Politics

Meet Bob McDonnell, the Right’s Fallen Rising Star Meet Bob McDonnell, the Right’s Fallen Rising Star

The Virginia governor would be a leading contender for the Republican vice-presidential nomination if he hadn’t signed an extreme anti–abortion rights bill. 

Jun 12, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Reflections From Netroots Nation: Seven Years Later Reflections From Netroots Nation: Seven Years Later

At the seventh annual gathering of Netroots, the progressive movement focuses on lessons learned. 

Jun 12, 2012 / Blog / Ilyse Hogue

Chris Hayes: Let’s Put Obama’s ‘Fine’ Gaffe In Context Chris Hayes: Let’s Put Obama’s ‘Fine’ Gaffe In Context

Nation Editor at Large sat down with Meghan McCain to discuss Obama’s private sector gaffe and the possible White House information leaks. They didn't see eye to eye.  

Jun 11, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Republicans Are Taking the Cops Off the Derivatives Beat Republicans Are Taking the Cops Off the Derivatives Beat

An obscure federal agency regulates complicated financial markets as well as oil speculators, and Republicans want to cut its funding.

Jun 11, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

Ari Berman: The War on Voting Rights Ari Berman: The War on Voting Rights

How the right is restricting voting rights across the country.

Jun 11, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Northrop Grumman’s Revolving Door With Congress Northrop Grumman’s Revolving Door With Congress

Why did the defense giant award a lobbyist a $500,000 bonus just weeks before he became a Congressional staffer shaping military policy?

Jun 11, 2012 / Lee Fang

How the Wisconsin Uprising Got Hijacked How the Wisconsin Uprising Got Hijacked

Why electoral politics sold out the popular uprising in the Badger State—and why it’s not all over.

Jun 11, 2012 / Andy Kroll

Romney’s All Wrong on Public Sector Employment

Romney’s All Wrong on Public Sector Employment Romney’s All Wrong on Public Sector Employment

The latest election spat holds an important clue about who has real solutions for the stagnant recovery.

Jun 11, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Tight Race for Giffords Seat Sends Big Signals About November Tight Race for Giffords Seat Sends Big Signals About November

If Dems win, it boosts a Southwestern strategy for taking the House and presidency.

Jun 11, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Walker Wins, Money Shouts Walker Wins, Money Shouts

Eric on the Times review of The Cause and Reed on Charles Lane's particular style of punditry.

Jun 8, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman

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