Conservatives for Jon Huntsman? Conservatives for Jon Huntsman?
Conservative intellectuals are realizing Huntsman is actually a good candidate for them. Too bad GOP voters don’t care about facts.
Bob Herbert: Austerity’s Victims Bob Herbert: Austerity’s Victims
Contrary to the dogmatic fiscal platforms proposed by conservatives, the American government needs to be investing money, not taking it out of circulation.
Dec 5, 2011 / Video / Francis Reynolds and Emily Douglas
John Nichols: Wisconsin’s Recall Drive Is Off to a Strong Start John Nichols: Wisconsin’s Recall Drive Is Off to a Strong Start
The result of the recall drive will impact the political climate.
Dec 5, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Why Hasn’t the Government Gone After Mortgage Fraud? Why Hasn’t the Government Gone After Mortgage Fraud?
A 60 Minutes piece raises tough questions about the Obama administration’s response to the global financial meltdown.
Dec 5, 2011 / Blog / George Zornick
Bring Them Home—Now Bring Them Home—Now
On Afghanistan withdrawal, Congress may be catching up with the American people—though not fast enough.
Dec 5, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Republican Chooses Not to be Ridiculous: Ron Paul Trumps Trump A Republican Chooses Not to be Ridiculous: Ron Paul Trumps Trump
The congressman from Texas has taken a stand for something the rest of his party seems to reject: seriousness about the presidential race.
Dec 5, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
A Republican Chooses Not to be Ridiculous: Ron Paul Trumps Trump A Republican Chooses Not to be Ridiculous: Ron Paul Trumps Trump
The congressman from Texas has taken a stand for something the rest of his party seems to reject: seriousness about the presidential race.
Dec 5, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Donald Trump’s Debate Power: It’s About Race Donald Trump’s Debate Power: It’s About Race
Why won't Donald Trump go away? Hint: Birthers.
Dec 5, 2011 / Blog / Ari Melber
Newt Gingrich’s Tea Party Problem Newt Gingrich’s Tea Party Problem
His rhetoric appeals to the Tea Party, but his past record doesn’t.
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Was for Recalls Before He Was Against Them Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Was for Recalls Before He Was Against Them
An old campaign tape reveals that Scott Walker, who is spending millions to avert a recall election, once hailed them as democracy in action.
Dec 3, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols