Political Figures

The ‘New York Times’ ‘Endorsement’ Fails Us All

The ‘New York Times’ ‘Endorsement’ Fails Us All The ‘New York Times’ ‘Endorsement’ Fails Us All

The editorial board’s split endorsement of two candidates—Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar—serves to confuse, not clarify, the 2020 race.

Jan 21, 2020 / John Nichols

Mitch McConnell Is the Crooked Guardian of an Imperial Presidency

Mitch McConnell Is the Crooked Guardian of an Imperial Presidency Mitch McConnell Is the Crooked Guardian of an Imperial Presidency

The majority leader has admitted he’s conspiring to thwart an impartial impeachment trial. Everyone with a brain and a conscience should be calling for his recusal.

Jan 16, 2020 / John Nichols

Senator Warren speaks with Senator Sanders.

Bernie Is Less Sexist Than American Voters Bernie Is Less Sexist Than American Voters

Even if you think a woman could be elected as president, you’d be a fool not to worry about it.  

Jan 16, 2020 / Katha Pollitt

Pete and Amy Needed to Crush the Iowa Debate. They Did Not.

Pete and Amy Needed to Crush the Iowa Debate. They Did Not. Pete and Amy Needed to Crush the Iowa Debate. They Did Not.

Buttigieg and Klobuchar have to do well in their neighboring Midwestern state’s caucus to advance, and their mediocre nights didn’t help them.

Jan 15, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Live Chat: Watch the 7th Democratic Debate With ‘The Nation’

Live Chat: Watch the 7th Democratic Debate With ‘The Nation’ Live Chat: Watch the 7th Democratic Debate With ‘The Nation’

Our stellar cast of blogging heads is back again, analyzing and commenting on tonight’s heated Democratic debate.

Jan 14, 2020 / The Nation

The Real Argument Between Warren and Sanders Is About How to Win the Election

The Real Argument Between Warren and Sanders Is About How to Win the Election The Real Argument Between Warren and Sanders Is About How to Win the Election

Friction between the two candidates highlights a divide over the best strategy to defeat Trump.

Jan 13, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Dream Running Mate’ Is Teddy Roosevelt

Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Dream Running Mate’ Is Teddy Roosevelt Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Dream Running Mate’ Is Teddy Roosevelt

But she might want to take a closer look at some of the early 20th century president’s policies that run counter to the message and spirit of her campaign.

Jan 10, 2020 / Jerome Karabel

Elizabeth Warren Has Made Disability Rights Central to Her Campaign

Elizabeth Warren Has Made Disability Rights Central to Her Campaign Elizabeth Warren Has Made Disability Rights Central to Her Campaign

The candidate’s engagement with #CripTheVote is a sign that disability politics has finally gone mainstream.

Jan 10, 2020 / Sara Luterman

What Is ‘National Doom’? In Taiwan, It Depends on Whom You Ask

What Is ‘National Doom’? In Taiwan, It Depends on Whom You Ask What Is ‘National Doom’? In Taiwan, It Depends on Whom You Ask

The candidates in this week’s election have radically different ideas of how Taiwan should relate to China—and what the worst-case scenario would be.

Jan 9, 2020 / Brian Hioe and Wen Liu

If Trump Is Going to Take the Off-Ramp From War, He Needs a Push

If Trump Is Going to Take the Off-Ramp From War, He Needs a Push If Trump Is Going to Take the Off-Ramp From War, He Needs a Push

The president has no idea what he’s doing in the Middle East, which makes it imperative for an anti-war opposition to have a clear agenda.

Jan 8, 2020 / Jeet Heer

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