The Tea Party’s Utopianism Is Making It Irrelevant
By insisting on perfection in the debt ceiling debate, the Tea Party has made itself irrelevant to the process.
Speaking of Fidelity to the Constitution….
The constitutional purists in the Tea Party apparently do not understand either bicameralism nor separation of powers.
Boehner Bill To Be Amended To Please Tea Party, Thus Making It Totally Irrelevant
John Boehner’s debt ceiling plan is being amended. And not in a good way.
The Debt Ceiling Debate: Social Democracy v. Limited Government?
Charles Krauthammer claims we are in the midst of a great debate. I am not so sure.
Second Quarter GDP Shows Economy Slowing To Near-Recession Status
And you thought the bad economic news was over.
Can Boehner Lead House Republicans?
The failure of House Republicans to pass a bill that would have been dead on arrival in the Senate, anyway, raises questions about whether a deal is possible and whether John Boehner can lead his own coalition.
Study Finds That Affordable Care Act Isn’t All That Affordable
Another government program isn’t going to bring health care costs under control.
Question For The Crowd: When, If At All, Does The Deal Get Made?
The rational thing to do is the make a deal that cuts spending and raises the debt ceiling. But how do we get there from here?
Obama In Trouble In Battleground States
The electoral map should be making the Obama 2012 camp just a little bit nervous.
With Economic News Like This, Why Would Anyone Risk Crashing The Economy?
Economic figures released today demonstrate clearly why the irresponsible talk surrounding the debt ceiling must end.
Mitt Romney’s Frontrunner Status In Danger If Rick Perry Enters The Race
If Mitt Romney looked in the rear view mirror he might just see Rick Perry gaining on him.
That’s Just Weird (House GOP’s Movie Clip for Inspiration)
Somebody has an odd idea of “inspirational.”
Erick Erickson can Offer no Absolution to Members of Congress (!?)
Members of Congress are calling Erick Erickson for advice and absolution?
Is It All Over But The Blame Game? Or, Why I’m Thinking We’re Hosed
I no longer have any confidence that our leaders will act responsibly before the August 2nd debt ceiling deadline.
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