable scheduling decision.
Oct 11, 2011 / Ben Adler
Three Lessons From the Values Voter Summit Three Lessons From the Values Voter Summit
What a visit to the heart of American social conservatism tells us about the presidential race.
Oct 10, 2011 / Ben Adler
Mitt Romney Faces Hostility at Values Voter Summit Mitt Romney Faces Hostility at Values Voter Summit
The former social moderate is trying to win over the religious right. But he is being dragged into a feud with extremist pastors.
Oct 8, 2011 / Ben Adler
Should Obama Face a Challenge in the Democratic Primary? Should Obama Face a Challenge in the Democratic Primary?
Facing a primary challenger might force Obama to embrace progressive ideals—and he can’t win 2012 if he doesn’t.
Oct 5, 2011 / Feature / John Nichols
Ari Berman on the GOP’s War on Voting Ari Berman on the GOP’s War on Voting
The voting rights of more than 5 million people will be affected by the legislation. The number is higher than the margin of victory in two of the past three presidential elections...
Oct 4, 2011 / Press Room
Obama Denounces New GOP Voting Laws, Says the Justice Department Is Investigating Obama Denounces New GOP Voting Laws, Says the Justice Department Is Investigating
The president calls new GOP voting changes a “big mistake” and instructs the Justice Department to investigate.
Oct 4, 2011 / Ari Berman
Taking a Close Look at Rick Perry’s Civil Rights Record Taking a Close Look at Rick Perry’s Civil Rights Record
The name of his family hunting ranch raises questions about his race politics. So what’s his record on civil rights issues?
Oct 4, 2011 / Ben Adler
With Obama Veering Corporate On Trade, Democrats Need to ‘Distinguish Themselves From the President’ With Obama Veering Corporate On Trade, Democrats Need to ‘Distinguish Themselves From the President’
A savvy Democratic congressman warns that House and Senate Democrats had best be thinking about how to run and win even if Obama stumbles. History suggests that his point is ...
Oct 3, 2011 / John Nichols
Should Chris Christie Run for President? Should Chris Christie Run for President?
Come on Christie, just do it.
Oct 3, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie
Michele Bachmann’s Pre–New Deal Jurisprudence Michele Bachmann’s Pre–New Deal Jurisprudence
Bachmann claims that a state individual health insurance mandate, not just the federal one, is unconstitutional.
Sep 30, 2011 / Ben Adler