George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

New Trade Data Come at the Worst Possible Time for Obama

New Trade Data Come at the Worst Possible Time for Obama New Trade Data Come at the Worst Possible Time for Obama

As the TPP debate enters endgame, data shows promises about past trade deals were empty.

Feb 5, 2015 / George Zornick

Elizabeth Warren Insists She’s Not Running for President. These Activists Are Trying to Change Her Mind.

Elizabeth Warren Insists She’s Not Running for President. These Activists Are Trying to Change Her Mind. Elizabeth Warren Insists She’s Not Running for President. These Activists Are Trying to Change Her Mind.

But would a Warren campaign help—or hurt—the causes she cares most about?

Feb 4, 2015 / Feature / George Zornick

Obama’s Defense Secretary Nominee Is Open to Having More Troops in Afghanistan

Obama’s Defense Secretary Nominee Is Open to Having More Troops in Afghanistan Obama’s Defense Secretary Nominee Is Open to Having More Troops in Afghanistan

Ashton Carter will tell the Senate Wednesday he would recommend more troops if conditions “degrade.”

Feb 4, 2015 / George Zornick

New Maryland Governor Opens an Assault on Environmental and LGBT Protections

New Maryland Governor Opens an Assault on Environmental and LGBT Protections New Maryland Governor Opens an Assault on Environmental and LGBT Protections

Despite his moderate image during the campaign, Larry Hogan has transformed into a hardline conservative almost overnight.

Jan 23, 2015 / George Zornick

Democrats Pan Obama’s Trade Talk in His State of the Union

Democrats Pan Obama’s Trade Talk in His State of the Union Democrats Pan Obama’s Trade Talk in His State of the Union

The president’s request for a quick trade deal was met with silence.

Jan 21, 2015 / George Zornick

Perhaps the Most Important Question About the Democratic Party Right Now

Perhaps the Most Important Question About the Democratic Party Right Now Perhaps the Most Important Question About the Democratic Party Right Now

Why did Democrats wait until now to make a sharp left economic turn?

Jan 15, 2015 / George Zornick

Elizabeth Warren Just Gave a Really Important—and Revealing—Speech

Elizabeth Warren Just Gave a Really Important—and Revealing—Speech Elizabeth Warren Just Gave a Really Important—and Revealing—Speech

Warren’s focus on the structural problems with the American economy staked out a clear line dividing the moderate and progressive wings of the Democratic party.

Jan 7, 2015 / George Zornick

Getting to Know Ted Yoho

Getting to Know Ted Yoho Getting to Know Ted Yoho

From demanding Obama's birth certificate to advocating a return to landowner-only voting rights, the newest contender for House Speaker has quite a track record.

Jan 6, 2015 / George Zornick

Obama Isn’t Being Clear on Afghanistan Policy

Obama Isn’t Being Clear on Afghanistan Policy Obama Isn’t Being Clear on Afghanistan Policy

The president says the combat mission is ending--but the actual policy doesn’t match.

Dec 22, 2014 / George Zornick

How Bad Can Marco Rubio and Congress Muck Up the Cuba Shift?

How Bad Can Marco Rubio and Congress Muck Up the Cuba Shift? How Bad Can Marco Rubio and Congress Muck Up the Cuba Shift?

Only Congress can lift the embargo, and prominent Senators have threatened to block any ambassador to Cuba.

Dec 17, 2014 / George Zornick

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