Alan Grayson Versus The Whiner Alan Grayson Versus The Whiner
In a high-profile race, the Republican candidate refuses to debate. Why? Because the Democratic incumbent might upset him.
Oct 21, 2010 / John Nichols
Down-Ballot Power Down-Ballot Power
Unfortunately for Democrats, who have dominated statehouse politics since 2006, the party’s troubles at the national level extend to the states.
Oct 20, 2010 / John Nichols
Feingold Battles Back Feingold Battles Back
After trailing by double-digits, the Wisconsin senator is now in a dead heat, according to a new poll.
Oct 19, 2010 / John Nichols
Obama Is Wrong, the Republicans Are Right (Updated) Obama Is Wrong, the Republicans Are Right (Updated)
The Obama administration appeals an injunction blocking "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Gay and lesbian Republicans object. The Republicans—at least these Republicans...
Oct 18, 2010 / John Nichols
Judge Issues Injunction Effectively Ending ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Judge Issues Injunction Effectively Ending ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
The Log Cabin Republicans triumph in a lawsuit that could end DADT—unless the Obama administration appeals the ruling.
Oct 13, 2010 / John Nichols
Election Choice: Nazi Re-enactor (Republican) v. Sponsor of the WW II Memorial (Democrat) Election Choice: Nazi Re-enactor (Republican) v. Sponsor of the WW II Memorial (Democrat)
Talk about irony: Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur has devoted her career to celebrating the World War II heroes who fought the Nazis. Her opponent dresses in Waffen-SS drag.
Oct 12, 2010 / John Nichols
Multinational Corporations Try to Buy an Election Multinational Corporations Try to Buy an Election
The US Chamber of Commerce is flooding Senate races across the country with attack ads paid for by multinational corporations. President Obama is objecting. Russ Feingold is punchi...
Oct 10, 2010 / John Nichols
DC’s Rahm Emanuel Should be Running for Mayor of Wall Street—Not Chicago DC’s Rahm Emanuel Should be Running for Mayor of Wall Street—Not Chicago
It is hard to think of anyone who has done more to undermine cities such as Chicago than Rahm Emanuel. And he may not even meet the residency requirement to run for mayor.
Oct 5, 2010 / John Nichols
Unmasking the GOP Pledge Unmasking the GOP Pledge
The GOP "Pledge to America" may lack substance, but it cannot be ignored.
Sep 30, 2010 / John Nichols
Laura Tyson: Tax the Rich, Spend for Jobs Laura Tyson: Tax the Rich, Spend for Jobs
An economist who might just "get" what Larry Summers missed.
Sep 28, 2010 / John Nichols