Will the Revolt Against the GOP’s Cuts Turn a Republican District to Democrat Kathy Hochul? Will the Revolt Against the GOP’s Cuts Turn a Republican District to Democrat Kathy Hochul?
Americans are changing historical voting patterns to punish parties and candidates who seek to cut public services, education and Medicare.
May 23, 2011 / John Nichols
Patriot Act Extension Scheme Sells Out the Constitution Patriot Act Extension Scheme Sells Out the Constitution
The plan to renew the Patriot Act may have the backing of Democratic and Republican Congressional leaders and the Obama White House. But this is bad bipartisanship.
May 23, 2011 / John Nichols
AFL-CIO’s Rich Trumka on the Post-Wisconsin Game Plan AFL-CIO’s Rich Trumka on the Post-Wisconsin Game Plan
The AFL-CIO president, inspired by developments in Wisconsin and other states fighting battles over labor rights and cuts in public services, wants to change the way labor pra...
May 20, 2011 / John Nichols
Trump’s Tanked, Huckabee’s History, Newt’s Nuked: It’s Time for Bachmannia! Trump’s Tanked, Huckabee’s History, Newt’s Nuked: It’s Time for Bachmannia!
Upping the crank quotient, Michele Bachmann prepares a presidential run. And, yes, there will be a book. Suggested title: Going Roguer.
May 19, 2011 / John Nichols
From GOP ‘Golden Boy’ To Also-Ran: Paul Ryan’s Big Bad Bummer of a Week From GOP ‘Golden Boy’ To Also-Ran: Paul Ryan’s Big Bad Bummer of a Week
Newt Gingrich calls the House Budget Committee chair's plan to gut Medicare "right-wing social engineering." An attempt to relaunch the scheme ...
May 17, 2011 / John Nichols
No Room for Reaganites: Today’s GOP Proves Too Mean for the ‘Huckabeast’ No Room for Reaganites: Today’s GOP Proves Too Mean for the ‘Huckabeast’
Mike Huckabee's decision to skip the 2012 presidential race was a smart response to the new reality of a Republican Party that runs on smear and vitriol.
May 16, 2011 / John Nichols
Trump Trumped: How Obama Turned a Presidential Prospect Into a Punchline Trump Trumped: How Obama Turned a Presidential Prospect Into a Punchline
The president used a devastating monologue to end his highest-profile rival's "campaign" before it even began.
May 16, 2011 / John Nichols
Tens of Thousands Rally in Wisconsin to Declare: ‘This Fight is NOT Over!’ Tens of Thousands Rally in Wisconsin to Declare: ‘This Fight is NOT Over!’
Governor Scott Walker still has not implemented his agenda and thousands of Wisconsinites filled the streets of Madison and other cities Saturday to say they are goi...
May 16, 2011 / John Nichols
Wisconsin’s Suddenly Open Senate Seat: Will Russ Feingold Run? Will Paul Ryan? Wisconsin’s Suddenly Open Senate Seat: Will Russ Feingold Run? Will Paul Ryan?
Exit by senior senator opens the way for a Feingold comeback. But will he run? And what about Medicare-mangler Paul Ryan?
May 14, 2011 / John Nichols
Five Reasons Why Republicans Are Never Ever Going to Nominate Newt Gingrich Five Reasons Why Republicans Are Never Ever Going to Nominate Newt Gingrich
He's an out-of-work career politician, who backed Nelson Rockefeller over Ronald Reagan. Not exactly a perfect pick for conservative purists or Iowa evangelicals.
May 12, 2011 / John Nichols