Rand Paul Is Right. The GOP’s Brand Sucks, But That’s Only Part Of The Problem

Rebranding alone isn’t going to fix what’s causing the GOP to lose ground among a whole host of demographic groups.

Rand Paul, Rick Perry Spar Over Foreign Policy

Rick Perry and Rand Paul are highlighting what looks to be a coming battle inside the GOP over foreign policy.

It Just Keeps Getting Weirder In Mississippi

The votes have been counted, the result is clear, but the battle between Senator Thad Cochran and Chris McDaniel continues to get stranger by the day.

A Weak Democratic Bench For Vice-President?

Who do the Democrats have to take Joe Biden’s place?

Cory Booker Wins New Jersey Senate Race

Mayor Booker is now Senator-Elect Booker.

New Jersey Senate Race Tightens Ahead Of Election Day, But Booker Will Still Win

Cory Booker has not been quite as dominant in the New Jersey Special Election as many expected, but he’s still a virtual lock to win on Wednesday.

OTB Caption Contest Winners

The Whack-A-Pol Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

Cory Booker Will Be A Senator, But Many On The Left Don’t Seem Thrilled About That

Surprisingly, many pundits on the left don’t seem too thrilled about the idea of a Senator Cory Booker.

Cory Booker: No, I Won’t Run For President In 2016

Cory Booker puts the kibosh on a persistent political rumor.

Republicans Haven’t Learned The Lessons Of 2012

The GOP seems to be making the same mistakes that led to defeat in 2012.

The GOP Has Already Given Up On The New Jersey Senate Race

There is only one serious candidate in the race for Frank Lautenberg’s old Senate seat, and he’s got pretty much no chance of winning the election.

Cory Booker Announces Campaign For Senate

Cory Booker is in the race for New Jersey’s open Senate seat, but is he really unbeatable?

Christie Sets October 2013 Special Election For Senate, Annoys Conservatives

Chris Christie has picked a short date for the Special Election to replace Frank Lautenberg. Already, members of his own party are complaining.

Picking Frank Lautenberg’s Successor

Some interesting choices ahead for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie

Divorce And Politics

The American people no longer seem to care if their political leaders are divorced.

Chris Christie Is Looking Unbeatable

Chris Christie looks unstoppable in his bid for re-election

No Labels in Need of a Label

No Labels is attempting to relaunch itself after amounting to exactly nothing in the 2012 cycle. Let me save you the trouble: They won’t matter in 2014 or 2016, either.

Cory Booker Rocking Political Boats In New Jersey

Cory Booker’s decision to explore a run for the U.S. Senate has upset the powers-that-be in New Jersey Democratic politics.

Chris Christie Begins Re-Election Bid With Sky High Approval Ratings

At this moment, Chris Christie is the most popular Governor in the country.

Conservatives Blaming Chris Christie For Romney’s Loss

The ink is barely dry on Barack Obama’s victory and some conservatives are already focusing blame on the Governor of New Jersey.

Intellectual Honesty in American Politics: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

A Bill Clinton parody account created by the Romney campaign is both clever and yet another sign of what’s wrong with American politics.

Why Doesn’t The Middle Class Revolt?

Why isn’t the American middle class and working class angrier at the 1 percent?

Bill Clinton Goes Off Reservation On Bain Attacks

Bill Clinton is the latest Democrat to defend private equity, and Mitt Romney’s business record. It would appear this meme is on its last legs.

Cory Booker’s Kinsley Gaffe And The Relevance Of The Bain Attacks

Yesterday, Cory Booker committed the rookie mistake of saying what was on his mind.

Of Blizzards And Political Firestorms

Cory Booker, Michael Bloomberg, and Chris Christie have been in the news this week due to the political fallout over their handling of the East Coast blizzard.