Koch Brothers, ALEC, Governor Walker Renew the Reagan Delusion Koch Brothers, ALEC, Governor Walker Renew the Reagan Delusion
Wisconsin's Scott Walker is positioning himself as the next Reagan by making union-busting a GOP sacrament. Conservatives are eating it up. But will a recall derail him?
Feb 11, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
The Wealthy 1 Percent That’s Behind Minnesota’s Voter ID Push The Wealthy 1 Percent That’s Behind Minnesota’s Voter ID Push
The perennial swing state’s wealthiest finance institutions and conservative political operatives are banding together to disenfranchise millions of voters, according to a ne...
Feb 10, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock
Chrysler Super Bowl Ad Edits Out Wisconsin Union Signs Chrysler Super Bowl Ad Edits Out Wisconsin Union Signs
Clint Eastwood talked up American workers in a moving Super Bowl ad, but images from Madison protests were altered to leave out teachers' union signs.
Feb 6, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
How Scott Walker and ALEC Plotted the Attack on Arizona’s Unions How Scott Walker and ALEC Plotted the Attack on Arizona’s Unions
Wisconsin’s union-busting governor traveled to Arizona and urged conservatives to join him in fighting public-employee unions. Now, the group he addressed is spearheading an ...
Feb 2, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Wisconsin Recall More Popular Than GOP Presidential Candidates—Combined Wisconsin Recall More Popular Than GOP Presidential Candidates—Combined
All the votes cast in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina still don't add up to the number of petition signatures seeking the removal of Scott Walker.
Jan 28, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Wisconsin ‘John Doe’ Probe: What Did Walker Know? When Did He Know It? Wisconsin ‘John Doe’ Probe: What Did Walker Know? When Did He Know It?
As two more aides to Scott Walker are charged in “John Doe” probe that reveals massive illegal fundraising, the anti-labor governor heads toward a recall election with ...
Jan 26, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Wisconsin Rises Up Against Walker Wisconsin Rises Up Against Walker
What does democracy look like? Try a grassroots campaign organized by ordinary citizens to recall their union-busting governor.
Jan 25, 2012 / Editorial / John Nichols
As Florida Primary Nears, Republican Candidates Amp Up Anti-Castro Extremism As Florida Primary Nears, Republican Candidates Amp Up Anti-Castro Extremism
Winning the favor of Florida’s Cuban-Americans, and Senator Marco Rubio in particular, is important for any Republican presidential aspirant.
Five Reasons Romney Is Leading (Barely) in South Carolina Five Reasons Romney Is Leading (Barely) in South Carolina
Mitt Romney’s lead over Newt Gingrich has shrunk, but he’s still set to do well in a state that was supposed to be hostile to him. Rick Perry dropping out is unlikely t...
The Religious Right Roars Back in South Carolina The Religious Right Roars Back in South Carolina
Faith, morality and “family values” are back now that the Republican primary has moved south.