Political Figures

Obama’s Toughest Task Obama’s Toughest Task

Obama's address to Congress was a gift to a dispirited nation. Now the hard work begins to transform vision to reality--but how can we do it by waging another war?

Feb 25, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer

President Obama and Progressives President Obama and Progressives

The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel argues progressives must keep pressure on the administration to move the country in a new direction.

Feb 16, 2009 / The Real News Network

The Nation’s Victory Navasky on Obama The Nation’s Victory Navasky on Obama

Navasky elaborates on his theory that President Obama might just be a "liberal in centrist clothing."

Feb 9, 2009 / The Real News Network

Olbermann to Cheney: Please Go Away Olbermann to Cheney: Please Go Away

Keith Olbermann offers a thorough point-by-point rebuke of Cheney's recent terrorist fear-mongering.

Feb 6, 2009 / Countdown

Biden v. Summers Biden v. Summers

As Larry Summers takes a dominant role in crafting economic policy, it's up to Joe Biden to protect the interests of the middle class.

Feb 4, 2009 / Chris Hayes

‘Retire Bush’ Contest Winner ‘Retire Bush’ Contest Winner

The prize, an original drawing by Edward Sorel, is awarded to Kristen Wack. Here is what she thinks Bush should do in retirement, along with some other ideas.

Feb 4, 2009 / The Editors

The Pseudo Stimulus The Pseudo Stimulus

There is much less to Obama's stimulus plan than meets the eye. What's he going to do about it?

Feb 3, 2009 / Feature / James S. Henry

Mystery of the Missing Pardons Mystery of the Missing Pardons

Why were there no mentions of pardons before Bush boarded that helicopter to obscurity?

Feb 2, 2009 / Terry Jones

Obama’s Better Bailout Obama’s Better Bailout

He's off to a good start, but it's up to ordinary people who are hurting in this economy, to make sure Obama bailout benefits them and not the power players.

Jan 28, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer

Missing Howard Dean Missing Howard Dean

Why has Howard Dean become a virtual stranger to the Democratic Party he helped revive?

Jan 22, 2009 / The Editors

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