Elections

Bernie Sanders Introduces a Bill to Break Up the Big Banks

Bernie Sanders Introduces a Bill to Break Up the Big Banks Bernie Sanders Introduces a Bill to Break Up the Big Banks

Now a presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders is arguing that the government should wind down several large financial institutions.

May 6, 2015 / George Zornick

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

Can Bernie Sanders Break Through the Status Quo?

Can Bernie Sanders Break Through the Status Quo? Can Bernie Sanders Break Through the Status Quo?

He may have already done it, with his unapologetic defense of social democracy and assaults on the “billionaire class.”

May 5, 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

Bernie Sanders Readies a ‘Which Side Are You On?’ Presidential Bid

Bernie Sanders Readies a ‘Which Side Are You On?’ Presidential Bid Bernie Sanders Readies a ‘Which Side Are You On?’ Presidential Bid

“America does not belong to the billionaire class,” he says, “it belongs to all of us.”

Apr 29, 2015 / John Nichols

No Joke, Cheney Was the Worst President

No Joke, Cheney Was the Worst President No Joke, Cheney Was the Worst President

Obama's barb worked because it had the ring of truth.

Apr 27, 2015 / John Nichols

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

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