Government

Meet Erick Erickson, the New-Media Rush Limbaugh Meet Erick Erickson, the New-Media Rush Limbaugh

Although unknown to many liberals, Red State’s Erick Erickson is an exemplar of the new right-wing media activists pushing the GOP to extremes. 

Aug 2, 2011 / Ben Adler

GOP’s Debt-Ceiling Games Have Raised the Prospect of a ‘Crunching Global Recession’

GOP’s Debt-Ceiling Games Have Raised the Prospect of a ‘Crunching Global Recession’ GOP’s Debt-Ceiling Games Have Raised the Prospect of a ‘Crunching Global Recession’

The IMF warns that an international crisis looms, as Pelosi condemns Boehner for going “to the dark side.”

Jul 31, 2011 / John Nichols

Boehner Finally Gets GOP ‘Asses in Line,’ and Then Marches Them Off the Cliff

Boehner Finally Gets GOP ‘Asses in Line,’ and Then Marches Them Off the Cliff Boehner Finally Gets GOP ‘Asses in Line,’ and Then Marches Them Off the Cliff

As Boehner battles Bachmannite Republicans who would crash the economy for political purposes, Obama recognizes that the only hope is with the Senate—not a div...

Jul 29, 2011 / John Nichols

Boehner Says Economic Hostage-Takers Have Infiltrated the House GOP Caucus Boehner Says Economic Hostage-Takers Have Infiltrated the House GOP Caucus

The Speaker admits that some Republicans want to create chaos in order to blackmail Democrats into passing a balanced budget amendment.

Jul 27, 2011 / John Nichols

When Will the Press Wake Up and Blame Republicans? When Will the Press Wake Up and Blame Republicans?

The cult of objectivity requires Beltway journalists to ignore the GOP's culpability in creating this artificial crisis.

Jul 27, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie

Exposing ALEC: Why Are Corporations Writing State Laws? Exposing ALEC: Why Are Corporations Writing State Laws?

ALEC is a toxic alliance of corporations and state legislatures that work together to ensure that corporate interests stay at the top of legislative agendas across the country.

Jul 25, 2011 / Countdown

Why Moderate Republican Donors are Drawn to Chris Christie Why Moderate Republican Donors are Drawn to Chris Christie

Chris Christie is not a moderate, but some donors seem to think he is the only candidate who could unite the mainstream and Tea Party wings of the GOP.

Jul 22, 2011 / Ben Adler

Unions, MoveOn Warn Obama Not to ‘Cave’ in Secret Negotiations With House GOP

Unions, MoveOn Warn Obama Not to ‘Cave’ in Secret Negotiations With House GOP Unions, MoveOn Warn Obama Not to ‘Cave’ in Secret Negotiations With House GOP

Obama's deal could include deep cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, without addressing the need for new revenues. That's a bad deal—and progressives are speaking ...

Jul 21, 2011 / John Nichols

‘Gang of Six’ Plan? ‘Not So Fast,’ Says Bernie Sanders ‘Gang of Six’ Plan? ‘Not So Fast,’ Says Bernie Sanders

The president and some Republicans like the bipartisan deficit reduction scheme, but Sanders calls it a threat to the safety net and economic fairness.

Jul 19, 2011 / John Nichols

Elizabeth Warren for US Senate

Elizabeth Warren for US Senate Elizabeth Warren for US Senate

Now that Obama has bowed to Wall Street and chosen not to appoint Warren to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, she should go to the Senate and lead from there.

Jul 17, 2011 / John Nichols

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