George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

Tim Kaine Provides a Cautionary Tale for Mitt Romney in the Debates Tim Kaine Provides a Cautionary Tale for Mitt Romney in the Debates

Being unable to offer policy specifics is potentially catastrophic for candidates—as the Virginia Democrat showed today. 

Sep 20, 2012 / George Zornick

An Appeals Court Strikes a Blow to Campaign Finance Reform An Appeals Court Strikes a Blow to Campaign Finance Reform

A US court of appeals reversed a lower-court decision that would have potentially forced some outside groups to open their books and reveal dark-money donors. 

Sep 19, 2012 / George Zornick

Scott Brown Is Lying About His Reproductive Rights Record Scott Brown Is Lying About His Reproductive Rights Record

In a new ad, the Republican Senator pretends that he is pro-choice, when his record is anything but.  

Sep 14, 2012 / George Zornick

Romney’s Campaign Should Probably Stop Reading Right-Wing Blogs Romney’s Campaign Should Probably Stop Reading Right-Wing Blogs

Yesterday’s misstep on Libya is only the latest of a string of errors committed by Romney when he elevates right-wing blog attacks to the mainstream.

Sep 12, 2012 / George Zornick

Right Wing Holds Romney Hostage on Healthcare Right Wing Holds Romney Hostage on Healthcare

Republican leaders know it would be good politics to let some of the healthcare reform law stand, but the Tea Party clearly has veto power. 

Sep 10, 2012 / George Zornick

Jobs Report Creates Friday-Morning Hangover for Democrats Jobs Report Creates Friday-Morning Hangover for Democrats

The sluggish status quo continues, presenting voters with a decision to make on who can best improve the economy.

Sep 7, 2012 / George Zornick

In Charlotte, Schneiderman Hints at RMBS Movement In Charlotte, Schneiderman Hints at RMBS Movement

The New York attorney general suggested his investigation may soon bear fruit, but warned that Mitt Romney could derail it. 

Sep 6, 2012 / George Zornick

Progressives Want a Stronger Focus on Protecting the Safety Net Progressives Want a Stronger Focus on Protecting the Safety Net

In Charlotte, progressives wish the party was making stronger promises not to cut Medicare and Social Security.  

Sep 5, 2012 / George Zornick

The Democratic Platform: The Good and the Bad The Democratic Platform: The Good and the Bad

The party pledges to support a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and gay marriage, but would also lower corporate tax rates and keep the death penalty. 

Sep 4, 2012 / George Zornick

Big Oil Throws Big Bash After RNC Big Oil Throws Big Bash After RNC

The oil industry’s big party was the talk of Tampa following the Republican convention. 

Aug 31, 2012 / George Zornick

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