In Defense of Nancy Pelosi In Defense of Nancy Pelosi
When given power, Pelosi aggressively wielded it, which is more than you can say for Obama or Senate Democrats. They should now follow her lead.
Nov 18, 2010 / Ari Berman
Meet the GOP’s Young Guns: Paul Ryan, Eric Cantor and Kevin McCarthy Meet the GOP’s Young Guns: Paul Ryan, Eric Cantor and Kevin McCarthy
Introducing the Republican Party's rising stars.
Nov 17, 2010 / Feature / John Nichols, Ari Berman, and Sasha Abramsky
Pelosi vs. Shuler: An Easy Call for Democrats Pelosi vs. Shuler: An Easy Call for Democrats
Conservative Blue Dog Democrat Heath Shuler is a terrible candidate to replace Nancy Pelosi for leader of House Democrats.
Nov 15, 2010 / Ari Berman
Did the Midterms Vindicate Blue Dog Dems—or Not? Did the Midterms Vindicate Blue Dog Dems—or Not?
The loudest and staunchest apostate Democrats, who voted against nearly every one of Barack Obama's signature priorities, were doing more harm than good in office.
Nov 9, 2010 / Ari Berman
How Democrats Won the West in 2010 How Democrats Won the West in 2010
In an otherwise dismal election for Democrats, the party fared surprisingly well out west.
Nov 5, 2010 / Ari Berman
Why Dean Won’t Challenge Obama in 2012 Why Dean Won’t Challenge Obama in 2012
It needn’t take a primary challenge for Obama to recognize that he can no longer take his base for granted.
Nov 4, 2010 / Ari Berman
GOP Wave Capsizes Democratic Class of 2006 and 2008 GOP Wave Capsizes Democratic Class of 2006 and 2008
After so successfully mobilizing their supporters in 2006 and 2008, Democrats lost the message of change on Election Night.
Nov 3, 2010 / Ari Berman
Democrats Reward Blue Dogs, Penalize Obama Democrats Democrats Reward Blue Dogs, Penalize Obama Democrats
Why are Democrats cutting off those Democrats who've supported Obama while rewarding the Blue Dogs who've blocked his legislative agenda with campaign cash?
Oct 22, 2010 / Ari Berman
What’s Become of Obama’s Grassroots Political Movement? What’s Become of Obama’s Grassroots Political Movement?
A top former Obama adviser explains how the president moved from a transformational leader to a transactional one.
Oct 19, 2010 / Ari Berman
Forget Gibbs. Bring Back Dean as DNC Chair Forget Gibbs. Bring Back Dean as DNC Chair
Instead of installing another Washington insider in a top position, Obama should look for someone with credibility among the party's grassroots base.
Oct 4, 2010 / Ari Berman