Yes, President Obama Can Still Nominate a Supreme Court Justice Yes, President Obama Can Still Nominate a Supreme Court Justice
The Republican presidential candidates are wrong. Supreme Court nominees can and should be confirmed in election years.
Feb 14, 2016 / John Nichols
A Debate Christopher Hitchens Would Surely Have Appreciated A Debate Christopher Hitchens Would Surely Have Appreciated
When Democrats debated Thursday night, the trials of Henry Kissinger were on the agenda.
Feb 12, 2016 / John Nichols
Hillary Clinton Rips Scott Walker to Make a Bigger Point Hillary Clinton Rips Scott Walker to Make a Bigger Point
In a critical debate, she used local references to make points about Wisconsin and America.
Feb 12, 2016 / John Nichols
3 Questions Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton Should Answer at Tonight’s Debate 3 Questions Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton Should Answer at Tonight’s Debate
What will the Democratic candidates say to voters whose livelihoods have been destroyed by austerity?
Feb 11, 2016 / John Nichols
New Hampshire Chooses the Worst Possible Outcome for the GOP New Hampshire Chooses the Worst Possible Outcome for the GOP
All Republican elites wanted from New Hampshire was a clear alternative to Trump and Cruz. They didn’t get it.
Feb 10, 2016 / John Nichols
5 Things to Watch for in Today’s New Hampshire Primary 5 Things to Watch for in Today’s New Hampshire Primary
New Hampshire primaries are not always conclusive. But here are tips for assessing them.
Feb 9, 2016 / John Nichols
Republicans Suddenly Realize Anti-Choice Politics Can Be Toxic Republicans Suddenly Realize Anti-Choice Politics Can Be Toxic
After a year of over-the-top campaigning against Planned Parenthood by Republicans, Bush, and Christie now decry Rubio’s extreme anti-choice stances.
Feb 8, 2016 / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio
The Republicans spew vitriol, while the Democrat explains democratic socialism on Saturday Night Live.
Feb 7, 2016 / John Nichols
Does New Hampshire Always Back Its Neighbors? Remember President Ted Kennedy? Does New Hampshire Always Back Its Neighbors? Remember President Ted Kennedy?
The argument that Sanders is leading primarily because he’s a neighbor disregards New Hampshire voters, and New Hampshire history.
Feb 5, 2016 / John Nichols
The Democratic Debate Was a Case of ‘It’s Just Not Achievable’ Versus the ‘Political Revolution’ The Democratic Debate Was a Case of ‘It’s Just Not Achievable’ Versus the ‘Political Revolution’
Clinton says “the numbers just don’t add up.” Sanders says America needs a new calculus.
Feb 5, 2016 / John Nichols