Congress

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

Paul Ryan’s Congressional Opponent: Debate Me Next! Paul Ryan’s Congressional Opponent: Debate Me Next!

The Republican vice-presidential candidate is also facing a House race at home—but won’t debate his challenger. 

Oct 12, 2012 / George Zornick

A New ‘Year of the Woman’? A New ‘Year of the Woman’?

 The GOP's War on Women has spurred another women-led movement to reclaim their rights. 

Oct 2, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

GOP Candidates Feeling Pressure From NRSC’s Flirtation With Akin GOP Candidates Feeling Pressure From NRSC’s Flirtation With Akin

Senators who raised money for the national party will be in tough spot should it back Todd Akin again.

Sep 27, 2012 / George Zornick

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