Rand Paul Warns Republicans That Voter ID Emphasis Is ‘Offending People’
Once again, Rand Paul is challenging conservative orthodoxy.
Chris Christie Is Still A Viable 2016 Candidate
The bloom is off the rose, but Chris Christie could still be a strong candidate in 2016.
New York Becomes 11th ‘State’ To Pass National Popular Vote Law
New York has joined nine other states and the District of Columbia to vote to for an Electoral College bypass.
The House GOP’s Immigration Principles: A Good Start, But Can They Get Past The Tea Party?
The House GOP leadership’s principles are a good start, but it’s unclear if they can make it past the anti “amnesty” crowd that seems to dominate the GOP.
Refer Madness Among The Acela Corridor Crowd
The latest news on the marijuana legalization front has led David Brooks and others to go into a completely pathetic panic.
Federal Judge Rejects Challenge To N.S.A. Data Mining
Another Federal District Court ruling on the Constitutionality of the NSA’s data mining program, this time more favorable to the NSA.
Senate Goes (Partly) Nuclear, Limits Filibusters For Some Nominees
It wasn’t a Thermonuclear move, more like something the size of Hiroshima, but today the Senate took an historic move nonetheless.
Retail Politics And The Appeal Of Chris Christie
Looking at Chris Christie as he interacts with voters in New Jersey offers a glimpse of just how he could succeed in a 2016 GOP nomination fight.
Media Coverage Of Ted Cruz v. Media Coverage Of Wendy Davis
Can differences in media coverage of two unrelated filibusters be explained solely by media bias?
The Enzi/Cheney Primary, Rand Paul, And The Wider Fight In The GOP
Some interesting taking of sides is already taking place in the GOP Senate race in Wyoming.
The GOP’s Battle Plan Against Hillary: Arguing That “She’s Old?”
The GOP is going to have to come up with a lot more than just age if they end up facing off against Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Prop. 8, DOMA, And Standing In The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s handling of standing in the two same-sex marriage cases likely seems contradictory to many outside observers.
CBO Report Cites Economic Benefits Of Immigration Reform
A new Congressional Budget Office report finds real economic benefits from immigration reform.
Initial Polls Seemingly In Conflict On Public Opinion Of NSA Surveillance Programs
Revelations about the NSA’s data mining programs don’t seem to be having a significant impact on public opinion.
CPAC Snubs Chris Christie
CPAC’s organizers have decided not to invite the most popular Governor in the country.
Obama Leads In Three Crucial Swing States
Three new state polls show that Mitt Romney’s path to victory continues to narrow.
The U.S. And Egypt. Allies? Enemies? Frenemies? Well, It’s Complicated
If the United States and Egypt were Facebook friends, their relationship status would be “It’s Complicated.”
White House Denies Netanyahu Request For Meeting Amid Signs of Increased U.S.-Israeli Tension
In another sign that things may not be going so well between Washington and Jerusalem, President Obama will not be meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu when he’s in the United States.
In Picking Paul Ryan, Has Romney Actually Helped Obama?
Mitt Romney has effectively rebooted his campaign by picking Paul Ryan, but he’s also handed the President a powerful weapon.