‘Anybody But Romney’ Wins Everywhere, as GOP Turnout Tanks ‘Anybody But Romney’ Wins Everywhere, as GOP Turnout Tanks
After eight primaries and caucuses, the ordained GOP front-runner has lost the majority of contests. In Minnesota, 83 percent of Republicans rejected Romney, and turnout was down a...
Feb 8, 2012 / John Nichols
The Post Office Is Not Broke The Post Office Is Not Broke
The inspector general says Congressional demands have caused service to “significantly exceed” requirements for pre-funding benefits.
Feb 7, 2012 / John Nichols
Chrysler Super Bowl Ad Edits Out Wisconsin Union Signs Chrysler Super Bowl Ad Edits Out Wisconsin Union Signs
Clint Eastwood talked up American workers in a moving Super Bowl ad, but images from Madison protests were altered to leave out teachers' union signs.
Feb 6, 2012 / John Nichols
Why Is Paul Ryan So Angry About Reduced Unemployment? Why Is Paul Ryan So Angry About Reduced Unemployment?
After three years of griping about slow growth, the GOP’'s Budget Committee chair is suddenly fretting about too much growth.
Feb 3, 2012 / John Nichols
How Scott Walker and ALEC Plotted the Attack on Arizona’s Unions How Scott Walker and ALEC Plotted the Attack on Arizona’s Unions
Wisconsin’s union-busting governor traveled to Arizona and urged conservatives to join him in fighting public-employee unions. Now, the group he addressed is spearheading an ...
Feb 2, 2012 / John Nichols
Why Redistricting Threatens Democracy Why Redistricting Threatens Democracy
It eliminates competition and guarantees incumbent power.
Feb 1, 2012 / John Nichols
Tom Paine Would Not Have Approved of Mitt Romney Tom Paine Would Not Have Approved of Mitt Romney
Romney misattributed the key quote of his Florida victory speech to the pamphleteer. But that's hardly the only reason why Paine would have decried the Bain Capitalist.
Feb 1, 2012 / Books & the Arts / John Nichols
Romney Still Can’t Clear 50 Percent Hurdle Romney Still Can’t Clear 50 Percent Hurdle
When the candidate with the most endorsements and money can't get half of Florida GOP voters to back him, that signals problems in November.
Jan 31, 2012 / John Nichols
Sarah Versus the ‘Stalinists’: Palin Targets Republican Politburo Sarah Versus the ‘Stalinists’: Palin Targets Republican Politburo
Palin (sort-of) endorses Newt to stop the Soviet-style establishment of the Republican Party.
Jan 30, 2012 / John Nichols
Wisconsin Recall More Popular Than GOP Presidential Candidates—Combined Wisconsin Recall More Popular Than GOP Presidential Candidates—Combined
All the votes cast in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina still don't add up to the number of petition signatures seeking the removal of Scott Walker.
Jan 28, 2012 / John Nichols