Political Figures

Why Is the Right Obsessed With Castration?

Why Is the Right Obsessed With Castration? Why Is the Right Obsessed With Castration?

In speeches and in campaign ads, they’re threatening to cut off their enemies’ balls, and it’s getting weird.

May 2, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Rand Paul Courts Establishment Money, but the GOP Establishment Bites Back

Rand Paul Courts Establishment Money, but the GOP Establishment Bites Back Rand Paul Courts Establishment Money, but the GOP Establishment Bites Back

Paul backers were ousted in an Iowa GOP state party coup.

May 1, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

A New Book Says Chris Christie Misused His Power as US Attorney

A New Book Says Chris Christie Misused His Power as US Attorney A New Book Says Chris Christie Misused His Power as US Attorney

Anti-corruption arrests were staged to help his 2009 election, says author Louis Manzo.

Apr 30, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Chris Christie Lauds Scott Walker’s Union Bashing

Chris Christie Lauds Scott Walker’s Union Bashing Chris Christie Lauds Scott Walker’s Union Bashing

The New Jersey governor backs Wisconsin’s governor, a potential 2016 rival, in his capacity as chairman of the Republican Governors Association.

Apr 25, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Why We Can’t Erase Vietnam From LBJ’s Legacy

Why We Can’t Erase Vietnam From LBJ’s Legacy Why We Can’t Erase Vietnam From LBJ’s Legacy

The fiftieth anniversary celebrations of Johnson’s Great Society agenda should not overlook the travesties of the war. 

Apr 23, 2014 / Ronnie Dugger

Christie Hones His 2016 Stump Speech at a Chamber of Commerce Event

Christie Hones His 2016 Stump Speech at a Chamber of Commerce Event Christie Hones His 2016 Stump Speech at a Chamber of Commerce Event

But the scandals seem inexorable.

Apr 23, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Obama’s Free Trade Agreement Ignores the Scandal of Rana Plaza

Obama’s Free Trade Agreement Ignores the Scandal of Rana Plaza Obama’s Free Trade Agreement Ignores the Scandal of Rana Plaza

The president should be proposing new rules for importers who manufacture their products overseas, but don’t hold your breath.

Apr 23, 2014 / William Greider

Christie Is Using Romney Ties to Kickstart His 2016 Bid

Christie Is Using Romney Ties to Kickstart His 2016 Bid Christie Is Using Romney Ties to Kickstart His 2016 Bid

If the New Jersey governor falters, Jeb Bush is waiting—but he has troubles of his own.

Apr 21, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Is Chris Christie Gaining Traction for 2016?

Is Chris Christie Gaining Traction for 2016? Is Chris Christie Gaining Traction for 2016?

So far, no smoking gun. But there are now four separate investigations underway, with new leads to follow.

Apr 17, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Could an Unknown Civil Libertarian Unseat Susan Collins?

Could an Unknown Civil Libertarian Unseat Susan Collins? Could an Unknown Civil Libertarian Unseat Susan Collins?

Shenna Bellows can’t match the millions of her opponent. But she’s dialing for activists, not dollars.

Apr 16, 2014 / John Nichols

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