Political Figures

Election Matters Election Matters

The thing that really galls Ralph Nader is not that so many of his prominent 2000 campaign supporters are now actively campaigning for Democrat John Kerry.

Sep 30, 2004 / John Nichols

Cheney’s Cronies Cheney’s Cronies

As he prepares to debate Halliburton CEO turned Vice President Dick Cheney, Senator John Edwards would do well to study up on his Harry Truman.

Sep 30, 2004 / The Editors

Fear of Flying Fear of Flying

Research support for this article was provided by the Investigative Fund of the Nation Institute.

Sep 29, 2004 / Feature / Russ Baker

The Ethics of George W. Bush The Ethics of George W. Bush

In his second inaugural address as Governor of Texas, George W. Bush declared, "Some people think it's inappropriate to make moral judgments anymore.

Sep 28, 2004 / Books & the Arts / Katherine C. Reilly

It’s a Baker Botts World It’s a Baker Botts World

When the Bushes need a fixer, they turn to James Baker III. He and his firm benefit.

Sep 23, 2004 / Feature / Robert Bryce

Ominous Pattern Ominous Pattern

What's up with the rural vote?

Sep 23, 2004 / Feature / John Nichols

C’mon Ralph, You’ve Nothing to Lose C’mon Ralph, You’ve Nothing to Lose

If I were Ralph Nader (and given the number of people screaming at me about stabbing Kerry in the back, I sometimes think I am), I'd get on the plane to Palestine and Baghdad and...

Sep 23, 2004 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Letter From Ground Zero Letter From Ground Zero

Washington Post columnist Richard Cohen, once a supporter of the war in Iraq, has been rethinking his position.

Sep 23, 2004 / Jonathan Schell

Where Rather Was Right Where Rather Was Right

When it comes to presidential politics there seem to be a half-dozen narratives favored by big (and small-minded) media: Who's ahead?, "Gotcha!", the (cynical) assumption that al...

Sep 23, 2004 / Victor Navasky

Election Matters Election Matters

When John Kerry in a recent speech refocused his campaign by targeting George W.

Sep 23, 2004 / David Corn

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