Politics

The Rise of Chris Christie, Governor Wrecking Ball

The Rise of Chris Christie, Governor Wrecking Ball The Rise of Chris Christie, Governor Wrecking Ball

With callous austerity measures, New Jersey's Chris Christie has made himself a contender.

Nov 17, 2010 / Feature / Michael Tracey

Mad Men vs. Math Men Mad Men vs. Math Men

Unless and until progressives change the mind sets of the tens of millions of people who believe right-wing mythology, future elections will have disappointing results for progress...

Nov 17, 2010 / Danny Goldberg

Pelosi Easily Retains Leadership Post; Now She Must Lead Pelosi Easily Retains Leadership Post; Now She Must Lead

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will now be House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, as Democratic leader wins by 3-1 margin in caucus vote.

Nov 17, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

Ari Berman: How Can Obama Energize His Base? Ari Berman: How Can Obama Energize His Base?

According to Ari Berman, Obama has failed to connect with the grassroots organizers that helped get him into office, and the results of this misstep can be clearly seen in th...

Nov 17, 2010 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Ari Berman: How Can Obama Energize His Base? Ari Berman: How Can Obama Energize His Base?

According to Ari Berman, Obama has failed to connect with the grassroots organizers that helped get him into office, and the results of this misstep can be clearly seen in the ...

Nov 17, 2010 / Video / Brave New Conversations

GOP Senator Says Palin Lacks Leadership Qualities and ‘Intellectual Curiosity’ GOP Senator Says Palin Lacks Leadership Qualities and ‘Intellectual Curiosity’

Murkowski brings up the unspoken concern among those who know about Palin best: The former governor might not be the sharpest tack in the box.

Nov 17, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

Use Your Executive Authority, President Obama Use Your Executive Authority, President Obama

According to the Center for American Progress, the president has the power to use executive orders, rulemaking and diplomacy to further a progressive agenda without ever consulting...

Nov 16, 2010 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Pelosi’s Real Leadership Challenge: Sorting Out the Charlie Rangel Ethics Mess Pelosi’s Real Leadership Challenge: Sorting Out the Charlie Rangel Ethics Mess

The Speaker will remain Democratic leader. Now she is going to have to take the lead in sorting out the Congressional response to the messy case of a veteran Democrat.

Nov 16, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell—Anyone, Anywhere

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell—Anyone, Anywhere Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell—Anyone, Anywhere

Even proponents of repeal assume that DADT only interferes with the ability of gay servicemembers to serve openly, leaving them to conduct their private lives in, well, private. We...

Nov 16, 2010 / Daniel Redman and Ilona Turner

A Split in the GOP? A Tea Party Third Party? John McCain Says It Could Happen A Split in the GOP? A Tea Party Third Party? John McCain Says It Could Happen

The party's 2008 presidential nominee stokes talk of a GOP split.

Nov 16, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

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