Political Figures

Bush’s Budget Legacy Bush’s Budget Legacy

Curb your enthusiasm. No matter who wins, we can't reverse the damage of Bush's bloated military budget.

Feb 6, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

The Huckabee Factor The Huckabee Factor

With talk of a possible VP slot and a dedicated core of supporters, the former Arkansas governor's popularity shows the Christian right's not done yet.

Feb 4, 2008 / Feature / Sarah Posner

The Ron Paul Economy The Ron Paul Economy

OK, three-quarters of what he says is wacky. But his view of the Fed's contribution to rampant inflation is right on the money.

Jan 31, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

The Choice The Choice

Here's why Obama is the left's best chance to take back the country.

Jan 31, 2008 / Feature / Chris Hayes

Disowned by the Ownership Society Disowned by the Ownership Society

Bush turns out to be the undertaker of the free market's false promises to ordinary Americans.

Jan 31, 2008 / Column / Naomi Klein

Exit Edwards, Stage Left Exit Edwards, Stage Left

His candidacy is ended, but John Edwards should continue his campaign to make economic justice in America the Democrats' core message.

Jan 31, 2008 / John Nichols

Bush’s Last Hurrah Bush’s Last Hurrah

What happens when the President gives a State of the Union address and nobody listens?

Jan 31, 2008 / The Editors

Obama, Clinton and the War Obama, Clinton and the War

Ted Kennedy's endorsement of Barack Obama sheds some needed light on Hillary's hawkishness and the real differences between the candidates.

Jan 30, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

Bush’s War of All Against All Bush’s War of All Against All

A leader who waged war with impunity shouldn't be surprised to someday be called to account for his actions.

Jan 29, 2008 / Allan Nairn

A Torch Passed A Torch Passed

With a veritable Mount Rushmore of Kennedy faces arrayed behind him, Barack Obama received powerful symbolic and political support from the icons of the liberal establishment.

Jan 29, 2008 / Feature / Amy Alexander

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