Primary Questions: Is the GOP Morphing Into the Tea Party? Will Dems Pick Progressives? Primary Questions: Is the GOP Morphing Into the Tea Party? Will Dems Pick Progressives?
Senate races in Delaware and New Hampshire will test the strength of the Tea Partisans—and of Sarah Palin. Votes in New England Democratic primaries will measure progressive ...
Sep 14, 2010 / John Nichols
The ‘Boston Globe’ Backs a Challenge to Politics as Usual The ‘Boston Globe’ Backs a Challenge to Politics as Usual
The Boston Globe's endorsement of progressive challenger to disappointing Democratic Congressman Stephen Lynch is a sign of life in old media.
Sep 13, 2010 / John Nichols
Jonathan Tasini: Not Just Running Against Rangel, Running for a Better Politics Jonathan Tasini: Not Just Running Against Rangel, Running for a Better Politics
A New York congressional candidate runs a campaign that treats issues -- and voters -- seriously.
Sep 10, 2010 / John Nichols
Greene to Green in SC? Greene to Green in SC?
In this fall's South Carolina Senate contest, Democrats should vote for the Green Party candidate.
Sep 9, 2010 / John Nichols
Mayor Rahm? Chicago Might Have Other Ideas Mayor Rahm? Chicago Might Have Other Ideas
The White House chief of staff might want to be mayor of Chicago. But he lacks a base in the city, or credibility with key constituencies.
Sep 8, 2010 / John Nichols
Obama Should Borrow a Page From FDR This Labor Day Obama Should Borrow a Page From FDR This Labor Day
The president should scrap his cautious talk about compromise and bipartisanship. It's time to take a side.
Sep 6, 2010 / John Nichols
Right Response to Unemployment Is Smart Stimulus Spending Right Response to Unemployment Is Smart Stimulus Spending
With unemployment figures still high, Obama appears ready to do something about job creation. But local officials are going to need to make the case for a sufficient stimulus.
Sep 5, 2010 / John Nichols
Carly Fiorina’s Campaign Against a Free and Open Internet Carly Fiorina’s Campaign Against a Free and Open Internet
She's supposed to know something about technology. But millionaire Senate candidate Carly Fiorina seems to be most interested in subdividing the net so that her pals can make money...
Sep 2, 2010 / John Nichols
The UAW Hits the Streets The UAW Hits the Streets
Bob King, the new UAW president, has dusted off the union and renewed its activist traditions.
Sep 2, 2010 / John Nichols
Obama’s Awkward Speech: Not Quite Peace and Nowhere Near Prosperity Obama’s Awkward Speech: Not Quite Peace and Nowhere Near Prosperity
The president says the combat mission in Iraq is ended. But 50,000 troops remain. And most people are far less excited about changes in Iraq than they are worried by an expanding c...
Sep 1, 2010 / John Nichols