Outside the Beltway

Worried the GOP might eliminate the filibuster if they gain control of the Senate? Don’t be.

A Northeastern Republican announces retirement. And GOP hopes for control of the Senate in 2013 become more tenuous.

The Obama Administration introduced a corporate tax reform plan that doesn’t go nearly far enough.

We may have to deal with the debt ceiling again before the November elections.

Yep, more gridlock.

Not surprisingly, Republicans are trying to reverse the automatic cuts to defense spending agreed to in August.

Senator Mike Enzi wants to replace the Dollar Bill with a coin. As with past efforts, it’s a great idea that is unlikely to succeed.

American politics is as polarized as ever, and it shows no signs of changing regardless of who wins in November.

Could things possibly get worse on Capitol Hill? Grover Norquist seems to relish the possibility.

On it’s own, the so-called “Buffett Rule” is unlikely to do much to reduce the deficit.

Barney Frank is marrying a dude, further proving just how gay he is.

Members of Congress are responding to the protests against SOPA and PIPA by withdrawing their support for the bills.

The first shot in a Constitutional showdown has been fired.

Wikipedia’s English language site will be offline for 24 hours tomorrow to protest two controversial online piracy bills.

The first year of the 112th Congress has set a new record for futility.

Senator Jim DeMint demonstrated clearly today what is wrong with Washington.

The GOP is at a distinct disadvantage in the political fight over President Obama’s Recess Appointment of Richard Cordray to head the CFPB.

While the President’s recess appointments are bound to set off a political dispute with the Republicans, there does not appear to be a Constitution ban against them.

Congress eliminates a bad subsidy, but it’s only because there’s a worse one on the books.

Facing his own Tea Party challenge, Richard Lugar reminds Republicans of an uncomfortable truth.

Becoming a Member of Congress can be a very lucrative career.

Thanks to their own ineptitude, House Republicans suffered a big defeat this week. They totally deserved it.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has set the House GOP adrift.

Some Republicans are starting to realize just how badly the House GOP has messed up this time.