Ted Cruz

A woman points a handgun with a laser sight on a wall display of other guns during the National Rifle Association convention in St. Louis.

Why Haven’t Republicans Talked About Guns in New Hampshire? Why Haven’t Republicans Talked About Guns in New Hampshire?

Ted Cruz is probably winning the gun primary, but it has not been a huge factor.

Feb 9, 2016 / George Zornick

New Hampshire primary

5 Things to Watch for in Today’s New Hampshire Primary 5 Things to Watch for in Today’s New Hampshire Primary

New Hampshire primaries are not always conclusive. But here are tips for assessing them.

Feb 9, 2016 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio

Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio

The Republicans spew vitriol, while the Democrat explains democratic socialism on Saturday Night Live.

Feb 7, 2016 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders

Start Making Sense: How Bernie Went From Trailing by Double Digits to Tying in Iowa Start Making Sense: How Bernie Went From Trailing by Double Digits to Tying in Iowa

Plus our Super Bowl concussion preview with David Zirin.

Feb 4, 2016 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Making Excuses for Trump Is Now the Fun Part of ‘Morning Joe’

Making Excuses for Trump Is Now the Fun Part of ‘Morning Joe’ Making Excuses for Trump Is Now the Fun Part of ‘Morning Joe’

While most media finally get to call Trump a loser out loud, Joe and Mika stand by their man.

Feb 3, 2016 / Leslie Savan

Donald Trump flag

Donald Trump Becomes the GOP’s Newest Voter-Fraud Fraudster Donald Trump Becomes the GOP’s Newest Voter-Fraud Fraudster

Trump accuses Cruz of stealing the Iowa caucus, but the roots of the GOP’s voter-fraud crusade go much deeper.

Feb 3, 2016 / Ari Berman

Senator Ted Cruz

Don’t Expect Ted Cruz to Moderate Any Time Soon Don’t Expect Ted Cruz to Moderate Any Time Soon

A looming primary day in the Deep South is a golden opportunity for the Texas Senator.

Feb 2, 2016 / George Zornick

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz speaks after winning at his Iowa caucus night rally in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, February 1, 2016.

Why Ted Cruz Won—and Donald Trump Lost Why Ted Cruz Won—and Donald Trump Lost

Trump meets his Waterloo, as Marco Rubio makes third place look like first.

Feb 2, 2016 / Joan Walsh

9 Things You Need to Know About Tonight’s Iowa Caucus

9 Things You Need to Know About Tonight’s Iowa Caucus 9 Things You Need to Know About Tonight’s Iowa Caucus

Caucus math—and more!—explained.

Feb 1, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Troy Newman

Ted Cruz Announces a Terrifying New Supporter Ted Cruz Announces a Terrifying New Supporter

The Texas senator is embracing a man with repeated connections to acts of anti-choice violence.

Jan 28, 2016 / George Zornick

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