George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

It’s Still Party Time at National Conventions It’s Still Party Time at National Conventions

The House has narrowly interpreted a 2007 ethics law in a way that will allow lobbyist-funded parties for lawmakers at the nominating conventions.  

Aug 7, 2012 / George Zornick

Media Help Advance Romney’s Lies About Ohio Early Voting Media Help Advance Romney’s Lies About Ohio Early Voting

The Obama campaign is not trying to restrict military voting rights in Ohio, so why do some reporters repeat that claim?

Aug 6, 2012 / George Zornick

August Jobs Report: Modest Gains Not Enough

August Jobs Report: Modest Gains Not Enough August Jobs Report: Modest Gains Not Enough

The numbers are ticking upward, but a real recovery remains elusive inside Washington.

Aug 3, 2012 / George Zornick

It’s Time for Obama to Fire DeMarco—Will He?

It’s Time for Obama to Fire DeMarco—Will He? It’s Time for Obama to Fire DeMarco—Will He?

There will be no write-downs at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and DeMarco's opposition appears to be inflexible. 

Aug 1, 2012 / George Zornick

Congressional Dems Move Forward on Gun Laws Congressional Dems Move Forward on Gun Laws

A key Democratic senator seems to be embracing a new party line on gun laws. 

Jul 30, 2012 / George Zornick

EMILY’s List Creates a Firestorm in a Connecticut House Race EMILY’s List Creates a Firestorm in a Connecticut House Race

 The group has endorsed the more conservative Democratic candidate and helped her wield some right-wing attacks. 

Jul 26, 2012 / George Zornick

Obama and Romney Talk Gun Control: Is It All Just Panders and Lies? Obama and Romney Talk Gun Control: Is It All Just Panders and Lies?

Obama and Romney are taking now-familiar approaches on the difficult issue of the day: gun control. 

Jul 26, 2012 / George Zornick

Republicans Want to Freeze Government Regulation—Forever? Republicans Want to Freeze Government Regulation—Forever?

An already dangerous bill to freeze federal regulations is all the more so because of an embarassing error. 

Jul 24, 2012 / George Zornick

Five Crazy Attempts to Weaken Federal Gun Laws

Five Crazy Attempts to Weaken Federal Gun Laws Five Crazy Attempts to Weaken Federal Gun Laws

Aurora isn’t likely to strengthen our gun laws. In fact, our existing gun laws are poised to get much weaker.

Jul 23, 2012 / George Zornick

Colorado Shooter Likely Got Guns With Ease

Colorado Shooter Likely Got Guns With Ease Colorado Shooter Likely Got Guns With Ease

Gun-rights groups have progressively weakened gun laws in Colorado and beyond, and the White House appears uninterested in fighting back. 

Jul 20, 2012 / George Zornick

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