Alison Lundergan Grimes: Secret Koch Conference Recording Is Mitch McConnell’s ‘47 Percent Moment’ Alison Lundergan Grimes: Secret Koch Conference Recording Is Mitch McConnell’s ‘47 Percent Moment’
McConnell and his opponent respond to secret recordings—obtained by the The Nation—of McConnell speaking to a roomful of millionaires and billionaires.
Aug 28, 2014 / Nation in the News / Press Room
A Kentucky Objection to McConnell’s Pandering to Millionaires and Billionaires A Kentucky Objection to McConnell’s Pandering to Millionaires and Billionaires
A secret tape of a senator at a Koch brothers event becomes an issue in a key Senate race.
Aug 28, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
When Dick Cheney Swatted an ‘Annoying Mosquito’ Named Paul Ryan When Dick Cheney Swatted an ‘Annoying Mosquito’ Named Paul Ryan
Ryan still doesn’t get that attacking Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid is political nonstarter.
Aug 21, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
Hinting at 2016, Christie Wades Through a Boardwalk Protest to Slam State Workers Again Hinting at 2016, Christie Wades Through a Boardwalk Protest to Slam State Workers Again
At the heart of Christie’s campaign is a plan to drive a wedge between state workers and middle-class taxpayers.
Aug 15, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
How the Left Is Revitalizing Itself How the Left Is Revitalizing Itself
There’s more collaboration between progressive groups—and more coordination among donors—than ever before.
Aug 13, 2014 / Feature / Gara LaMarche
Scott Walker Has a Rough Race on His Hands—and It’s Not for President Scott Walker Has a Rough Race on His Hands—and It’s Not for President
A big primary win and solid poll numbers put a Democrat in serious contention against Wisconsin’s governor.
Aug 13, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
The Burkean Regicide The Burkean Regicide
Does David Bromwich’s idea of a Burkean left amount to anything more than contempt for Obama?
Aug 12, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Samuel Moyn
Why Some People Just Aren’t Buying Glenn Beck’s ‘Evolved’ Politics Why Some People Just Aren’t Buying Glenn Beck’s ‘Evolved’ Politics
Has Glenn Beck really changed?
Aug 8, 2014 / Blog / Leslie Savan
Dogged by Protests and Scandal, Christie Forges Ahead for 2016 Dogged by Protests and Scandal, Christie Forges Ahead for 2016
Polls show surprising support among Republicans for the New Jersey governor.
Aug 8, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Christie and Romney Are Odds-On Allies, if Not Favorites, for 2016 Christie and Romney Are Odds-On Allies, if Not Favorites, for 2016
GOP voters wax nostalgic for the former Massachusetts governor, while seeming to favor the New Jersey governor in polls.
Aug 6, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss