Report: IRS Destroyed Hard Drives With Lerner Emails
Yet more adventures in bad records retention policy at the IRS.
On Immigration, David Brat And The Tea Party Stray From Their Own Principles
There is no such thing as a consistent free market, limited government case in favor of restricting immigration, whether legal or illegal.
Establishment Victories In Iowa GOP Could Impact 2016 Race
A setback for supporters of Rand Paul in the Hawkeye State.
Republicans Seek Way Forward By Talking To Guy Who Lost The Last Election
Some Republicans apparently think the key to their future lies in the past.
Eric Cantor’s Loss Means A Lot Less Than You Think It Does
There aren’t nearly as many “meta” lessons in Eric Cantor’s loss as pundits have been claiming.
American Politics Is More Polarized Than Ever
The left-right divide is worse than it has been in decades, and we’re paying the price.
Eric Cantor, House Republican Leader, Loses in Republican Primary
An unknown Tea Party candidate unexpectedly beat the House Leader in today’s GOP primary.
Bill Gates: The Most Powerful Man in America?
How the richest man in the world quickly changed the education curriculum in 45 states.
Virginia GOP Picks Ed Gillespie To Run Against Mark Warner
The establishment wins one in Virginia, but that’s unlikely to help the GOP in November
California GOP Turns Against The Tea Party
Another victory for the GOP establishment in its battle against the Tea Party.
House Republicans To Move Forward On Immigration Reform This Summer?
Rumors are circulating again that the House GOP may make an immigration reform pitch before the midterm elections.
David Perdue, Jack Kingston Advance To GOP Senate Runoff In Georgia
A victory for the GOP Establishment in Georgia.
Mitch McConnell Soundly Defeats Tea Party Challenger In Kentucky GOP Primary
A big loss for the Tea Party, and a big win for Mitch McConnell,
Like Every Other Senator, Marco Rubio Thinks He’s Ready To Be President
The junior Senator from Florida drops some hints.
The Anti-Federalist Impulse
Many who speak with great passion about the Constitution rather frequently make anti-Federalist arguments.
Benghazi Committee A Prelude To Impeachment?
Is the GOP headed down a road that leads to yet another doomed impeachment and trial?
Rick Perry Talks Second Chances, Hinting At 2016
Rick Perry continues to hint at another Presidential run.
Lindsey Graham’s Tea Party Challenge Fades Away
The GOP “establishment” keeps beating back challenges.
The Tea Party’s Candidate Selection Problem
From the beginning, the Tea Party has shown itself to be just plain bad at picking candidates. This year, they finally seem to be on the verge of paying for it in the GOP primaries
Mitch McConnell On Track To Beat Back Tea Party Challenge
The Tea Party challenge to Mitch McConnell has not exactly gone as planned.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The I Am The Captain Of The Farm Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Republican Candidates Behind In Key Senate Races
It’s a bit too early for Republicans to be celebrating that Senate majority that so many people are predicting.
Rand Paul And Others On The Right Denounce Cliven Bundy
Cliven Bundy still has his defenders among the hardcore right, but many people have joined Kentucky’s junior Senator in throwing Cliven Bundy under the bus
House Conservatives Plotting Against Boehner Again?
Once again, the Tea Party wing of the GOP is talking about taking out John Boehner.
Jeb Bush Sounds More And More Like A Presidential Candidate
The former Florida Governor is talking more openly about running for President than he ever has before.
In Criticizing Paul Ryan, Sarah Palin And The Tea Party Confirm Their Own Irrelevance
As Sarah Palin and the Tea Party turn on Paul Ryan, they are making apparent their own lack of relevance in the political process.
Top Republicans Looking To Jeb Bush In 2016
Top Republican donors are starting to look at the former Governor of Florida as their candidate in 2016.
