Political Figures

Presidential Adventures in Herding Cats Presidential Adventures in Herding Cats

Obama gave a great speech on jobs, but it’s not enough to ensure Democratic party unity.

Sep 14, 2011 / Blog / Jamelle Bouie

Anti-Obama Vs. Pro-Medicare: House Elections Today Test 2012 Messages Anti-Obama Vs. Pro-Medicare: House Elections Today Test 2012 Messages

Both sides will spin to win House races in New York and Nevada, but the results will be telling.

Sep 13, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Obama Has Steered the Debate Back Toward Jobs; Now, He Must Go Out and Win It Obama Has Steered the Debate Back Toward Jobs; Now, He Must Go Out and Win It

The president needs to turn the heat up on Congress. Way up. And the way to do this is not by offering to compromise or by talking about working with “my friends on the other...

Sep 9, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

America to Obama, ‘Stand Up for Yourself’ America to Obama, ‘Stand Up for Yourself’

Recent polls show that the country is ready for President Obama to confront the GOP.

Sep 7, 2011 / The Notion / Jamelle Bouie

Obama Better Give One Hell of a Speech

Obama Better Give One Hell of a Speech Obama Better Give One Hell of a Speech

Zero job growth, a 16.2 percent real unemployment rate, a shrinking work week, declining pay: Obama has his Labor Day work cut out for him.

Sep 2, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

The Years Since 9/11: A Lost Decade

The Years Since 9/11: A Lost Decade The Years Since 9/11: A Lost Decade

In the aftermath of that terrible day, we had a chance to build our politics around social solidarity. Instead, George W. Bush led the charge to a politics of fear.

Aug 31, 2011 / Editorial / The Editors

Cheney’s Alternative History of Hurricane Katrina Response Concludes: ‘Heck of a Job, Bushie!’ Cheney’s Alternative History of Hurricane Katrina Response Concludes: ‘Heck of a Job, Bushie!’

As Americans mark the sixth anniversary of the Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, the former vice president claims George Bush got things right. It's an Orwellian rewrite of hist...

Aug 30, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Conservative Criticism of Rick Perry’s Corporate Cronyism Conservative Criticism of Rick Perry’s Corporate Cronyism

Some conservatives have disapprovingly noted Rick Perry’s penchant for sharing government funds with campaign contributors. 

Aug 19, 2011 / The Notion / Ben Adler

George W. Obama? Symptoms of the Bush-Obama Presidency George W. Obama? Symptoms of the Bush-Obama Presidency

Is it too soon to speak of the Bush-Obama presidency? A look at Obama's perpetuation of Bush's economic and national security policies. 

Aug 18, 2011 / David Bromwich

Bernie Sanders: America Needs a Bold Jobs Plan Bernie Sanders: America Needs a Bold Jobs Plan

Vermont Senator: “Instead of balancing the budget on the backs of working families, the elderly, the children, the sick and the most vulnerable, it is time to ask the wealthi...

Aug 18, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

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