John Boehner: Immigration Reform Unlikely Because Republicans Don’t Trust The President
John Boehner explains quite succinctly why nothing big is getting done in Congress.
Henry Waxman and What’s Wrong with Congress
Ordinarily, when a man retires from a job after four decades at the age of 75, the reason is self-evident.
The House GOP’s Immigration Principles: A Good Start, But Can They Get Past The Tea Party?
The House GOP leadership’s principles are a good start, but it’s unclear if they can make it past the anti “amnesty” crowd that seems to dominate the GOP.
President Obama Delivers Low-Key, Low-Ambition State Of The Union
The President’s sixth State Of The Union Address was fairly low-key.
Virginia Senate Race About To Become Competitive?
Former RNC Chair Ed Gillespie is challenging incumbent Senator Mark Warner for his Senate seat.
Republicans Ready To Deal On Unemployment Benefits Extension?
There are some signs that there may be room to strike a deal on the extension of unemployment benefits, but it’s likely to require some drama on Capitol Hill before it happens.
Child Of Illegal Immigrants Allowed To Become A Lawyer, May Not Be Allowed To Work
An excellent argument for immigration reform can be found in the case of one Californian named Sergio Garcia.
Boehner Ready To Back Immigration Reform?
Has Speaker Boehner breathed new life into immigration reform in the House? Maybe.
Ted Cruz: Has No Regrets Over Shutdown, Continues To Say It Was All The Democrats Fault
Ted Cruz continues to act as if he hasn’t learned his lessons from the shutdown debacle
Joe Manchin: Further Gun Control Efforts Unlikely In 2014
The likelihood of any action on gun control in 2014 is extremely limited
A Legal Argument That Could Bring ObamaCare Crumbling Down
There’s a potentially fatal legal argument looming out there for the PPACA.
Scott Brown Moving Closer To New Hampshire Senate Run?
No person has been elected Senator in a second state after serving as Senator in another, but Scott Brown seems set to give it a try.
No Previously Published Works Will Enter Into US Public Domain Between Now and 2019
No previously published works have entered the US Public Domain since 1978. And none are scheduled to enter until 1923. So what are we missing?
Nomination Mechanisms and GOP Party Evolution?
Time to watch a bit of true American exceptionalism in action.
A Conservative Argues For Extending Unemployment Benefits
In an ordinary post-recession world, we wouldn’t need to talk about extended unemployment benefits, but times are far from ordinary.
John Boehner Scores A Big Win Over The Tea Party
Last night, Speaker John Boehner showed that he can beat the Tea Party wing of the Caucus he heads. That has important consequences for the future.
Paul Ryan And Patty Murray Reach Budget Deal, But Can It Pass Congress?
A budget deal has been reached, now it has to get through both Chambers of Congress.
A Texas-Sized Primary Challenge, Or Much Ado About Nothing?
Congressman Steve Stockman’s primary challenge of Senator John Cornyn could be a big deal, or, more likely, it could be a dud.
Democrats Dominate List Of Most Vulnerable Senate Seats In 2014
The 7 seats most likely to switch parties are held by Democrats.
