In Victory, Obama Aims to Truly Enact an Agenda In Victory, Obama Aims to Truly Enact an Agenda
The president’s speech Tuesday night was aimed directly at the heart of die-hard GOP opposition.
Nov 7, 2012 / George Zornick
For Obama, a Bigger Win Than for Kennedy, Nixon, Carter or Bush For Obama, a Bigger Win Than for Kennedy, Nixon, Carter or Bush
The president actually won a significant victory. Now, he should do something with it.
Nov 7, 2012 / John Nichols
Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’? Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’?
With Springsteen at his side, Obama ended his last campaign with a promise that “no matter how bad the storm is, we recover together.”
Nov 6, 2012 / John Nichols
Obama Campaign Believes Early Vote Has Put Them Over the Top Obama Campaign Believes Early Vote Has Put Them Over the Top
Despite the best efforts of Republican lawmakers in swing states, Obama’s huge lead in early voting may guarantee him a victory.
Nov 5, 2012 / George Zornick
Vote for the ‘B Minus’: The Case for Obama Vote for the ‘B Minus’: The Case for Obama
A vote for Obama in a swing state is a no-brainer, because, on a host of issues, there is a vast partisan difference that should not be ignored.
Nov 5, 2012 / Robert Scheer
Bloomberg Backs Obama—for Precisely the Right Reason Bloomberg Backs Obama—for Precisely the Right Reason
Calling for a climate-change vote, the mayor says: “In just fourteen months, two hurricanes have forced us to evacuate neighborhoods—something our city government had n...
Nov 1, 2012 / John Nichols
#TalkPoverty: The Obama Campaign Responds #TalkPoverty: The Obama Campaign Responds
For three months TheNation.com has pushed for a substantive conversation about poverty in the presidential campaign. Today the Obama campaign responds.
Nov 1, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
Obama Champions Early Voting Obama Champions Early Voting
Which candidate's final-stretch strategy will be enough to win the presidency?
Oct 30, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Obama on Voter Suppression: ‘It’s a Problem’ Obama on Voter Suppression: ‘It’s a Problem’
In an interview with Jay Leno, President Obama denounces voter suppression and touts early voting.
Oct 25, 2012 / Ari Berman
John Nichols: Obama’s Own Five-Point Plan John Nichols: Obama’s Own Five-Point Plan
The president’s economic roadmap focuses on education.
Oct 24, 2012 / Press Room