Olympia Snowe and Misdiagnosing Gridlock Olympia Snowe and Misdiagnosing Gridlock
The Beltway press is lamenting the polarization of Washington, but it is also ignoring the real cause.
Feb 29, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Exit by Maine’s Olympia Snowe Creates Opening for Chellie Pingree Exit by Maine’s Olympia Snowe Creates Opening for Chellie Pingree
Her departure signals the end of moderate Republicanism—and clears the way for a progressive candidate.
Feb 29, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
More Weak Wins for Romney More Weak Wins for Romney
Mitt barely won his native state of Michigan. Republicans just aren’t that into him.
Explainer: Why Do We Need a Volcker Rule? Explainer: Why Do We Need a Volcker Rule?
The proposed rule drew a blizzard of criticism from the financial industry. Here’s why commercial banks shouldn’t be able to make risky bets.
Feb 28, 2012 / Mike Konczal
Why the GOP Can’t Win in Michigan Why the GOP Can’t Win in Michigan
As Santorum and Romney battle each other in Michigan, the Republicans are losing the state.
Feb 28, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
John Nichols: Santorum Is the ‘Emergency Alternative’ to Romney John Nichols: Santorum Is the ‘Emergency Alternative’ to Romney
What some experts think will happen in upcoming Republican primaries, and why.
Feb 28, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
White House Taking Heat on Afghanistan White House Taking Heat on Afghanistan
Recent violence has forced the administration to defend its strategy to stay for two more years.
Feb 28, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
What’s the Matter With Arizona? What’s the Matter With Arizona?
Arizona's brand of cowboy politics is volatile but not uncommon to the style of Western state politics.
Feb 28, 2012 / Blog / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto
GOP Candidates Embrace Anti-Labor, Free-Market Fundamentalism GOP Candidates Embrace Anti-Labor, Free-Market Fundamentalism
The presidential contenders are pitching a teacher-bashing, union-damning fundamentalism that’s just as extreme as their religious demagoguery.
Feb 28, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Newt’s Last Prayer: Christian Dominionists Go Gingrich Newt’s Last Prayer: Christian Dominionists Go Gingrich
The candidate’s most useful supporters have been evangelicals who believe that government should be rooted in biblical law.
Feb 28, 2012 / Mariah Blake