Trump Is Officially the GOP Nominee—but Republicans Aren’t Exactly Celebrating Trump Is Officially the GOP Nominee—but Republicans Aren’t Exactly Celebrating
The billionaire has secured the nomination, but Republicans in Cleveland continue to grumble.
Jul 20, 2016 / John Nichols
Donald Trump Will Lead a Theocratic Party Into the Election Donald Trump Will Lead a Theocratic Party Into the Election
Republicans attack LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, judicial independence, and the wall of separation between church and state.
Jul 19, 2016 / John Nichols
Republicans Will Nominate a Candidate Who Would Violate the First, Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Amendments Republicans Will Nominate a Candidate Who Would Violate the First, Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Amendments
If the GOP had any respect for the Bill of Rights, it would reject Trump.
Jul 17, 2016 / John Nichols
Her First 30 Days: Clinton Will Propose an Amendment to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Her First 30 Days: Clinton Will Propose an Amendment to Overturn ‘Citizens United’
Reformers applaud her pledge to move on an issue that’s been a priority of Sanders backers.
Jul 16, 2016 / John Nichols
What’s Wrong With the Democratic Platform What’s Wrong With the Democratic Platform
It has good language on many issues, but it lacks an overarching vision.
Jul 15, 2016 / John Nichols
Trump Pick Pence Is a Right-Wing Political Careerist Who Desperately Wants Out of Indiana Trump Pick Pence Is a Right-Wing Political Careerist Who Desperately Wants Out of Indiana
A Limbaugh-loving, Koch-connected member of the corporate conservative political establishment.
Jul 14, 2016 / John Nichols
Notorious RBG Drops a Truth Bomb Notorious RBG Drops a Truth Bomb
Donald Trump is a faker who will say whatever comes into his head.
Jul 13, 2016 / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders Is Really, Really Determined to Stop Trump Bernie Sanders Is Really, Really Determined to Stop Trump
The insurgent, who on Tuesday endorsed Hillary Clinton, has left no doubt about which side he is on when it comes to preventing a right-wing Republican presidency.
Jul 11, 2016 / John Nichols
Democrats Toughen Trade Stance—but Reject Formal Opposition to the TPP Democrats Toughen Trade Stance—but Reject Formal Opposition to the TPP
By leaving the party’s position in doubt, Democrats have created an opening for Trump.
Jul 10, 2016 / John Nichols
Democrats Are Not Speaking Loudly Enough to Be Heard in Rural America Democrats Are Not Speaking Loudly Enough to Be Heard in Rural America
The party platform is not aggressive enough in reaching out to voters who could be won over.
Jul 8, 2016 / John Nichols