Political Ideologies

For Gingrich Gaffe, Video Killed The Video Star

For Gingrich Gaffe, Video Killed The Video Star For Gingrich Gaffe, Video Killed The Video Star

Newt Gingrich's greatest assett as a candidate—TV star power—is already undermining his campaign.

May 17, 2011 / Ari Melber

In Rap Battle, Stewart Demolishes O’Reilly on O’Reilly Factor (VIDEO) In Rap Battle, Stewart Demolishes O’Reilly on O’Reilly Factor (VIDEO)

Jon Stewart paid a visit to Fox News' Bill O'Reilly to debate Fox News' hip hop double standard.

May 17, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Ari Melber

No Room for Reaganites: Today’s GOP Proves Too Mean for the ‘Huckabeast’ No Room for Reaganites: Today’s GOP Proves Too Mean for the ‘Huckabeast’

Mike Huckabee's decision to skip the 2012 presidential race was a smart response to the new reality of a Republican Party that runs on smear and vitriol.

May 16, 2011 / John Nichols

Let’s End the Secret Money Arms Race Let’s End the Secret Money Arms Race

It's time to harness the overwhelming bipartisan support for curbing the influence of money in our elections.

May 16, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Where are Newt Gingrich’s Presidential Credentials? Where are Newt Gingrich’s Presidential Credentials?

Every president elected in the 20th Century has won statewide office, held a cabinet position, or served in the military. Newt Gingrich has not.

May 12, 2011 / Press Room

Chris Christie: GOP White Knight or White Elephant?

Chris Christie: GOP White Knight or White Elephant? Chris Christie: GOP White Knight or White Elephant?

Iowa conservatives are begging the NJ governor to run for president, but they seem unaware of his falling poll numbers—and his Xanadu problem.

May 11, 2011 / Leslie Savan

After White House Invite, Conservatives Get Tough on Soft Rapper After White House Invite, Conservatives Get Tough on Soft Rapper

The Right's clueless faux outrage over a rapper they might actually support—if only he hadn't been invited to the White House.

May 11, 2011 / Ari Melber

What’s the GOP Without Osama bin Laden? What’s the GOP Without Osama bin Laden?

Beating up on Medicare won’t cut it as a platform when you don’t have the specter of bin Laden to scare voters.

May 11, 2011 / Robert Scheer

The Eleven Craziest Things Newt Gingrich Has Ever Said

The Eleven Craziest Things Newt Gingrich Has Ever Said The Eleven Craziest Things Newt Gingrich Has Ever Said

Newt Gingrich, who announced a presidential run today, has said a lot of crazy things during his career. Here are eleven of the nuttiest.

May 11, 2011 / George Zornick

Gingrich: The Most Serious Joke in the GOP Presidential Race

Gingrich: The Most Serious Joke in the GOP Presidential Race Gingrich: The Most Serious Joke in the GOP Presidential Race

What does it say about the GOP field when Newt Gingrich is supposed to be the "serious" candidate?

May 10, 2011 / Ari Melber

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