Government

Can a Liberal Mayor Be Financially Responsible?

Can a Liberal Mayor Be Financially Responsible? Can a Liberal Mayor Be Financially Responsible?

According to the right-wing media’s script, of course not.

Jun 18, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman

Was Mitch McConnell’s Friend Behind the Clandestine Recording of His Opponent?

Was Mitch McConnell’s Friend Behind the Clandestine Recording of His Opponent? Was Mitch McConnell’s Friend Behind the Clandestine Recording of His Opponent?

Kentucky’s US Senate race takes off-the-record to the public.

Jun 17, 2014 / Joe Sonka

Kentucky’s Senate Race Is Falling Deeper Into the Coal Mine Shaft

Kentucky’s Senate Race Is Falling Deeper Into the Coal Mine Shaft Kentucky’s Senate Race Is Falling Deeper Into the Coal Mine Shaft

There are some political races in America that are classic examples of a healthy democracy in action. Kentucky’s US Senate race is not one of them.

Jun 16, 2014 / Joe Sonka

Bernie Sanders Is Beating the Austerity Hawks

Bernie Sanders Is Beating the Austerity Hawks Bernie Sanders Is Beating the Austerity Hawks

Vermont senator aligns with McCain, secures 97-3 win for $35 billion plan to renew VA.

Jun 13, 2014 / John Nichols

Elizabeth Warren: In Their Vote Against Student Loan Reform, the GOP Has Sided With the Billionaires

Elizabeth Warren: In Their Vote Against Student Loan Reform, the GOP Has Sided With the Billionaires Elizabeth Warren: In Their Vote Against Student Loan Reform, the GOP Has Sided With the Billionaires

That’s why Warren will be campaigning for Mitch McConnell’s opponent in this fall’s election.

Jun 12, 2014 / Chris Hayes

Who Will Replace Eric Cantor?

Who Will Replace Eric Cantor? Who Will Replace Eric Cantor?

Conservative versus “moderate” proxy wars will help determine the path of the House in coming years.

Jun 12, 2014 / George Zornick

Will Cantor’s Departure Affect Iran Policy?

Will Cantor’s Departure Affect Iran Policy? Will Cantor’s Departure Affect Iran Policy?

Eric Cantor’s fall might mean a change for the House GOP's foreign policies.

Jun 11, 2014 / Ali Gharib

Eric Cantor’s Opponent Beat Him by Calling Out GOP Corruption

Eric Cantor’s Opponent Beat Him by Calling Out GOP Corruption Eric Cantor’s Opponent Beat Him by Calling Out GOP Corruption

“All of the investment banks, up in New York and DC, they should have gone to jail.”

Jun 11, 2014 / Lee Fang

Eric Cantor Defeated by a Conservative Who Rips Crony Capitalism

Eric Cantor Defeated by a Conservative Who Rips Crony Capitalism Eric Cantor Defeated by a Conservative Who Rips Crony Capitalism

The Republican who pulled off 2014’s biggest upset is very conservative—and very critical of big corporations.

Jun 11, 2014 / John Nichols

Eric Cantor Loses, and Immigration Reform Is Damaged

Eric Cantor Loses, and Immigration Reform Is Damaged Eric Cantor Loses, and Immigration Reform Is Damaged

Eric Cantor made one step towards reform— and was punished for it Tuesday night.

Jun 11, 2014 / George Zornick

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