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Obama and the dawn of the Fourth Republic Obama and the dawn of the Fourth Republic
His victory really may mark the beginning of a new era in American history.
By Michael Lind Nov 7, 2008
Walking on air Walking on air
Twin towers wire-walker Philippe Petit and "Man on Wire" director James Marsh talk about taking risks and making magic in troubled times.
Andrew O'Hehir Jul 26, 2008
Was Hillary channeling George Wallace? Was Hillary channeling George Wallace?
Hillary's reckless exploitation of racial division could split the Democratic Party over race -- a tragic legacy for the Clintons.
By Joe Conason May 9, 2008
Dick Cheney was never a "grown-up" Dick Cheney was never a "grown-up"
A hard look at how one man changed the face of neoconservatism.
By Sidney Blumenthal Apr 14, 2008
The most left-wing president since Nixon? The most left-wing president since Nixon?
Why the right wing fears a possible President Obama: His political honeymoon would be so charmed he might actually get things done.
Andrew Leonard Feb 19, 2008
The Republicans who would've impeached Bush? The Republicans who would've impeached Bush?
Not so long ago, members of Congress put the rule of law above partisan politics and loyalty to the White House.
By Vincent Rossmeier Nov 26, 2007
Goodbye, Mr. Bush Goodbye, Mr. Bush
The Republican will to power remains ferocious. It will take a dauntless Democratic leader to win back the White House and restore dignity to the Constitution.
By Sidney Blumenthal Nov 15, 2007
He's No. 1! He's No. 1!
More Americans "strongly disapprove" of Bush's job performance than they did of Nixon's.
Tim Grieve Nov 7, 2007
The raven has flown The raven has flown
I've missed out on Halloween, my only chance to open my beak and screech a prophetic message, "Nevermore!"
By Garrison Keillor Nov 7, 2007
Fred Thompson's revealing back story Fred Thompson's revealing back story
In his Watergate memoir, the would-be president is remarkably honest about his conflict as a loyal Republican confronted with his president's perfidy. Imagine such a Republican today.
By Walter Shapiro Aug 23, 2007
Are Democrats really so lame? Are Democrats really so lame?
Republicans are on the ropes, but yet another mainstream media star says it's Democrats who are in trouble, thanks to Bush-hating bloggers and billionaires. Here we go again.
By Joan Walsh Aug 21, 2007
There's always Nixon There's always Nixon
The good news for Bush: He's only the second most unpopular president of all time.
By Tim Grieve Jul 5, 2007
Nixon knows best Nixon knows best
Richard Nixon continues to fascinate and repel us. On the 35th anniversary of Watergate, is it time to stop kicking Dick around and reconsider his accomplishments?
By Allen Barra Jun 15, 2007
Fred Thompson's biggest role yet Fred Thompson's biggest role yet
In Orange County, the ex-Tennessee senator, "Law and Order" star and possible '08 contender acts presidential for a night.
By Michael Scherer May 8, 2007
Follow the e-mails Follow the e-mails
The discovery of a previously unknown treasure chest of e-mails buried by the Bush administration may prove to be as informative as Nixon's secret White House tapes.
By Sidney Blumenthal Mar 29, 2007
The Pentagon's not-so-little secret The Pentagon's not-so-little secret
As the president and Republicans continue to hype the surge -- and stifle debate about it -- Bush's own war planners are preparing for failure in Iraq.
By Sidney Blumenthal Feb 8, 2007
Ghosts of dirty tricks past Ghosts of dirty tricks past
The right-wing smear campaign against Barack Obama, with its telltale twist of linking Hillary Clinton to the attack, is classic Watergate.
By Joe Conason Jan 26, 2007
No time to heal No time to heal
Ford's posthumous condemnation of the Iraq war shows that the struggle for the soul of the GOP begun in the Nixon years is as relevant now as ever.
By Sidney Blumenthal Jan 3, 2007
The man who ended our Nixon nightmare The man who ended our Nixon nightmare
Although ultimately an ineffective leader, Gerald Ford was the right person for the presidency in the wake of the Watergate crisis.
By Walter Shapiro Dec 28, 2006
Generation Dem Generation Dem
Beyond the failure of Karl Rove, the momentous 2006 elections signaled the emergence of a younger, bluer America that could reshape politics for years to come.
By Sidney Blumenthal Nov 30, 2006
A man who hated government A man who hated government
Conservative economic guru and liberal nemesis Milton Friedman disliked intervention of any sort, whether in the market or in recreational drug use.
By Brad DeLong Nov 17, 2006
The imperial presidency crushed The imperial presidency crushed
The Supreme Court's rejection of kangaroo military tribunals shackles Bush's legacy to Nixon's -- and could even land him in the dock for war crimes.
By Sidney Blumenthal Jul 6, 2006
Well, he's still got Nixon to kick around Well, he's still got Nixon to kick around
As "angry conservatives" turn on Bush, his approval ratings approach Watergate-era levels.
Tim Grieve May 5, 2006
Did Bush lie about wiretaps to cover up his spying program? Did Bush lie about wiretaps to cover up his spying program?
John Kerry points to contradictions in calling for an investigation; Howard Dean invokes the specter of Nixon.
Tim Grieve Dec 20, 2005
Back to the future Back to the future
Nixon in 1969. Bush in 2005.
Tim Grieve Dec 1, 2005
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