Political Figures

Populism’s Candidate Populism’s Candidate

No matter who wins the Democratic election, the John Edwards campaign has set the domestic agenda for the entire field.

Jan 10, 2008 / Chris Hayes

GOP Dilemmas GOP Dilemmas

John McCain is just enough of an outsider to keep the GOP competitive in a "change" election.

Jan 10, 2008 / John Nichols

American Pie American Pie

Don't let the media or the right-wing spinmeisters reduce our first-ever serious black and female presidential candidates to stereotypes.

Jan 10, 2008 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Coming to Terms With Huckabee Coming to Terms With Huckabee

There's a lot to like about Mike Huckabee. But when you look at his record, there's a lot to worry about.

Jan 9, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

A Season of ‘Change’ A Season of ‘Change’

Throughout the political sphere--in Democratic and Republican campaigns, in media coverage and pollsters' surveys--the word "change" is bubbling on people's lips. What does it real...

Jan 8, 2008 / Jonathan Schell

A Night at the Caucus A Night at the Caucus

An Iowa native attends his home-town caucus, and discovers deliberative democracy at its freewheeling finest. d

Jan 4, 2008 / Feature / Ari Berman

Against Dullness: The Campaigns So Far Against Dullness: The Campaigns So Far

All great seasons in politics begin with excitement. Right now there's none.

Jan 3, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Obama, Race and the Presidency Obama, Race and the Presidency

Barack Obama's historic victory in Iowa comes at a crucial time for a nation still grappling with how remedies to offset racism affect America's power structure.

Jan 3, 2008 / Feature / Ari Melber

Edwards Calls to End US Training Effort in Iraq Edwards Calls to End US Training Effort in Iraq

His new stance could have an impact on Iowa caucus-goers.

Jan 2, 2008 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Too Much of a Bad Thing Too Much of a Bad Thing

Hillary Clinton's touting her expertise over Obama--but is experience at political attack, mega-fundraising and cronyism really all that desirable?

Dec 21, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

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