The GOP Theo-Cons Hop on Board the Crazy Train The GOP Theo-Cons Hop on Board the Crazy Train
Attacks on church-state separation by Romney, Gingrich and Santorum reflect the growing power in the party of religious extremists.
Feb 29, 2012 / Editorial / John Nichols
The Man Behind Ron Paul The Man Behind Ron Paul
Why does 76 percent of the civil libertarian’s Super PAC money come from billionaire Peter Thiel, whose Palantir Technologies helps the government spy on citizens?
Right-Wing Racism: Past, Present—and Future Right-Wing Racism: Past, Present—and Future
The GOP panders to racists, and liberals are blamed for a “neurotic” obsession with race.
Feb 29, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman
Exit by Maine’s Olympia Snowe Creates Opening for Chellie Pingree Exit by Maine’s Olympia Snowe Creates Opening for Chellie Pingree
Her departure signals the end of moderate Republicanism—and clears the way for a progressive candidate.
Feb 29, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
More Weak Wins for Romney More Weak Wins for Romney
Mitt barely won his native state of Michigan. Republicans just aren’t that into him.
GOP Candidates Embrace Anti-Labor, Free-Market Fundamentalism GOP Candidates Embrace Anti-Labor, Free-Market Fundamentalism
The presidential contenders are pitching a teacher-bashing, union-damning fundamentalism that’s just as extreme as their religious demagoguery.
Feb 28, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Conservative Hobbyhorses for 2012 Conservative Hobbyhorses for 2012
Republicans have invented a new bunch of boogeymen. Here’s a guide to some of the most important memes on the right.
Scott Walker’s Koch Connection Goes Bad Scott Walker’s Koch Connection Goes Bad
Complaints have been filed with state and federal official regarding Illegal use of tax exempt status by billionaire David Koch.
Feb 24, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Romney’s Koch Brothers Connections Romney’s Koch Brothers Connections
Romney’s campaign is getting a major boost from the lead organizers behind the Tea Party.
Feb 24, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman
Romney’s Irresponsible Tax Plan Romney’s Irresponsible Tax Plan
Desperate to fend off Rick Santorum’s challenge from the right, Mitt released a plan to increase the deficit.