Politics

John Nichols: The Iowa Caucuses Battle Has Been Ugly and Destructive Politics John Nichols: The Iowa Caucuses Battle Has Been Ugly and Destructive Politics

If we don't get serious about addressing Citizens United, we're going to end up with a much uglier, much more destructive politics.

Jan 3, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Rick Perry Loses His Mind but Not His Conservative Support Rick Perry Loses His Mind but Not His Conservative Support

Rick Perry’s recent statements have made even less sense than ever. But as long he doesn’t show hints of moderation, it doesn’t hurt him. 

Jan 3, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Six Ways Iowa Progressives Will Caucus

Six Ways Iowa Progressives Will Caucus Six Ways Iowa Progressives Will Caucus

“Move to Amend” proposals, uncommitted votes, anti-war votes for Ron Paul and occupying: Iowa progressives will use the caucuses to send messages.

Jan 3, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Slide Show: How the Iowa Caucuses Pervert the Democratic Process

Slide Show: How the Iowa Caucuses Pervert the Democratic Process Slide Show: How the Iowa Caucuses Pervert the Democratic Process

Jan 2, 2012 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Creating a New Economy in 2012 Katrina vanden Heuvel: Creating a New Economy in 2012

At the beginning of the 2012 election season, what is the outlook of some of the most important national issues?

Jan 2, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

How Republicans Can Reach African-Americans How Republicans Can Reach African-Americans

For starters, they can lay off of the racism.

Jan 2, 2012 / Blog / Jamelle Bouie

OpinionNation: Progressives and Ron Paul OpinionNation: Progressives and Ron Paul

The libertarian, anti-war candidate is surging in the GOP primary. Is this something progressives should cheer? Robert Scheer, Ben Adler and Katha Pollitt offer three views.

Jan 2, 2012 / OpinionNation / OpinionNation

Iowa’s $200-Per-Vote Caucuses Reward Negatives, Nastiness, Narrow Thinking

Iowa’s $200-Per-Vote Caucuses Reward Negatives, Nastiness, Narrow Thinking Iowa’s $200-Per-Vote Caucuses Reward Negatives, Nastiness, Narrow Thinking

Defined by big money, negative ads and a tiny base of voters, the Iowa caucuses start the election on all wrong premises.

Jan 2, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

The Handful of White People Who Choose Your Presidential Candidates

The Handful of White People Who Choose Your Presidential Candidates The Handful of White People Who Choose Your Presidential Candidates

Iowa and New Hampshire voters are supposedly better informed because they get to meet the presidential candidates in person. They aren’t. 

Jan 2, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Romney Worships 2011’s False Idol: Paul Ryan Romney Worships 2011’s False Idol: Paul Ryan

His embrace of Ryan might work with Iowa caucus voters, but it won't help Romney win general election voters who want to save Social Security.

Dec 30, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

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