McConnell Fires A Shot Across The Bow Of The Tea Party
When it comes to the unfolding conflict inside the GOP, Mitch McConnell seems to have fired an opening shot.
With Republican Help, ENDA Passes Senate
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act passed the Senate yesterday but it’s unlikely to go much further.
House GOP and District Level Margin of Victory (and its Relation to the Vote on the Budget Deal)
87.18% of the caucus is elected from safe to very safe districts and, therefore, the only real fear that they might have for their jobs would be at the primary stage.
Senate Set To Pass ENDA, House Set To Ignore It
Legislation to ban discrimination in employment against gays and lesbians is set to make major gains in the Senate.
Immigration Reform Returning From The Dead?
Could Congress actually pass some form of immigration reform before the midterms? Don’t bet on it just yet.
The Political Center Is Dead, At Least On Capitol Hill
It’s no wonder there’s no compromise in Congress.
Yes, Immigration Reform Is Dead, Probably Until 2015 At The Earliest
The prospect of Congressional action on immigration before the midterms just got a whole lot less likely.
Healthcare.gov Security Flaws Could Make Social Security Numbers Publicly Available
Even if it were functioning properly the Federal Health Care Exchange website would still have problems.
Tea Party Senate Candidate In Mississippi Has Ties To Neo-Confederate/Secessionist Group
Several conservative groups have jumped on the bandwagon of what appears to be a controversial Mississippi politician.
Congressional Republicans Wake Up To Post-Shutdown Poll Headaches, Will It Matter In 2014?
Polling looks bleak for the GOP right now, but it’s unclear what that will mean a year from now.
What Lessons Will The GOP Learn From The Shutdown?
Will the GOP learn the right lessons from the just-concluded showdown? That remains to be seen.
Obama, Democrats To Push Immigration Reform Next?
Immigration reform may be the next big battle on Capitol Hill, but it’s going to be far different from the one that just concluded.
Ted Cruz Refuses To Rule Out Making The Same Dumb Mistake Again
Ted Cruz isn’t ruling out a reprise of his foolish, quixotic, crusade.
No, Boehner Isn’t Going To Lose His Job As Speaker
John Boehner’s position as Speaker of the House seems quite secure.
The GOP’s Seinfeld Shutdown
The GOP’s shutdown was about as pointless as a show about waiting for a table in a Chinese restaurant.
Debt, Default, And International Faith In The American Government
Would you trust the men and women in this building?
Game (Almost) Over?: House Will Vote On Senate Plan First, Pass It With Democratic Votes
A plan finally starting to come together?
What Lies Past October 17th? A Big Unknown, And That’s The Problem
If Congress isn’t able to reach a deal, the big problem going forward would be uncertainty.
House Republicans Waste A Day, Leaving Final Deal Up To The Senate
The House wasted a day yesterday, now it’s crunch time.
House To Pursue Its Own Shutdown/Debt Ceiling Bill, But That May Not Be Bad News [Update: Or, Maybe Not]
It looks like the House will be making its move before the Senate acts, but that may actually help resolve this faster.
Senate Nears Deal That Kicks The Can Down The Road, Accomplishes Little Else
The deal emerging out of the talks between Senator Reid and Senator McConnell is about what you’d expect, but it’s probably the best we can expect right now.
Our Fate Apparently Lies In The Hands Of McConnell, Reid, Boehner, and Biden
Are these four men our last, best hope for a deal that will end the shutdown and avoid breaching the debt ceiling?
Monument Shutdowns Bring Protesters To National Mall
Conservatives gathered on the National Mall today to protest the closure of memorials, but their message seems really intended for Republicans in Congress to not back down.
Reid/McConnell Talks Stalemated As Democrats Push For Sequester Changes
Talks between the two Senate leaders haven’t exactly gone so well.
How One Change In House Rules Made The Shutdown Inevitable
A little noticed rule change in the House is arguably one of the main reasons we’re in a government shutdown crisis.
Another Republican Debt Kamikaze
One Virginia Republican suggests that defaulting on our bonds wouldn’t be that big of a deal.
Focus Shifts To Senate For Possible Deal On Debt Limit, Shutdown
With the House’s proposed deal reaching an impasse, the Senate is now taking center stage.
Signs Of A Temporary Deal In Washington?
There seems to be at least some hope for a temporary deal in Washington to end the shutdown and raise the debt ceiling, but don’t count your chickens just yet.
Being Speaker Of The House Isn’t What It Used To Be
Being Speaker of the House has become much more of a difficult job than it used to be.
GOP Plan Would Address Debt Ceiling, But Keep Government Shutdown Going
Republicans appear to be uniting behind a short-term plan to deal with the debt ceiling, but seem okay with keeping the government shutdown going forward.
Paul Ryan Reemerges, Offering The GOP An Obamacare-Free Way Out
Paul Ryan is back, and he has a plan his party ought to be paying attention to.
Dysfunctional Government Has A Real World Impact
The real world impact of what’s happening in Washington is becoming apparent.
Are The Markets Starting To Notice How Messed Up Things Are In Washington?
Signs that investors are starting to get nervous about the lack of action coming out of Washington.
