Study Finds That Affordable Care Act Isn’t All That Affordable
Another government program isn’t going to bring health care costs under control.
Question For The Crowd: When, If At All, Does The Deal Get Made?
The rational thing to do is the make a deal that cuts spending and raises the debt ceiling. But how do we get there from here?
With Economic News Like This, Why Would Anyone Risk Crashing The Economy?
Economic figures released today demonstrate clearly why the irresponsible talk surrounding the debt ceiling must end.
That’s Just Weird (House GOP’s Movie Clip for Inspiration)
Somebody has an odd idea of “inspirational.”
Erick Erickson can Offer no Absolution to Members of Congress (!?)
Members of Congress are calling Erick Erickson for advice and absolution?
Is It All Over But The Blame Game? Or, Why I’m Thinking We’re Hosed
I no longer have any confidence that our leaders will act responsibly before the August 2nd debt ceiling deadline.
How Obama Lost Control Of The Debt Negotiations
Barack Obama’s biggest enemy in the debt negotiations has been himself.
In Dueling Speechs Obama And Boehner Talk Past Each Other, Accomplish Little
Their mouths were moving, but nothing of substance was coming out.
POL 101 and the Debt Ceiling Debate
Yes, the President is a key actor in the debt ceiling debate. However, the actual decision is a congressional one.
John Boehner And Harry Reid Release Competing, Mostly Incompatible, Debt Plans
John Boehner and Harry Reid introduced their debt plans. Now, where do we go from here?
The GOP’s Debt Ceiling Gamble
By choosing to go it alone on a debt ceiling plan, the GOP is taking a big risk.
Debt Talks Break Down As Both Parties Go Separate Ways
The debt talks in Congress are moribund now, and both sides are working on their own versions of a plan, again.
The Mack Truck Sized Hole In The GOP’s Balanced Budget Amendment
The House GOP’s proposed Balanced Budget Amendment contains the seeds of its own utter worthlessness.
