Politics Podcast: Why A Once-Fringe Candidate Is Now A Serious Contender For The French Presidency

Politics Podcast: Why A Once-Fringe Candidate Is Now A Serious Contender For The French Presidency

On Sunday, French voters will go to the polls again to elect their president for the next five years. After narrowing down the list of candidates in the first round on April 10, voters will choose between incumbent, centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. This runoff will serve as a repeat of … Read more

‘He’s Always Been a Chameleon’: The Mystery of Ohio’s Leading Republican Candidate

‘He’s Always Been a Chameleon’: The Mystery of Ohio’s Leading Republican Candidate

His first engagement was to a Democrat — a Democrat who would work as an advance consultant and associate on Obama’s campaign and in his White House. But now, at 30 years old, in the summer of 2008, Mandel got married — in Jerusalem to the former Ilana Shafran, also a Democrat. Shafran was the … Read more

Navy SEAL candidate killed during ‘Hell Week’ ID’d as 24-year-old NJ man

Navy SEAL candidate killed during ‘Hell Week’ ID’d as 24-year-old NJ man

A Navy SEAL candidate who died during “Hell Week” training over the weekend was identified Sunday as 24-year-old Kyle Mullen of Manalapan, NJ. Mullen died during an underwater demolition class near San Diego, Calif., on Friday. Another candidate for the elite military squad was hospitalized during the training exercise, according to a report by USA … Read more

Josh McDaniels emerges as Raiders head coaching candidate

Josh McDaniels emerges as Raiders head coaching candidate

A favorite could have arrived in the Raiders coaching quest. Josh McDaniels, the Patriots’ offensive coordinator, has emerged as a candidate and is expected to conduct an interview with the organization, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Additional reporting from Albert Breer of the MMQB said McDaniels is interested in the position. Breer added that … Read more

Texas Is Winnable. Beto’s the Candidate to Do It.

Texas Is Winnable. Beto’s the Candidate to Do It.

Beto O’Rourke at a rally in Austin, Texas, October 24, 2018. (Austin American-Statesman via AP / Amanda Voisard) Subscribe to something The nation Subscribe now for just $ 2 per month! Thank you for signing up The nation‘s weekly newsletter. Thanks for signing up. For more of The nation, read our latest issue. Subscribe to … Read more