Political Ideologies

The Tea Party Is Falling Fast in Its Battle with the GOP Establishment

The Tea Party Is Falling Fast in Its Battle with the GOP Establishment The Tea Party Is Falling Fast in Its Battle with the GOP Establishment

In 2014, Democrats can’t rely on many kooky right-wingers handing them Senate races on platters.

May 13, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

The Downfall of the Latest Republican Folk Hero

The Downfall of the Latest Republican Folk Hero The Downfall of the Latest Republican Folk Hero

This cartoon hillbilly who hates the government seemed like such a promising new conservative icon. 

May 13, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

What’s Behind Rand Paul’s Israel Feint?

What’s Behind Rand Paul’s Israel Feint? What’s Behind Rand Paul’s Israel Feint?

The noted liberatarian-isolationist is making a bid for support from the Israel lobby, but it’s not going well.

May 8, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Voters Say ‘Yes’ to the Republican Who Said ‘No’ to Wall Street

Voters Say ‘Yes’ to the Republican Who Said ‘No’ to Wall Street Voters Say ‘Yes’ to the Republican Who Said ‘No’ to Wall Street

North Carolina Congressman Walter Jones beats the bankers, the lobbyists and the neocons.

May 7, 2014 / John Nichols

Neoconservative Super PAC Bets Big on North Carolina GOP Primary Challenge

Neoconservative Super PAC Bets Big on North Carolina GOP Primary Challenge Neoconservative Super PAC Bets Big on North Carolina GOP Primary Challenge

But its candidate would rather talk about fishing than foreign policy.

May 6, 2014 / Eli Clifton

Climate Deniers: The House Is On Fire, but They’re Staying Put

Climate Deniers: The House Is On Fire, but They’re Staying Put Climate Deniers: The House Is On Fire, but They’re Staying Put

Climate change “has moved firmly into the present,” a massive new report finds. But its politics have regressed. 

May 6, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Will Big Money Beat the Conservative Who Dares to Say ‘No’ to Big Money?

Will Big Money Beat the Conservative Who Dares to Say ‘No’ to Big Money? Will Big Money Beat the Conservative Who Dares to Say ‘No’ to Big Money?

North Carolina Congressman Walter Jones votes against Wall Street and for campaign reform. Does he stand a chance in the new GOP?

May 5, 2014 / John Nichols

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

Climate Change Will Make Fargo As Hot As Phoenix

Climate Change Will Make Fargo As Hot As Phoenix Climate Change Will Make Fargo As Hot As Phoenix

Nation Editor-at-Large and MSNBC host Chris Hayes appeared on WNYC’s Brian Lehrer Show to talk climate, politics and his recent bad luck. 

Apr 29, 2014 / Chris Hayes

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