Elections

So Long, It’s Been Bad to Know Ya… So Long, It’s Been Bad to Know Ya…

 Eric asks how about the real relevancy of the Tea Party and Reed examines the crazy 27 percent.

Jan 19, 2012 / Eric Alterman

Food Stamp Fight Looms Food Stamp Fight Looms

Not for nothing is Newt going after the “food stamp president.” There’s a battle shaping up, but who will fight it?

Jan 19, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Five Reasons Romney Is Leading (Barely) in South Carolina Five Reasons Romney Is Leading (Barely) in South Carolina

Mitt Romney’s lead over Newt Gingrich has shrunk, but he’s still set to do well in a state that was supposed to be hostile to him. Rick Perry dropping out is unlikely t...

Jan 19, 2012 / Ben Adler

The Shame of Iowa: How a Little State Fostered the ‘Romney Inevitability’ Lie The Shame of Iowa: How a Little State Fostered the ‘Romney Inevitability’ Lie

Turns out Romney wasn't inevitable. Santorum won Iowa. Or maybe he didn't. The caucus system has, again, produced an unreliable result. It is time to reform a broken process that w...

Jan 19, 2012 / John Nichols

A Party Divided: Where the Republican Candidates Stand on Immigration

A Party Divided: Where the Republican Candidates Stand on Immigration A Party Divided: Where the Republican Candidates Stand on Immigration

From sending predator drones to the border to allowing American Express to run our guest worker program, the Republican candidates for the presidential nomination have put out some…

Jan 19, 2012 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Vulture Capitalism on Trial Vulture Capitalism on Trial

Perry and Gingrich offer a surprisingly revealing criticism of Romney's brand of predatory capitalism.

Jan 19, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Religious Right Roars Back in South Carolina The Religious Right Roars Back in South Carolina

Faith, morality and “family values” are back now that the Republican primary has moved south. 

Jan 19, 2012 / Ben Adler

Why Are Republicans Attacking ‘Vulture Capitalism’?

Why Are Republicans Attacking ‘Vulture Capitalism’? Why Are Republicans Attacking ‘Vulture Capitalism’?

Sniping by Perry and Gingrich is opportunistic. But with capitalism in crisis, it reflects a deeper insecurity among conservatives.

Jan 18, 2012 / William Greider

Ron Paul, Take Two

Ron Paul, Take Two Ron Paul, Take Two

It’s true that Paul has brought important issues to the national debate. It’s also true that he’s a reactionary crank.  

Jan 18, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Here’s How to Force Congress to Block SOPA and Save the Internet Here’s How to Force Congress to Block SOPA and Save the Internet

Members of Congress need to feel the heat on the Stop Internet Piracy Act. Here’s how a bold progressive challenger and digital activists forced Paul Ryan to come out agains...

Jan 18, 2012 / John Nichols

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