John Nichols

National Affairs Correspondent

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John Nichols is a national affairs correspondent for The Nation. He has written, cowritten, or edited over a dozen books on topics ranging from histories of American socialism and the Democratic Party to analyses of US and global media systems. His latest, cowritten with Senator Bernie Sanders, is the New York Times bestseller It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism.

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

Wisconsin ‘John Doe’ Probe: What Did Walker Know? When Did He Know It? Wisconsin ‘John Doe’ Probe: What Did Walker Know? When Did He Know It?

As two more aides to Scott Walker are charged in “John Doe” probe that reveals massive illegal fundraising, the anti-labor governor heads toward a recall election with ...

Jan 26, 2012 / John Nichols

Why Republican Oligarchs May Not Choose to Defend Mitt Romney Why Republican Oligarchs May Not Choose to Defend Mitt Romney

If Romney's candidacy opens up a national dialogue about tax fairness, that's a problem for him—and for the funders of Republican campaigns.

Jan 25, 2012 / John Nichols

Wisconsin Rises Up Against Walker

Wisconsin Rises Up Against Walker Wisconsin Rises Up Against Walker

What does democracy look like? Try a grassroots campaign organized by ordinary citizens to recall their union-busting governor.

Jan 25, 2012 / John Nichols

Obama Bully-Pulpits Romney

Obama Bully-Pulpits Romney Obama Bully-Pulpits Romney

A strong State of the Union address outlines plenty of important themes. But above all, it hits a prospective opponent where he is weakest.

Jan 25, 2012 / John Nichols

Anti-Labor Zealot Mitch Daniels to Give GOP SOTU Response

Anti-Labor Zealot Mitch Daniels to Give GOP SOTU Response Anti-Labor Zealot Mitch Daniels to Give GOP SOTU Response

The Indiana governor is leading the fight to roll back protections for workers. Tonight he’ll be the face of the Republican party when he replies to Obama’s State of t...

Jan 24, 2012 / John Nichols

Romney Rips Gingrich, Gingrich Rips Romney. They’re Both Right.

Romney Rips Gingrich, Gingrich Rips Romney. They’re Both Right. Romney Rips Gingrich, Gingrich Rips Romney. They’re Both Right.

The two GOP front-runners attack one another as corrupt and disreputable. That’s a fair assessment.

Jan 24, 2012 / John Nichols

Six GOP Debate Questions Based on What We Know After South Carolina

Six GOP Debate Questions Based on What We Know After South Carolina Six GOP Debate Questions Based on What We Know After South Carolina

The remains of the Republican presidential field will gather Monday night in Florida for a debate that could again reshape a rapidly evolving race.

Jan 22, 2012 / John Nichols

Finally, An Honest Voice Enters the GOP Race: AFSCME Finally, An Honest Voice Enters the GOP Race: AFSCME

More than 40 percent of Republicans disagree with GOP union-bashing. Labor's smart campaigning against Gingrich and Romney could influence Florida voting—in January, and...

Jan 21, 2012 / John Nichols

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