Debt Deal Winners and Losers
Now that America’s political leadership have probably averted a self-inflicted global economic calamity, it’s time to assess the winners and losers.
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.
Paul Ryan Wine Accuser Susan Feinberg Clams Up
Byron York had some not unreasonable questions for Susan Feinberg, the woman who confronted Paul Ryan over $350 wine he consumed at a Capitol Hill restaurant. She won’t answer.
The Beginning Of The End Of America’s Longest War
Last night, the President basically announced that America’s longest war had entered it’s end game.
Democrats Turning on Weiner
Never popular with his colleagues, Anthony Weiner may now be the least liked Member.
Anthony Weiner Apologizes For “Inappropriate Relationships,” Will Not Resign
After a week of denial, New York Congressman Anthony Weiner admitted today that he had engaged in online relationships with several women.
Ranking The Pundits
A study shows that most national columnists and talking heads are about as accurate as a coin flip.
The Leftward Drift Of The Democratic Party
Oddly, the Democratic Party seems to be responding to the 2010 midterms by moving further left.
Jane Harman Leaving Congress for Wilson Center Presidency
Rep. Jane Harman is leaving Congress to become president of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
Moast Loathesome Americans
The Beast has released its The 50 Most Loathsome Americans of 2010, which I gather is supposed to be amusing rather than taken seriously.
Can We Please Stop Comparing Everyone We Disagree With To The Nazis?
Inevitably, the Nazis made an appearance during yesterday’s debate over health care reform in the House. It’s time for it to stop, or at least time for the rest of us to stop taking seriously anyone who resorts to such arguments.
Tucson, Political Rhetoric, And Where We Go From Here
There is a problem with political rhetoric in this country, but telling people to be nicer to each other isn’t going to cool it down.
State Of The Union Seating: Phony Theatrics For Pointless Theater
Bipartisan seating at the State Of The Union is a pointless act of political theater. Then again, so is the State Of The Union Address itself.
Obama Calls For Civility, Without Casting Blame
After five days of nonsense, President Obama’s address in Tucson last night struck exactly the right tone.
2011: Can’t We All Just Get Along?
President Obama and Chief Justice Roberts are calling for bipartisanship in the New Year.
Health Care Reform and Political Constraints
How likely are more sweeping health care reforms in the US? Not very likely at all.
Internal Memos Reveal Effort To Spin Health Care Debate At Fox News
Internal memos reveal that Fox News spins the news in ways that favor conservative Republicans. Is that really news?
Obama’s Sister Souljah Moment?
President Obama’s press conference yesterday, bitterly railing against Democrats in the Congress for being “purist” and “sanctimonious,” is brilliant triangulation.
Obama Defends Tax Cut Deal As Democrats Signal Opposition
Amid signs that Democrats in Congress might rebel against the tax cut deal he struck with Republicans, President Obama took to the airwaves today to defend it at the same time that his base is rebelling against it.
Raise The Minimum Wage! Be My Unpaid Intern!
Many Congressional Democrats both campaign for a higher minimum wage and employ interns at less than the existing minimum wage, many for no pay at all.
