George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

BREAKING: Shots Reportedly Fired at Washington State High School BREAKING: Shots Reportedly Fired at Washington State High School

Local reports say a male shooter opened fire near Marysville-Pilchuck High.

Oct 24, 2014 / George Zornick

Mitch McConnell Reminds Everyone He Tried to Privatize Social Security

Mitch McConnell Reminds Everyone He Tried to Privatize Social Security Mitch McConnell Reminds Everyone He Tried to Privatize Social Security

The Senate minority leader also didn’t rule out trying privatization again in the future.

Oct 24, 2014 / George Zornick

Did Elizabeth Warren Just Change Her Tune on Running for President?

Did Elizabeth Warren Just Change Her Tune on Running for President? Did Elizabeth Warren Just Change Her Tune on Running for President?

This time, the populist hero appears to push the door open to a presidential run.

Oct 22, 2014 / George Zornick

Secretive, Deep-Pocketed Shadow Campaigns Pervade Midterms

Secretive, Deep-Pocketed Shadow Campaigns Pervade Midterms Secretive, Deep-Pocketed Shadow Campaigns Pervade Midterms

Campaign-finance operations have mutated at a frightening pace each successive election since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision—and this year may represent t...

Oct 22, 2014 / George Zornick

The Elephant in the Room With Leon Panetta

The Elephant in the Room With Leon Panetta The Elephant in the Room With Leon Panetta

The former defense secretary has close ties to Hillary’s shadow campaign, and his criticisms are awfully convenient for her. 

Oct 9, 2014 / George Zornick

Why Can’t Republican Candidates Say Whether They Want Boots on the Ground?

Why Can’t Republican Candidates Say Whether They Want Boots on the Ground? Why Can’t Republican Candidates Say Whether They Want Boots on the Ground?

Republicans are criticizing Obama for an unclear strategy, but won’t answer this key question.

Oct 8, 2014 / George Zornick

Trumka Wants a More Populist Approach From Democrats

Trumka Wants a More Populist Approach From Democrats Trumka Wants a More Populist Approach From Democrats

Talking directly about economic fairness will increase Democratic turnout, the labor leader says.

Oct 7, 2014 / George Zornick

Gay Marriage Is a Reality in 5 States After a Supreme Court Ruling

Gay Marriage Is a Reality in 5 States After a Supreme Court Ruling Gay Marriage Is a Reality in 5 States After a Supreme Court Ruling

Marriage licenses will be issued immediately after the Court declined to hear challenges.

Oct 6, 2014 / George Zornick

The Blotch on Eric Holder’s Record: Wall Street Accountability

The Blotch on Eric Holder’s Record: Wall Street Accountability The Blotch on Eric Holder’s Record: Wall Street Accountability

The Attorney General has cemented a doctrine of “too big to jail” at the Justice Department.

Sep 25, 2014 / George Zornick

How the Koch Network Exploited the Veterans Affairs Crisis

How the Koch Network Exploited the Veterans Affairs Crisis How the Koch Network Exploited the Veterans Affairs Crisis

From the beginning, the Koch brothers were exploiting troubles at VA hospitals to weaken Obamacare and attack Democrats.

Sep 23, 2014 / George Zornick

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