The Background Check Deal: Grandstanding Or Good Idea?
The Manchin/Toomey proposal on background checks isn’t perfect, but it isn’t horrible either.
Secret McConnell Tape Records Politicians Being Politicial
Mother Jones’s recording of a secret McConnell campaign strategy meeting is much less than meets the eye.
The Odd Politics Of The GOP’s Gun Control Filibuster
The GOP’s decision to filibuster the Senate Gun Control Bill doesn’t make a lot of political sense.
Odds Of A Democratic House Takeover Low
The odds for a party switch in the House of Representatives remain quite low.
One Congressman’s Fate Demonstrates What’s Wrong With The GOP
One Virginia Republican Member of Congress recently got a lesson in what going against the GOP’s hyperpartisan atmosphere feels like.
A DOMA Confrontation was Inevitable
DOMA’s trip to SCOTUS was practically baked into the legislation.
Rand Paul’s Fatally Flawed Immigration Reform Plan
Senator Rand Paul has stepped into the immigration debate, but his plan is less than desirable.
Senator Rob Portman Comes Out In Support Of Same-Sex Marriage
Senator Rob Portman changes his position on same-sex marriage. Another sign of the times.
Paul Ryan’s Budget Plan Is Not Serious
The Chairman of the House Budget Committee is proposing a budget that is based largely on fantasy.
Republican Hill Staffers Jumping Ship
Frustrated Republican health care staffers are leaving the Hill for lucrative positions on K Street.
Why Rand Paul’s Filibuster Mattered
Rand Paul’s filibuster is one that all American’s should thank him for that.