Elections

Dick Cheney Suddenly Discovers There’s a Lot to Like About Rick Perry Dick Cheney Suddenly Discovers There’s a Lot to Like About Rick Perry

The former veep once campaigned against Perry, dismissing the Texas governor as a “real talker” rather than the “real deal.” Now, Cheney’s on Fox talk...

Sep 1, 2011 / John Nichols

Why Moderate Republicans Still Support Mitt Romney Why Moderate Republicans Still Support Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney has adopted a series of hard-core right-wing positions, but he's still the candidate of the GOP elite because they know better than to believe him. 

Aug 30, 2011 / Ben Adler

Tea Party Senate Primary Campaigns to Watch

Tea Party Senate Primary Campaigns to Watch Tea Party Senate Primary Campaigns to Watch

Tea Party activists are not happy with Republicans in Washington, and they're preparing to challenge a whole bunch of them. 

Aug 29, 2011 / Ben Adler

After Earthquake and Hurricane, Bachmann Says: ‘I Don’t Know How Much God Has to Do to Get the Attention of the Politicians’ After Earthquake and Hurricane, Bachmann Says: ‘I Don’t Know How Much God Has to Do to Get the Attention of the Politicians’

Republican presidential candidate plays the “wrath of God” card, then her campaign says she was just joking... about natural disasters.

Aug 29, 2011 / John Nichols

Elizabeth Warren’s Suddenly Serious Senate Campaign

Elizabeth Warren’s Suddenly Serious Senate Campaign Elizabeth Warren’s Suddenly Serious Senate Campaign

If the consumer activist wins she will become an essential spokesperson for progressive values in national economic, regulatory and fiscal policy debates.

Aug 26, 2011 / John Nichols

Republican Presidential Candidates Refuse to Credit Obama on Libya

Republican Presidential Candidates Refuse to Credit Obama on Libya Republican Presidential Candidates Refuse to Credit Obama on Libya

Some Republican presidential candidates are pretending Qaddafi's ouster isn't happening. Others are pretending Obama had nothing to do with it. And then there's Mitt Romney. 

Aug 24, 2011 / Ben Adler

The Democrats’ Rural Rebellions The Democrats’ Rural Rebellions

The Republicans’ dramatic overreach in states from Wisconsin to Maine has created openings for substantial Democratic victories in unexpected territory.

Aug 24, 2011 / John Nichols

Mitt Romney, Dark Prince of Oligarchy, Battles the Demons of Democracy

Mitt Romney, Dark Prince of Oligarchy, Battles the Demons of Democracy Mitt Romney, Dark Prince of Oligarchy, Battles the Demons of Democracy

The GOP’s CEO candidate revealed his allegiances in the battle to disengage democracy with his declaration that “corporations are people, too, my friend."

Aug 20, 2011 / John Nichols

Conservative Criticism of Rick Perry’s Corporate Cronyism Conservative Criticism of Rick Perry’s Corporate Cronyism

Some conservatives have disapprovingly noted Rick Perry’s penchant for sharing government funds with campaign contributors. 

Aug 19, 2011 / Ben Adler

Clearing Away the Brush Clearing Away the Brush

Eric clears away the brush with reviews and T-Mobile struggles, and Reed envisions the post-Citizen United American democracy.

Aug 18, 2011 / Eric Alterman

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