Congress

Leading Banking Committee Democrat Backs Warren Leading Banking Committee Democrat Backs Warren

One of the committee’s top Democrats said he wants to see Warren on board, if she wants to be. 

Nov 9, 2012 / George Zornick

John Nichols: Labor Won in Wisconsin and Ohio Senate Elections John Nichols: Labor Won in Wisconsin and Ohio Senate Elections

The victories of Tammy Baldwin and Sherrod Brown show that standing up for workers’ rights pays off.

Nov 7, 2012 / Press Room

Jeremy Scahill: In Obama’s Second Term, Will Democrats Challenge Drones? Jeremy Scahill: In Obama’s Second Term, Will Democrats Challenge Drones?

After last night's re-election, progressives wonder if the US is in for four more years of extrajudicial killings. 

Nov 7, 2012 / Press Room

Is There an Antidote to Paul Ryan’s Arrogance? Meet Rob Zerban Is There an Antidote to Paul Ryan’s Arrogance? Meet Rob Zerban

Paul Ryan’s not just running for vice president. He’s running against a smart, serious progressive for his US House seat. Unfortunately, Ryan won’t debate his cha...

Nov 3, 2012 / John Nichols

Win or Lose, What Should Progressives Do Next? Win or Lose, What Should Progressives Do Next?

Regardless of who wins the presidential election, progressives need to devise a strategy for building a majority.

Nov 2, 2012 / Jamelle Bouie

Through the Back Door, a Late Money Surge for Akin

Through the Back Door, a Late Money Surge for Akin Through the Back Door, a Late Money Surge for Akin

Groups that swore not to back the controversial candidate now are—but it probably won’t matter.

Nov 1, 2012 / George Zornick

Will California Congressman Buck McKeon Go Down?

Will California Congressman Buck McKeon Go Down? Will California Congressman Buck McKeon Go Down?

Plagued by ethical troubles, the “poster boy for pay to play politics” and Pentagon BFF is finally facing a competitive election.

Oct 26, 2012 / Lee Fang

What a Republican Senate Would Look Like

What a Republican Senate Would Look Like What a Republican Senate Would Look Like

There’s a steep ideological drop-off from current Democratic committee chairs and their Republican counterparts. 

Oct 25, 2012 / George Zornick

Tammy Baldwin: Overturn ‘Citizens United’

Tammy Baldwin: Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Tammy Baldwin: Overturn ‘Citizens United’

The Wisconsin senate candidate rejects the idea of corporate personhood.

Oct 18, 2012 / The Nation Video

Todd Akin’s Shrinking Campaign

Todd Akin’s Shrinking Campaign Todd Akin’s Shrinking Campaign

It seems less like Akin is running for Senate, and more like he’s setting up a post-political career as an evangelical martyr. 

Oct 18, 2012 / George Zornick

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