Political Figures

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Sanders Is for Schmucks Sanders Is for Schmucks

When will young voters come to their senses?

Apr 12, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow

The 2008 Democratic Primary Was Far Nastier Than 2016’s

The 2008 Democratic Primary Was Far Nastier Than 2016’s The 2008 Democratic Primary Was Far Nastier Than 2016’s

Clinton had not surrendered at this point eight years ago—and the party still came together at the convention.

Apr 11, 2016 / Joan Walsh

With a Wyoming Victory, Sanders Extends His Multi-State Winning Streak

With a Wyoming Victory, Sanders Extends His Multi-State Winning Streak With a Wyoming Victory, Sanders Extends His Multi-State Winning Streak

The senator from Vermont has now won 17 contests—including eight of the last nine match-ups.

Apr 10, 2016 / John Nichols

Ted Cruz 2015

Shouldn’t Someone Tell Ted Cruz That Wisconsin Republicans Weren’t Really Voting for Him? Shouldn’t Someone Tell Ted Cruz That Wisconsin Republicans Weren’t Really Voting for Him?

Wisconsin primary voters may have voted for the Texan, but they were thinking about Paul Ryan.

Apr 8, 2016 / John Nichols

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders

Memo to Bernie and Hillary: It’s Time for a Time Out Memo to Bernie and Hillary: It’s Time for a Time Out

If the Democratic Party had an adult in the room, they would be telling both candidates they need to take a step back.

Apr 8, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Jeff Weaver

Bernie Sanders Should Keep Running—but Not Like This Bernie Sanders Should Keep Running—but Not Like This

The Sanders campaign is where Clinton was in 2008. If it wants to do better, it should learn from her lessons.

Apr 7, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Why Republicans Cry Political Correctness

Why Republicans Cry Political Correctness Why Republicans Cry Political Correctness

Dressing up bigotry and authoritarianism as truth-telling is the right’s favorite talking point.

Apr 7, 2016 / Column / Laila Lalami

President Obama Wants Reporters to ‘Dig Deeper’

President Obama Wants Reporters to ‘Dig Deeper’ President Obama Wants Reporters to ‘Dig Deeper’

Snippy reactions to his sharp critique of the mainstream media only amplified his point.

Apr 7, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman

Bernie Sanders

Seeking an Upset, Sanders Campaign Searches for Votes in Pennsylvania’s Lost Communities Seeking an Upset, Sanders Campaign Searches for Votes in Pennsylvania’s Lost Communities

Much of the state has been battered by the trade deals Sanders vigorously opposes.

Apr 7, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Edwards and Raskin

Donna Edwards for Senate and Jamie Raskin for Congress Donna Edwards for Senate and Jamie Raskin for Congress

Both of these Maryland primary contenders have long records of progressive activism.

Apr 7, 2016 / The Editors

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