Democrats are risking a brokered nomination.

The surface of American society is covered with a layer of democratic paint,” wrote Alexis de Tocqueville in his classic 19th-century treatise Democracy in America. “But from time to time... read on»

By Gary Younge posted February 28, 2008 12:00 AM

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He needs to woo progressives who might vote Green or independent.

Ralph Nader is running again for president. After four previous bids, mounted in varying forums and with varying goals, Nader is used to the slings and arrows that will be... read on»

By John Nichols posted February 28, 2008 12:00 AM

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Leaving Iraq will be painful, but necessary.

Except for a hardy band of neo-con optimists and the official apologists of the Bush regime, almost everyone is agreed that the United States has gotten itself into a nasty,... read on»

By Immanuel Wallerstein posted February 21, 2008 12:00 AM

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Presidential candidates must have the courage to say no to the Pentagon.

Americans are worried about the impending recession and the Wall Street crisis, as well as the exhilarating and unpredictable presidential contest. But another threatening force is bearing down on the... read on»

By The Nation Editors posted February 21, 2008 12:00 AM

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Path to the White House goes through late-night TV

Perhaps you’re a seasoned veteran of Congress with a flair for bilateral coalition-building. Or maybe you’re a public policy savant whose national health-care plan is so comprehensive it ensures that... read on»

By Greg Beato posted February 14, 2008 12:00 AM

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He’s telling it like it is, but is anyone listening?

The little man who wasn’t there at the Republican TV debates is Ron Paul, the short-of-stature libertarian physician and congressman. The debate moderators, who are threatening to become the ruin... read on»

By Nicholas Von Hoffman posted February 14, 2008 12:00 AM

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Why he never should be elected president.

Sen. John McCain’s smirky, sanctimonious, don’t-you-realize-who-I-am debate performance Jan. 30 pretty much nutshells why he never should be elected president. ... read on»

By Tina May posted February 07, 2008 12:00 AM

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Though gone from the presidential race, John Edwards’ message shouldn’t be ignored.

There was brutal irony in the live coverage of John Edwards’ exit from the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Perhaps the story would have been different if the media... read on»

By John Nichols posted February 07, 2008 12:00 AM

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