Elections

Elizabeth Warren and Michael Bloomberg

How Can Warren Win? By Attacking Bloomberg. How Can Warren Win? By Attacking Bloomberg.

Her unity message hasn’t done Warren much good, but now she’s facing an ideal foe.

Feb 14, 2020 / Jeet Heer

What We Already Owe to Bernie Sanders

What We Already Owe to Bernie Sanders What We Already Owe to Bernie Sanders

Clinton and Obama holdovers may control the Democratic Party’s machinery, but they no longer set the agenda.

Feb 14, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

Against Despair: A Case for Optimism After the Impeachment Trial

Against Despair: A Case for Optimism After the Impeachment Trial Against Despair: A Case for Optimism After the Impeachment Trial

There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in. 

Feb 14, 2020 / Anna Galland

Democrats Should Welcome Michael Bloomberg to Their Debates—ASAP

Democrats Should Welcome Michael Bloomberg to Their Debates—ASAP Democrats Should Welcome Michael Bloomberg to Their Debates—ASAP

The billionaire former New York mayor should have to answer honestly for his record in business and politics, not hide behind ads.

Feb 13, 2020 / Joan Walsh

The Disastrous Iowa Caucuses Were Just the Beginning

The Disastrous Iowa Caucuses Were Just the Beginning The Disastrous Iowa Caucuses Were Just the Beginning

Unless they’re stopped, the Democratic establishment will lose another election.

Feb 12, 2020 / Jeffrey Cox

Roger Stone

The Primaries Are Protecting Trump The Primaries Are Protecting Trump

Democrats might be too busy picking a nominee to stop an out-of-control president.

Feb 12, 2020 / Jeet Heer

They Rocked New Hampshire—but Pete and Amy Still Can’t Win Over Black Voters

They Rocked New Hampshire—but Pete and Amy Still Can’t Win Over Black Voters They Rocked New Hampshire—but Pete and Amy Still Can’t Win Over Black Voters

Candidates who have no real support from people of color should not be viewed as serious contenders for the nomination.

Feb 12, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Bernie Sanders Wins New Hampshire

Bernie Sanders Wins New Hampshire Bernie Sanders Wins New Hampshire

Now, to keep his campaign’s momentum going, Sanders has to lay out how he intends to beat President Trump.

Feb 12, 2020 / John Nichols

Climate Is on the Ballot in New Hampshire

Climate Is on the Ballot in New Hampshire Climate Is on the Ballot in New Hampshire

The Sunrise Movement and other groups have demanded that climate be a top issue, and Democrats like Sanders, Warren, and Steyer are responding.

Feb 11, 2020 / John Nichols

Trucks hauling containers

It’s Still the Economy, Stupid It’s Still the Economy, Stupid

As recession fears recede, Democrats need to remember that it’s easier to convince people to gamble on social democracy in good times.

Feb 10, 2020 / Jeet Heer

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