Can Americans Trust Government Again? Can Americans Trust Government Again?
As the 2012 elections approach, renewed faith will be critical to combating Republicans’ slash-and-burn rhetoric.
Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / Jeff Madrick
Romney Joins Gas Price Pander Romney Joins Gas Price Pander
Mitt says his opponents “don't understand the economy.” Neither does he.
Mar 20, 2012 / Ben Adler
How Will Voters Respond to the War on Women? How Will Voters Respond to the War on Women?
Has President Obama stood strong enough on women's issues?
Mar 19, 2012 / Press Room
Instead of a CEO, How About Electing a Labor Leader? Instead of a CEO, How About Electing a Labor Leader?
Wisconsinites will have a chance to consider Firefighters Union president Mahlon Mitchell as a statewide contender.
Mar 19, 2012 / John Nichols
Will Running to the Right Hurt Romney? Will Running to the Right Hurt Romney?
Pundits say Mitt has damaged his brand among women and Latinos. Not so fast.
Mar 18, 2012 / Ben Adler
Romney and Santorum: Two Faces of GOP Capitalism Romney and Santorum: Two Faces of GOP Capitalism
There may be tension but there isn’t a class war within the Republican Party, because they’re all on the same side.
Mar 14, 2012 / Column / Gary Younge
Gritty Defeats Highlight Romney’s Authenticity Deficit Gritty Defeats Highlight Romney’s Authenticity Deficit
The “weak front-runner” has an authenticity deficit. It crushed him in Alabama and Mississippi. And it’s not just a Southern problem.
Mar 14, 2012 / John Nichols
Goodbye Gingrich Goodbye Gingrich
Losing Mississippi and Alabama spells the end Gingrich’s campaign—and his relevance.
Mar 14, 2012 / Ben Adler
African-American Vote in GOP Race Falls Below Measurable Levels African-American Vote in GOP Race Falls Below Measurable Levels
African-Americans make up 37 percent of all Mississippians. In today's primary, they could count for less than 1 percent of the vote.
Mar 13, 2012 / John Nichols
Strange Things Are Happening to Mitt Romney Strange Things Are Happening to Mitt Romney
He's eating grits, dropping “Y’alls” and describes campaigning in the South is an “away game” for Yankees like him. This is as “real” as h...
Mar 9, 2012 / John Nichols