Election 2012

John Nichols: The Iowa Caucuses Battle Has Been Ugly and Destructive Politics John Nichols: The Iowa Caucuses Battle Has Been Ugly and Destructive Politics

If we don't get serious about addressing Citizens United, we're going to end up with a much uglier, much more destructive politics.

Jan 3, 2012 / Press Room

Rick Perry Loses His Mind but Not His Conservative Support Rick Perry Loses His Mind but Not His Conservative Support

Rick Perry’s recent statements have made even less sense than ever. But as long he doesn’t show hints of moderation, it doesn’t hurt him. 

Jan 3, 2012 / Ben Adler

Six Ways Iowa Progressives Will Caucus

Six Ways Iowa Progressives Will Caucus Six Ways Iowa Progressives Will Caucus

“Move to Amend” proposals, uncommitted votes, anti-war votes for Ron Paul and occupying: Iowa progressives will use the caucuses to send messages.

Jan 3, 2012 / John Nichols

Slide Show: How the Iowa Caucuses Pervert the Democratic Process

Slide Show: How the Iowa Caucuses Pervert the Democratic Process Slide Show: How the Iowa Caucuses Pervert the Democratic Process

The Iowa caucuses are a make-or-break moment for GOP contenders—even though the caucuses themselves are warped by corporate money, governed by undemocratic rules, and don&rsq…

Jan 2, 2012 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Creating a New Economy in 2012 Katrina vanden Heuvel: Creating a New Economy in 2012

At the beginning of the 2012 election season, what is the outlook of some of the most important national issues?

Jan 2, 2012 / Press Room

OpinionNation: Progressives and Ron Paul OpinionNation: Progressives and Ron Paul

The libertarian, anti-war candidate is surging in the GOP primary. Is this something progressives should cheer? Robert Scheer, Ben Adler and Katha Pollitt offer three views.

Jan 2, 2012 / OpinionNation

The Handful of White People Who Choose Your Presidential Candidates

The Handful of White People Who Choose Your Presidential Candidates The Handful of White People Who Choose Your Presidential Candidates

Iowa and New Hampshire voters are supposedly better informed because they get to meet the presidential candidates in person. They aren’t. 

Jan 2, 2012 / Ben Adler

Romney Worships 2011’s False Idol: Paul Ryan Romney Worships 2011’s False Idol: Paul Ryan

His embrace of Ryan might work with Iowa caucus voters, but it won't help Romney win general election voters who want to save Social Security.

Dec 30, 2011 / John Nichols

Rising Rick Santorum Would Rewrite the Constitution, Abolish Courts

Rising Rick Santorum Would Rewrite the Constitution, Abolish Courts Rising Rick Santorum Would Rewrite the Constitution, Abolish Courts

Determined to amend the Constitution to ban same-sex marriage and overturn Roe v. Wade, Santorum espouses fringe views—but that’s the basis of his appeal to religi...

Dec 29, 2011 / John Nichols

Gingrich’s Iowa Crash Has GOP Base Hunting for Next Anti-Romney

Gingrich’s Iowa Crash Has GOP Base Hunting for Next Anti-Romney Gingrich’s Iowa Crash Has GOP Base Hunting for Next Anti-Romney

Newt will likely finish fourth or fifth in Iowa. What comes next? Rick Santorum, your fifteen minutes have arrived.

Dec 28, 2011 / John Nichols

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