Politics

The Odd Attack on Dean The Odd Attack on Dean

James Carville's bizarre attack on Howard Dean exposed an explosive battle for control between Clintonistas-in-waiting and advocates of renewal. This is a good fight to have.

Nov 22, 2006 / The Editors

Bush’s Vietnam Analogy Bush’s Vietnam Analogy

President Bush has said many dumb things in defense of his Iraq policy. Citing the Vietnam War as a model is his most ludicrous.

Nov 22, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer

Vulcans Triumphant: The Victory Bash Vulcans Triumphant: The Victory Bash

Republicans in Congress have set aside $20 million for a gala in Washington to celebrate victory in Iraq and Afghanistan. The party may be postponed for a while, but the program h...

Nov 21, 2006 / Feature / Evan Eisenberg

Why They Lost Why They Lost

It's always a bad idea to rely on your opponents to be knaves and fools. It worked for the Democrats this time. But what about next time?

Nov 21, 2006 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The New Democratic Populism The New Democratic Populism

Economic populism was the most underreported story of the midterms and will be the cornerstone of any new Democratic majority.

Nov 21, 2006 / Feature / Chris Hayes

Nascar Values Nascar Values

The Democrats won the House and the Senate because the Republicans lost the garage. How Nascar fans helped turn the tide of the election.

Nov 21, 2006 / Feature / Robert Lipsyte

Power Shifts in the States Power Shifts in the States

Democratic gains in Statehouses around the country validated Howard Dean's "50-state strategy" and set the stage for a long process of party renewal.

Nov 21, 2006 / John Nichols

Prosecute Rumsfeld? Not Ridiculous Prosecute Rumsfeld? Not Ridiculous

A mainstream media legal analyst dismissed efforts to prosecute Donald Rumsfeld and others for war crimes as ridiculous. They're not.

Nov 21, 2006 / Feature / Jeremy Brecher and Brendan Smith

Dems Rebut Carter on Israeli ‘Apartheid’ Dems Rebut Carter on Israeli ‘Apartheid’

Jimmy Carter's bold new book on the plight of Palestinians has piqued Congressional Democrats who tailor their views to the Israel lobby.

Nov 20, 2006 / Feature / Michael F. Brown

Why Murtha Lost Why Murtha Lost

The Pennsylvania Democrat's opposition to the Iraq War and Pelosi's endorsement couldn't match Steny Hoyer's seniority, experience and connections to House Democrats.

Nov 16, 2006 / Feature / Ari Berman

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