Political Figures

Biden shaking hands with a young voter

Can Joe Biden Unite the Democrats? Can Joe Biden Unite the Democrats?

If Biden is the nominee, he is going to have to figure out a pitch to young people.

Mar 11, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Biden Prevails, Even Though Voters Prefer Bernie’s Ideas

Biden Prevails, Even Though Voters Prefer Bernie’s Ideas Biden Prevails, Even Though Voters Prefer Bernie’s Ideas

Voters favor a government plan instead of private insurance—and a lot of them want to overhaul the economic system. But Biden keeps winning.

Mar 11, 2020 / John Nichols

Donald Trump

Donald Trump’s Latest Reality Show: The 2020 Election Donald Trump’s Latest Reality Show: The 2020 Election

Trump has been gearing up for the next presidential election since he took office.

Mar 10, 2020 / John Feffer

The Working Families Party Says It’s Time to Get Off the Sidelines and Back Sanders

The Working Families Party Says It’s Time to Get Off the Sidelines and Back Sanders The Working Families Party Says It’s Time to Get Off the Sidelines and Back Sanders

The labor-left group, which backed Elizabeth Warren last fall, endorses Bernie Sanders to “get the job done.”

Mar 9, 2020 / John Nichols

Close-up shot of Bernie Sanders smiling.

Bernie Can Still Win Bernie Can Still Win

He doesn’t have to sacrifice his positive vision to eviscerate Joe Biden.

Mar 9, 2020 / Ajay Singh Chaudhary

Sanders v. Biden (v. Trump) on China

Sanders v. Biden (v. Trump) on China Sanders v. Biden (v. Trump) on China

The coronavirus provides a stark reminder that the US does not have a coherent and forward-thinking China policy.

Mar 9, 2020 / Rob Howse and Zephyr Teachout

Biden’s Not the One

Biden’s Not the One Biden’s Not the One

If the Democratic establishment thinks that Joe Biden is a better candidate to run against Donald Trump, they’re in for a rude awakening.

Mar 9, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

Lessons From Elizabeth Warren’s Defeat

Lessons From Elizabeth Warren’s Defeat Lessons From Elizabeth Warren’s Defeat

Bernie Sanders can borrow from Warren’s unity message in order to expand his own coalition.

Mar 6, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Put Elizabeth Warren in Charge of Writing the Democratic Platform

Put Elizabeth Warren in Charge of Writing the Democratic Platform Put Elizabeth Warren in Charge of Writing the Democratic Platform

The senator should chair a supercharged platform committee and lead in the forging of an agenda for big, bold structural change.

Mar 6, 2020 / John Nichols

Rudy Giuliani standing and speaking in front of a US flag.

How Rudy Giuliani Became Trump’s Shadow Secretary of State How Rudy Giuliani Became Trump’s Shadow Secretary of State

Through his travels from Iran to Ukraine, Giulani has become a walking, talking conflict-of-interest machine.

Mar 6, 2020 / Bob Dreyfuss

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