Koch Brothers, ALEC, Governor Walker Renew the Reagan Delusion Koch Brothers, ALEC, Governor Walker Renew the Reagan Delusion
Wisconsin's Scott Walker is positioning himself as the next Reagan by making union-busting a GOP sacrament. Conservatives are eating it up. But will a recall derail him?
Feb 11, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Santorum, Gingrich Give Dour Speeches at CPAC Santorum, Gingrich Give Dour Speeches at CPAC
Rick and Newt say they would replicate Reagan’s playbook, but they lack his optimistic appeal.
Pro-Choice and Catholic Groups Praise Compromise on Contraceptive Access Pro-Choice and Catholic Groups Praise Compromise on Contraceptive Access
Does the US Conference of Catholic Bishops care more about playing politics than serving Catholics?
Feb 10, 2012 / Blog / Emily Douglas
White Christian Nationalism at CPAC White Christian Nationalism at CPAC
The Conservative Political Action Conference hosted a panel on “The Failure of Multiculturalism” with some sketchy speakers.
Why Republicans Love Marco Rubio Why Republicans Love Marco Rubio
Republicans think Rubio can help them win over Latinos. His right[wing views should prevent that, but he is the GOP's most charismatic politician.
Sheldon Adelson and the End of American Anti-Semitism Sheldon Adelson and the End of American Anti-Semitism
How can it be that the “richest Jew in the world” can buy the foreign policy of a major party’s presidential contender and “the Jews” have somehow escaped the blame?
Feb 8, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman
The GOP’s Enthusiasm Gap The GOP’s Enthusiasm Gap
GOP presidential primary turnout is well below 2008 levels, a worrying sign for Republicans in 2012.
Feb 8, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman
‘Anybody But Romney’ Wins Everywhere, as GOP Turnout Tanks ‘Anybody But Romney’ Wins Everywhere, as GOP Turnout Tanks
After eight primaries and caucuses, the ordained GOP front-runner has lost the majority of contests. In Minnesota, 83 percent of Republicans rejected Romney, and turnout was down a...
Feb 8, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Santorum’s Symbolic Victories Santorum’s Symbolic Victories
Don’t believe the media hype. Tuesday’s events awarded no delegates, and it’s too soon to say what Rick Santorum’s nominal wins will mean.
Proposition 8 Is Unconstitutional. What’s Next for the Anti-Gay Law? Proposition 8 Is Unconstitutional. What’s Next for the Anti-Gay Law?
Anti-gay marriage proponents should think twice before asking the US Supreme Court to take this case.
Feb 8, 2012 / Nancy Goldstein