How Scott Walker and ALEC Plotted the Attack on Arizona’s Unions How Scott Walker and ALEC Plotted the Attack on Arizona’s Unions
Wisconsin’s union-busting governor traveled to Arizona and urged conservatives to join him in fighting public-employee unions. Now, the group he addressed is spearheading an ...
Feb 2, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Wisconsin Recall More Popular Than GOP Presidential Candidates—Combined Wisconsin Recall More Popular Than GOP Presidential Candidates—Combined
All the votes cast in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina still don't add up to the number of petition signatures seeking the removal of Scott Walker.
Jan 28, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
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 / Blog / John Nichols
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Wisconsin Rises Up Against Walker Wisconsin Rises Up Against Walker
What does democracy look like? Try a grassroots campaign organized by ordinary citizens to recall their union-busting governor.
Jan 25, 2012 / Editorial / John Nichols
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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.
Five Reasons Romney Is Leading (Barely) in South Carolina Five Reasons Romney Is Leading (Barely) in South Carolina
Mitt Romney’s lead over Newt Gingrich has shrunk, but he’s still set to do well in a state that was supposed to be hostile to him. Rick Perry dropping out is unlikely t...
The Religious Right Roars Back in South Carolina The Religious Right Roars Back in South Carolina
Faith, morality and “family values” are back now that the Republican primary has moved south.
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A Million Wisconsinites Petition to Recall Scott Walker A Million Wisconsinites Petition to Recall Scott Walker
540,208 signatures are required to force the antilabor governor to face a new election. Activists gathered almost double that number.
Jan 17, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Walker, Texas (Money) Ranger: Can Lone-Star Cash Save Anti-Labor Governor? Walker, Texas (Money) Ranger: Can Lone-Star Cash Save Anti-Labor Governor?
Facing a recall threat, Wisconsin's governor is aggressively raising money... in Austin. With a $250,000 check from the guy who funded “Swift Boat” ads, and more from R...
Jan 12, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Iowa GOP Seeks to Suppress Occupy’s Push for ‘Uncommitted’ Caucus Voting Iowa GOP Seeks to Suppress Occupy’s Push for ‘Uncommitted’ Caucus Voting
Iowa Republicans have announced they won’t count “Uncommitted” and “No Preference” votes.
Dec 27, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols