Can Rick Perry Overcome The Disaster Of 2012 With A 2016 Reboot?
After a disastrous campaign in 2012, Texas Governor Rick Perry appears to be gearing up for a new run for the White House in 2016, but questions remain.
Darren Wilson Resigns From Ferguson Police Department, But That’s Unlikely To Quell Protests
The man who shot and killed Michael Brown has resigned, but that’s unlikely to satisfy protesters who still seem to be demanding criminal charges that are never going to come.
Worldwide Ebola Cases Top 16,000 With 7,000 Dead, But There Is Some Good News
The numbers on the Ebola outbreak are bad, but they aren’t as bad as had been feared.
Egyptian Court Drops Charges Against Mubarak, Further Cementing Renewed Military Rule
Well, so much for that “people’s revolt” that brought down a military dictator.
Ray Rice Wins Appeal Of Indefinite N.F.L. Suspension, Now Immediately Eligible To Play
In a slap to the face of the N.F.L. and Commissioner Roger Goodell, an arbitrator has overturned the indefinite suspension that was imposed on former Ravens Running Back Ray Rice back in September.
Supreme Court To Try To Draw Line Between Free Speech Online And Criminal Threats
Next week, the Supreme Court will be asked to determine the line between free speech online and criminal threats
How To Argue With Family About Controversial Political Topics At Thanksgiving: Don’t
Today is a day for turkey and football, not a day for politics.
Hagel’s Dismissal A Reflection Of Contradictory Policy
The abrupt departure of Chuck Hagel says much more about Administration policy than it does about Chuck Hagel.
Retailers Opening On Thanksgiving Day Yet Again, But Don’t Blame Businessmen
Once again, some people are upset because retailers are opening on Thanksgiving Day, but that’s only because people are coming out to shop.
Americans Support The Substance Of Obama’s Immigration Policy, Not How He Implemented It
A new poll shows that a majority of Americans support the President’s changes to deportation policy, but don’t like that he acted unilaterally.
Romney Continues To Lead In Polls Of 2016 GOP Candidates, Leading Hillary In Head-To-Head Match
The numbers don’t lie, Mitt Romney remains popular among Republican voters.
Democrats Narrow List Of Convention Finalists To Three Cities
Columbus, Philadelphia, or New York City (well, Brooklyn really)?
Top Senate Democrat: Democrats Should Not Have Focused On Obamacare in 2009, 2010
Sen. Charles Schumer says Democrats made a mistake by concentrating on getting health care reform passed instead of on fixing the economy.
Regardless Of The Grand Jury Decision, Ferguson Raises Issues Americans Need To Address
Regardless of the outcome of the Michael Brown investigation, there are legitimate problems that need to be addressed.
Six Observations on Immigration Reform
Some points on the immigration debate that need constant (it seems) reinforcement.
The House Lawsuit Against Obama; Full Of Sound And Fury, Signifying Nothing
The House of Representatives has filed its lawsuit against the President. As expected, it doesn’t amount to much.
Violence Erupts In Wake Of Decision To Forego Indictment In Shooting Of Michael Brown
Not surprisingly, last night’s announcement that there would be no state court indictment in the Michael Brown shooting led to violence and confrontations with police. That’s not going to solve any of the real problems that face Ferguson, or any other community in the United States.
Ferguson Grand Jury Returns No Indictment In Michael Brown Shooting
A not unexpected decision from the Grand Jury that investigated the Michael Brown shooting.
Republicans Would Be More Credible On Immigration If They Had A Plan Of Their Own
The fact that Republicans lack anything approaching a coherent immigration plan makes it hard to take their criticism of the President seriously.
Is “Meh, Romney 2016” For Real?
When push comes to shove, top Republicans may still try to make Mitt Romney happen.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Stepping Down “Under Pressure”
A surprising change at the top of the military’s civilian chain of command.
U.S. Bombings Driving Anti-Assad Rebels To Support ISIS
Our supposed Syrian allies seem to have a different idea of who the enemy in Syria actually is.
In Responding To Obama’s Executive Action, Top GOPers Worry About Further Alienating Latino Voters
Top Republicans worry that their party’s response to the President’s executive action will alienate Latinos. However, there’s little they can do about that.
How Obama Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Imperial Presidency
A critic of the imperial presidency becomes an imperial president.
Federal Judge Blocks New Jersey Sports Betting, But N.B.A. Commissioner Says ‘Legalize It’
Once again, a Federal Judge has barred New Jersey’s effort to legalize sports betting based on Federal law. it’s time for the Federal Government to get out of the way on this issue.
Marion Barry, Four-Term Mayor Of Washington, D.C., Dies At 78
For better or worse, Marion Barry was a fixture in D.C. politics for much of the 40 year period of home rule that began in 1975.
