Election 2016

Hillary Clinton Just Vindicated the Immigrant-Rights Movement

Hillary Clinton Just Vindicated the Immigrant-Rights Movement Hillary Clinton Just Vindicated the Immigrant-Rights Movement

Her remarks ticked off a checklist of things activists have been fighting for, suggesting that she’s heard warnings that Latino support for Democrats cannot be taken for granted.

May 6, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

Mike Huckabee Is a Little Bit Populist, and That Could Be a Big Problem for Bush and Walker

Mike Huckabee Is a Little Bit Populist, and That Could Be a Big Problem for Bush and Walker Mike Huckabee Is a Little Bit Populist, and That Could Be a Big Problem for Bush and Walker

Huckabee’s formula—very conservative on social issues but defending Social Security and opposing free trade—could upset a lot of calculations.

May 6, 2015 / John Nichols

With Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton In, Democrats Prepare for 6 Debates

With Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton In, Democrats Prepare for 6 Debates With Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton In, Democrats Prepare for 6 Debates

Democratic National Committee accepts that 2016 race will be competitive. Here's how to make the debates better.

May 5, 2015 / John Nichols

Carly Fiorina Is Running to Be 2016’s Sarah Palin

Carly Fiorina Is Running to Be 2016’s Sarah Palin Carly Fiorina Is Running to Be 2016’s Sarah Palin

Conservatives say they hate identity politics, but they practice a particularly crude version of them.

May 4, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg

6 Degrees of Separation Between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton

6 Degrees of Separation Between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton 6 Degrees of Separation Between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton

The very different candidates for the Democratic nomination have a lot to debate.

Apr 30, 2015 / John Nichols

‘Clinton Rules’ 2.0

‘Clinton Rules’ 2.0 ‘Clinton Rules’ 2.0

Falling back down the rabbit hole.

Apr 29, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg

The Real GOP Primary Is Almost Over

The Real GOP Primary Is Almost Over The Real GOP Primary Is Almost Over

Candidates have been frantically competing for the loyalty of a handful of donors.

Apr 22, 2015 / The Editors

Liberals to Hillary: Make Public College Debt-Free

Liberals to Hillary: Make Public College Debt-Free Liberals to Hillary: Make Public College Debt-Free

Several congressional Democrats, along with progressive activists, are launching a campaign to eliminate student debt.

Apr 21, 2015 / George Zornick

David Koch on the 2016 GOP Nominee: ‘It Should Be Scott Walker.’ But…

David Koch on the 2016 GOP Nominee: ‘It Should Be Scott Walker.’ But… David Koch on the 2016 GOP Nominee: ‘It Should Be Scott Walker.’ But…

The Kochs adore Walker, but there’s a problem. He polls poorly against Clinton—even in his home state.

Apr 21, 2015 / John Nichols

It’s Not Hillary’s Personality, Stupid

It’s Not Hillary’s Personality, Stupid It’s Not Hillary’s Personality, Stupid

Media fear and self-loathing are already on the campaign trail.

Apr 17, 2015 / Leslie Savan

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