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
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
The Republicans spew vitriol, while the Democrat explains democratic socialism on Saturday Night Live.
Feb 7, 2016 / John Nichols
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’
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 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
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
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
Caucus math—and more!—explained.
Feb 1, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
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