The “Hastert Rule” Doesn’t Exist
The “Hastert Rule” isn’t the reason Speaker Boehner isn’t bringing a “clean” CR up for a vote, political survival is.
A Day Of Glitches For Day One Of Obamacare’s Exchange Websites
Day One of the Obamacare online “marketplaces” is proving to be a bit of a bumpy ride.
Time To Reassess George W. Bush?
There seems to be an effort underway to reassess the legacy of our 43rd President.
The 2016 Democratic Nomination Is Hillary’s If She Wants It
For the moment, Hillary Clinton looks unbeatable if she chooses to run in 2016
Joe Flacco Not Highest Paid Player (After Taxes)?
The Ravens quarterback cashed in after winning the Super Bowl. Now it’s Maryland’s turn.
Republican Brand Still Damaged, Little Hope Of Repair Coming Soon
The GOP’s public image continues to be bad and there seems to be little sign that they’re doing anything to change that.
Nobody In Washington Cares About Governing, And It’s Hurting The Country
The political antics surrounding the sequestration cuts is a prime example of what’s wrong with Washington.
The GOP’s Ongoing Bush Problem
Pretending like the Bush administration never happened is a problem for the GOP.
Republicans Foolishly Risking Default To Prove A Political Point
Once again, the House GOP is risking sending the economy into the tank to prove a political point.
The Latest Crazy Solution To the Debt Ceiling: IOU’s
Welcome to the latest crazy scheme to avoid reality.
John Boehner’s Side of the Fiscal Cliff Story
The Speaker’s version of what went down during the negotiations does not make the Speaker look good.
The Debt Ceiling and the Remainder of the Fiscal Cliff
Are we really going to do this again? The answer appears to be yes.
Revenue Problem or Spending Problem?
Kevin Drum argues that, “We Don’t Have a Spending Problem. We Have an Aging Problem.”
Over The Fiscal Cliff, Sort Of
Automatic tax hikes and spending cuts took effect at midnight. A deal involving the executive and half of the legislative branch could largely reverse them.
Boehner Puts Tax Rate Increases On The Table
The latest offer from John Boehner includes a significant concession.
Poll: Americans Support Sacrifice For Others, Not Themselves
A new poll finds strong support for raising taxes on other people and staunch opposition to cutting programs that benefit themselves.
Should Congress Just Kick The Can Down The Road?
Perhaps we should take a pass on trying to reach a deal on resolving issues propelling us toward the Fiscal Cliff.
Reagan Won The Tax Debate. Now What?
Ronald Reagan won the tax fight. The debate now centers on whether to continue cutting taxes or slightly reverse the trend.
Raising Medicare Age Would Increase Costs?
NPR’s Julie Rovner makes a novel argument: Raising the Medicare eligibility age would actually increase the cost of Medicare.
Fiscal Cliff Talks Appear Stalled
With just about a month to go before we hit the “Fiscal Cliff.” things don’t look good at all.
What Exactly Has Conservatism Accomplished Lately?
Judging by the record of the past decade and a half, movement conservatism has accomplished very little.
Why Class Warfare Succeeds
The “makers vs takers,” “the 99 percent vs. the 1 percent,” and “53 percent vs. 47 percent” memes are getting tiresome.
Neither Mitt Romney Nor Paul Ryan Understand Why They Lost
Neither member of the Republican ticket seems to understand what really happened on Election Day.
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.
Final Gallup Poll: Romney 49, Obama 48
If we elected presidents by a national telephone survey using Gallup’s likely voter screen, Mitt Romney would be a happy man.
Foreign Policy Debate Substantive Analysis: Defense Planning
One of the few areas of disagreement was how big our military should be.
Obama Comes Back Strong But Debate’s Impact On Race Is Unclear
Last night’s debate was rough and tumble, but it’s unlikely to change the state of the race.
