Election 2020

Donald Trump

Trump Is Trying to Remake the Military in His Own Ugly Image Trump Is Trying to Remake the Military in His Own Ugly Image

The Pentagon and the president are butting heads over racism and staffing decisions.

Jun 26, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Trump

‘I Got Nicer Everything,’ Says Man Who Ruins All He Touches ‘I Got Nicer Everything,’ Says Man Who Ruins All He Touches

The CDC head says the pandemic has “brought the nation to its knees.” Meanwhile, Trump is talking about his hair.

Jun 26, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Senate Candidate Andrew Romanoff’s Campaign for Climate Justice

Senate Candidate Andrew Romanoff’s Campaign for Climate Justice Senate Candidate Andrew Romanoff’s Campaign for Climate Justice

A Colorado progressive, with an urgent Green New Deal message, is closing the gap in a key Democratic primary for the US Senate.

Jun 25, 2020 / John Nichols

The Next Politics Is All About Movements—and It’s Winning

The Next Politics Is All About Movements—and It’s Winning The Next Politics Is All About Movements—and It’s Winning

When AOC won in 2018, it was dismissed as a fluke. Now, she says, it’s clear that “the people’s movement...isn’t an accident. It‘s a mandate.”

Jun 24, 2020 / John Nichols

Eliot Engel

Why Is GOP Money Going to Democratic Congressman Eliot Engel? Why Is GOP Money Going to Democratic Congressman Eliot Engel?

On foreign policy, the 16-term incumbent aligns with the Republicans.

Jun 23, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Bolton Tells All Too Late

Bolton Tells All Too Late Bolton Tells All Too Late

Behind the scenes. After the fact.

Jun 23, 2020 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Charles Booker Is Determined to Fight Voter Suppression in Kentucky

Charles Booker Is Determined to Fight Voter Suppression in Kentucky Charles Booker Is Determined to Fight Voter Suppression in Kentucky

Polling places are cut from 3,700 to 200, sparking fears of long lines. But the insurgent candidate says his campaign is ready.

Jun 22, 2020 / John Nichols

As Bill Barr Flails, Trump Is Losing His Roy Cohn

As Bill Barr Flails, Trump Is Losing His Roy Cohn As Bill Barr Flails, Trump Is Losing His Roy Cohn

This time, Barr might have gone too far.

Jun 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Charles Booker Is the Democrat With the Best Chance of Beating Mitch McConnell

Charles Booker Is the Democrat With the Best Chance of Beating Mitch McConnell Charles Booker Is the Democrat With the Best Chance of Beating Mitch McConnell

As a new poll points to the insurgent progressive’s strengths as a candidate, progressives say Democrats need to unite behind Booker.

Jun 19, 2020 / John Nichols

7 Candidates You Should Know on New York and Kentucky’s Primary Ballots

7 Candidates You Should Know on New York and Kentucky’s Primary Ballots 7 Candidates You Should Know on New York and Kentucky’s Primary Ballots

From Jamaal Bowman in New York to Nima Kulkarni in Kentucky, voters have a robust class of progressive candidates on their June 23 ballots.

Jun 17, 2020 / Elie Mystal and John Nichols

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