Politics

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. 

Dec 6, 2011 / Blog / Ben Adler

Bob Herbert: Austerity’s Victims

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? 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.

Dec 5, 2011 / Blog / Ben Adler

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

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