Victorious Romney Rallies GOP for Bain Capitalism Victorious Romney Rallies GOP for Bain Capitalism
Romney wins New Hampshire as 60 percent of primary voters reject him. Now he'll play the victim, arguing that the party must unite against Gingrich charge that Romney’s a &ld...
Jan 11, 2012 / John Nichols
Five Questions New Hampshire Should Answer Five Questions New Hampshire Should Answer
Is Mitt melting? Are there any responsible Republicans left? Is Ron Paul real? Will Republicans write in Obama?
Jan 10, 2012 / John Nichols
It’s Scott Walker’s Party: How Anti-Union Zealotry Defines the GOP Race It’s Scott Walker’s Party: How Anti-Union Zealotry Defines the GOP Race
Republican presidential contenders love Wisconsin's anti-labor governor almost as much as they hate the NLRB and unions.
Jan 9, 2012 / John Nichols
Paul Bags a ‘Chickenhawk,’ Perry’s for Reinvading Iraq, Huntsman Speaks Chinese, Romney Wins Paul Bags a ‘Chickenhawk,’ Perry’s for Reinvading Iraq, Huntsman Speaks Chinese, Romney Wins
A bizarre and unfocused pre–New Hampshire primary debate cements Romney’s front-runner status. UPDATED with reports Monday morning polls and Newt's "Romney's a loo...
Jan 8, 2012 / John Nichols
Paul Rips Gingrich, Perry Wants to Reinvade Iraq, Hunstman Speak Chinese, Romney Wins Paul Rips Gingrich, Perry Wants to Reinvade Iraq, Hunstman Speak Chinese, Romney Wins
A bizarre and unfocused debate, where his opponents seem to forget the point, cements Romney's frontrunner status.
Jan 8, 2012 / John Nichols
Suicide Debaters and ‘Chickenhawks’: GOP Prepares for NH Bloodletting Suicide Debaters and ‘Chickenhawks’: GOP Prepares for NH Bloodletting
Two debates this weekend in New Hampshire will see some ugliness. It begins with Newt Gingrich’s stalking of Mitt Romney. But it is likely to get even uglier when Gingrich cl...
Jan 6, 2012 / John Nichols
No Ideals or Ideas From Romney, Just a ‘Well-Designed Corporate Strategy’ No Ideals or Ideas From Romney, Just a ‘Well-Designed Corporate Strategy’
The paper that knows Romney best, the Boston Globe, dismisses him as a blank slate who is “merely checking boxes on the GOP playlist.”
Jan 6, 2012 / John Nichols
Santorum Secret: A Jobs and Manufacturing Focus Wins Votes Santorum Secret: A Jobs and Manufacturing Focus Wins Votes
In Iowa, Santorum ran unexpectedly well in factory and union towns. To a far greater extent than the other GOP candidates, he talked about renewing US industries. Now he propo...
Jan 5, 2012 / John Nichols
‘Full-Spectrum Conservative’ Santorum Grabs ‘Not-Romney’ Title ‘Full-Spectrum Conservative’ Santorum Grabs ‘Not-Romney’ Title
Bachmann exits and Perry dials back, while strong Santorum and Paul finishes will delay the Romney coronation.
Jan 4, 2012 / John Nichols
Six Ways Iowa Progressives Will Caucus Six Ways Iowa Progressives Will Caucus
“Move to Amend” proposals, uncommitted votes, anti-war votes for Ron Paul and occupying: Iowa progressives will use the caucuses to send messages.
Jan 3, 2012 / John Nichols