Ben Adler: Gingrich, Romney, Santorum and the Fight for Florida Ben Adler: Gingrich, Romney, Santorum and the Fight for Florida
Will the state's Republicans respond more to Gingrich's social conservative act, or Romney's businessman persona?
Jan 26, 2012 / The Nation
Wisconsin ‘John Doe’ Probe: What Did Walker Know? When Did He Know It? Wisconsin ‘John Doe’ Probe: What Did Walker Know? When Did He Know It?
As two more aides to Scott Walker are charged in “John Doe” probe that reveals massive illegal fundraising, the anti-labor governor heads toward a recall election with ...
Jan 26, 2012 / John Nichols
Republicans’ Veterans Exception Republicans’ Veterans Exception
Republicans love social welfare spending when they think the recipients are deserving.
Jan 26, 2012 / Ben Adler
Why Republican Oligarchs May Not Choose to Defend Mitt Romney Why Republican Oligarchs May Not Choose to Defend Mitt Romney
If Romney's candidacy opens up a national dialogue about tax fairness, that's a problem for him—and for the funders of Republican campaigns.
Jan 25, 2012 / John Nichols
As Florida Primary Nears, Republican Candidates Amp Up Anti-Castro Extremism As Florida Primary Nears, Republican Candidates Amp Up Anti-Castro Extremism
Winning the favor of Florida’s Cuban-Americans, and Senator Marco Rubio in particular, is important for any Republican presidential aspirant.
Jan 25, 2012 / Ben Adler
Beware Celebrations of Republican Disarray Beware Celebrations of Republican Disarray
The populism of the right is coalescing around the race-bating extremism of Newt Gingrich—and Citizens United is greasing the wheels.
Jan 25, 2012 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
Obama Bully-Pulpits Romney Obama Bully-Pulpits Romney
A strong State of the Union address outlines plenty of important themes. But above all, it hits a prospective opponent where he is weakest.
Jan 25, 2012 / John Nichols
The Problem With Mitt Romney’s Tax Rate The Problem With Mitt Romney’s Tax Rate
It's not Romney’s fault that he pays lower taxes than cops and teachers. It’s his fault that he wants to keep it that way.
Jan 24, 2012 / Ben Adler
Anti-Labor Zealot Mitch Daniels to Give GOP SOTU Response Anti-Labor Zealot Mitch Daniels to Give GOP SOTU Response
The Indiana governor is leading the fight to roll back protections for workers. Tonight he’ll be the face of the Republican party when he replies to Obama’s State of t...
Jan 24, 2012 / John Nichols
Romney Rips Gingrich, Gingrich Rips Romney. They’re Both Right. Romney Rips Gingrich, Gingrich Rips Romney. They’re Both Right.
The two GOP front-runners attack one another as corrupt and disreputable. That’s a fair assessment.
Jan 24, 2012 / John Nichols