Cowardly and Inept Republican Elites Play Into Trump’s Hands Cowardly and Inept Republican Elites Play Into Trump’s Hands
Impossible dreams of a brokered convention won’t stop Trump. He has to be confronted directly by Republicans who say they will not back him.
Dec 11, 2015 / John Nichols
It Is Time for Responsible Republicans to Say They Won’t Back a Trump-Led GOP It Is Time for Responsible Republicans to Say They Won’t Back a Trump-Led GOP
It is not enough to criticize Trump. His rivals and party leaders must make it clear that he does not, and will not, have their backing.
Dec 8, 2015 / John Nichols
Let the GOP Hunger Games Begin Let the GOP Hunger Games Begin
The six top Republican candidates take economic policy into the wilderness.
Nov 30, 2015 / Nomi Prins
Muslims Have Been Living in America Since Before the Revolutionary War Muslims Have Been Living in America Since Before the Revolutionary War
Donald Trump’s proposals to shutter mosques and surveil Muslims are not about public safety—they’re about heinous stereotyping rooted in ignorance and cruelty.
Nov 20, 2015 / John Nichols
A Billionaire, Some Millionaires, and a No-Show Senator Debate How Best to Block Wage Hikes A Billionaire, Some Millionaires, and a No-Show Senator Debate How Best to Block Wage Hikes
Fast-food workers were on the streets asking for wage hikes and union rights, but the candidates spoke to the billionaire class.
Nov 11, 2015 / John Nichols
Ms. Fiorina, What Is Your Favorite Color? Ms. Fiorina, What Is Your Favorite Color?
And other questions from the GOP dream debate.
Nov 10, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow
Republican Candidates Beat the Populist Drum Republican Candidates Beat the Populist Drum
Big, powerful, corrupt bureaucracy works only for the big, powerful, wealthy, and well-connected—says big, powerful, wealthy, well-connected former CEO.
Oct 29, 2015 / D.D. Guttenplan
Give Jeb Bush a ‘Warm Kiss’ Goodbye Give Jeb Bush a ‘Warm Kiss’ Goodbye
After last night’s sorry performance, expect more calls for Bush to exit the race.
Oct 29, 2015 / Joan Walsh
A GOP Debate Without a Winner—or Much of a Point A GOP Debate Without a Winner—or Much of a Point
It was an empty night of whining about the media, petty squabbling, and lost opportunities for the Republicans who would be president.
Oct 29, 2015 / John Nichols