Democrats May Be Short On Votes For Filibuster Reform
Harry Reid appears to be short of the votes he needs to enact filibuster reform.
Anti-Tax Orthodoxy Of House Republicans Looks Like It’s Ready To Crack
As we approach the fiscal cliff, there are signs that House Republicans may not be as rigid as they were the past two years.
Republicans In A Bind On Tax Increases
Political reality says that the Bush Tax Cuts for high income earners are likely doomed in the wake of the election, but the GOP will find it very hard to switch positions on this issue.
McConnell Not Willing to Raise Taxes to Avoid Fiscal Cliff
Obama thinks he has a mandate to raise taxes on high earners. Republicans think they have a mandate to stop him.
Filibuster Reform On The Agenda In 2013?
Once again, Senate Democrats are talking about filibuster reform, but will they actually follow through?
The Fight Against Obamacare Died On Election Night
Any chance that the Affordable Care Act will be repealed died with the re-election of Barack Obama. But, there are other fights to come.
GOP Unlikely To Grab Senate This Year, But They’ll Have Another Shot In Two Years
The GOP’s hopes of taking over the Senate in 2012 have all but slipped away, but there is another option.
Obama Claims Sequestration Cuts “Won’t Happen”
President Obama seems to have given away the store when it comes to the defense sequestration cuts.
‘Military’ Doesn’t Mistreat Same-Sex Spouses; US Law Does
Don’t blame the Defense Department for following a bad law.
As Congressional Hearings Open, The Benghazi Narrative Changes Again
The official narrative on the Benghazi consulate attack has changed again.
Todd Akin Believes Doctors Give Abortions To Women Who Aren’t Pregnant
Seriously, how did this guy ever get elected to Congress?
Are Republicans Going To Sacrifice The Senate To Rally Around Todd Akin?
Now that he is on the ballot for good, Republicans seem to be giving Todd Akin a second look. That seems unwise.
Will Republicans Cave On Taxes If Obama Wins?
Republicans will have some choices to make if President Obama is re-elected.
