Odds Point To A GOP Senate Takeover

Signs continue to suggest that a GOP Senate takeover is likely.

Guantanamo Bay Is Not Going To Close

Mostly because of politics, the hopes of some and fears of others will never be realized.

Virginia GOP Picks Ed Gillespie To Run Against Mark Warner

The establishment wins one in Virginia, but that’s unlikely to help the GOP in November

Michelle Obama For Senate: Serious Speculation, Or Just Classic Political Trolling?

A Reuters political blogger has set tongues wagging about the possibility another First Lady might run for the U.S. Senate.

GOP Primary In Mississippi Heads Toward Runoff

Down to the wire in Mississippi.

Did Obama Violate The Law With The Bergdahl Release? It Sure Seems Like It

Good intentions aren’t an excuse for failure to follow the law.

House Republicans To Move Forward On Immigration Reform This Summer?

Rumors are circulating again that the House GOP may make an immigration reform pitch before the midterm elections.

House Votes To Protect States That Legalize Marijuana From Federal Raids

A victory for Federalism and sanity in the War On Drugs.

48% Of Americans Don’t Care Who Controls Congress

Public cynicism about politics at its very best.

Federal Judge Orders Cong. John Conyers Placed Back On Ballot

One of the longest serving Members of Congress just got his political career saved.

Fifty Senators Call On N.F.L. To Change Redskins Name

Once again, Washington politicians are pontificating about the Washington Redskins.

David Perdue, Jack Kingston Advance To GOP Senate Runoff In Georgia

A victory for the GOP Establishment in Georgia.

Mitch McConnell Soundly Defeats Tea Party Challenger In Kentucky GOP Primary

A big loss for the Tea Party, and a big win for Mitch McConnell,

The Midterms And The Economy: Bad News For Democrats?

Republicans are winning with voters on the issues they say they care the most about.

New Politico Poll Tells Us Much Less Than People Think It Does

Some polls aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on.

John Boehner Not Sure How Long He’ll Be Speaker

Boehner ready to pack it in?

Good News For Democrats In The South?

A new poll indicates that Democratic candidates are holding their own against Republican challengers in three southern states.

Like Every Other Senator, Marco Rubio Thinks He’s Ready To Be President

The junior Senator from Florida drops some hints.

Anti-War Republican Beats Back Bush Era Challenger

Congressman Walter Jones beat back a primary challenge from a former Bush aide who attacked him over his foreign policy views.

Benghazi Committee A Prelude To Impeachment?

Is the GOP headed down a road that leads to yet another doomed impeachment and trial?

The Tea Party’s Nebraska Battleground

A Tea Party battle in the Cornhusker State

House Benghazi Committee: Fact-Finding Mission Or Partisan Witch Hunt?

Could the upcoming House Select Committee on Benghazi actually accomplish something useful?

Republicans Seem To Be Surging In Generic Ballot

Good news for Republicans.

Lindsey Graham’s Tea Party Challenge Fades Away

The GOP “establishment” keeps beating back challenges.

The Tea Party’s Candidate Selection Problem

From the beginning, the Tea Party has shown itself to be just plain bad at picking candidates. This year, they finally seem to be on the verge of paying for it in the GOP primaries

Mitch McConnell On Track To Beat Back Tea Party Challenge

The Tea Party challenge to Mitch McConnell has not exactly gone as planned.

What Will The GOP Do If It Wins The Senate?

It might not be pretty.

Obama’s Poll Numbers Dip Again, Time For Democrats To Worry

A grim new poll for the President and his Democratic allies.