Political Figures

Bill Clinton’s Legacy of Denial Bill Clinton’s Legacy of Denial

Does Bill Clinton still not grasp that the current economic crisis is in large measure his legacy?

Jun 22, 2011 / Robert Scheer

Melissa Harris-Perry: How Obama Can Capture the Spirit of 2008 in 2012 Melissa Harris-Perry: How Obama Can Capture the Spirit of 2008 in 2012

How can Obama recapture the momentum of 2008? The Nation's Melissa Harris-Perry discusses the president's re-election strategies and how this season's quickly-changing dynamics wil...

Jun 21, 2011 / Video / MSNBC

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Time to Abandon Our ‘War-Footing’ Mentality Katrina vanden Heuvel: Time to Abandon Our ‘War-Footing’ Mentality

Politicians are finally catching up with the American people by questioning our continued involvement in Afghanistan.

Jun 20, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Which Old White President Does Obama Most Resemble? Which Old White President Does Obama Most Resemble?

Conservatives attack President Obama as a Jimmy Carter, but he's really more of a George H.W. Bush.

Jun 17, 2011 / The Notion / Jamelle Bouie

Six Questions Tonight’s GOP Debaters Don’t Want to Discuss

Six Questions Tonight’s GOP Debaters Don’t Want to Discuss Six Questions Tonight’s GOP Debaters Don’t Want to Discuss

"Shouldn't we just get rid of Medicare?” "What's with Obamneycare?” and "Weiner versus Vitter?”

Jun 13, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Will the GOP Debate Be Civilized or a Slugfest? Will the GOP Debate Be Civilized or a Slugfest?

George Zornick joins the Washington Times’s Charles Hurt on C-SPAN's Washington Journal to break down GOP strategy, the beginnings of the electoral horse ...

Jun 13, 2011 / Video / C-SPAN

If Weiner Resigns, David Vitter Should Go Too If Weiner Resigns, David Vitter Should Go Too

The GOP hosts a fancy fundraiser for the disgraced Senator Vitter while demanding Representative Weiner’s immediate resignation.

Jun 9, 2011 / The Notion / Leslie Savan

Has Obama Found a Replacement for Elizabeth Warren at the CFPB? Has Obama Found a Replacement for Elizabeth Warren at the CFPB?

The Obama Administration seems determined to push Elizabeth Warren out the door at the very moment it needs her the most.

Jun 9, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Berman

On Weinergate: Why Weiner’s Not a Victim On Weinergate: Why Weiner’s Not a Victim

This isn't about Anthony Weiner's marriage or sex life. I’m angry he would risk his important role in the public debate by knowingly giving strangers access to such embarrass...

Jun 8, 2011 / The Notion / Dana Goldstein

On Weinergate: Before Throwing Stones… On Weinergate: Before Throwing Stones…

Journalists who embolden Andrew Breitbart by treating this gossip as serious news should think twice.

Jun 8, 2011 / The Notion / Amanda Marcotte

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