Europe’s Far Right Finds A Friend In Putin
The European far right has found a friend in an unlikely place.
Mitch McConnell Soundly Defeats Tea Party Challenger In Kentucky GOP Primary
A big loss for the Tea Party, and a big win for Mitch McConnell,
The Midterms And The Economy: Bad News For Democrats?
Republicans are winning with voters on the issues they say they care the most about.
New Politico Poll Tells Us Much Less Than People Think It Does
Some polls aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on.
Good News For Democrats In The South?
A new poll indicates that Democratic candidates are holding their own against Republican challengers in three southern states.
Rand Paul Warns Republicans That Voter ID Emphasis Is ‘Offending People’
Once again, Rand Paul is challenging conservative orthodoxy.
RNC Moves To Limit Presidential Primary Debates
The RNC wants to limit primary debates, but it’s not clear that’s a good idea.
Texas High School Student Suspended For Refusing To Stand During Pledge Of Allegiance
A pretty clear violation of the First Amendment.
Anti-War Republican Beats Back Bush Era Challenger
Congressman Walter Jones beat back a primary challenge from a former Bush aide who attacked him over his foreign policy views.
Lindsey Graham’s Tea Party Challenge Fades Away
The GOP “establishment” keeps beating back challenges.
Unfortunately For Hillary Clinton, Benghazi Is Not Going Away
If Hillary Clinton runs for President, questions surrounding the Benghazi attack will continue to dog her.
Obama’s Poll Numbers Dip Again, Time For Democrats To Worry
A grim new poll for the President and his Democratic allies.
A Democratic Lock On The Electoral College
The Democrats have a big advantage in the Electoral College, at least for now.
Republican Candidates Behind In Key Senate Races
It’s a bit too early for Republicans to be celebrating that Senate majority that so many people are predicting.
Rand Paul And Others On The Right Denounce Cliven Bundy
Cliven Bundy still has his defenders among the hardcore right, but many people have joined Kentucky’s junior Senator in throwing Cliven Bundy under the bus
The Republican Civil War Over Same-Sex Marriage Has Begun
Sooner than one might have expected, Republicans are starting to battle over the issue of marriage equality.
President Obama Delays Decision On Keystone XL Yet Again
Once again, the Obama Administration punts on the Keystone XL Pipeline.
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.
Supreme Court To Decide If Politicians Can Be Sued For Lying During A Campaign
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments next week in an important First Amendment case.
113th Congress Set To Be Least Productive In History, But Is That A Bad Thing?
The current Congress is on pace to pass fewer laws and bills than any since the end of World War II. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Virginia GOP Candidate: No Incest Exception For Abortion, Because Sometimes Incest Is Voluntary
Perhaps the only good thing you can say about Virginia Delegate Robert Marshall is that, while he may be nuts, at least he’s consistently nuts.
House Conservatives Plotting Against Boehner Again?
Once again, the Tea Party wing of the GOP is talking about taking out John Boehner.
Jeb Bush Bucks His Party On Immigration, And He’s Right
Many Republicans won’t like Jeb Bush’s recent comments about illegal immigration, but he’s right.
Every Other Democrat Who Might Run For President Is Waiting For Hillary
The Democratic field for 2016 is frozen in place waiting for the presumptive frontrunner to make a decision.
One to watch: Alleged Voter Fraud in North Carolina
Voter ID supporters are pointing to a report from the North Carolina Board of Elections as proof of ongoing Voter Fraud. But, while long on facts, the report has yet to reach any such conclusions.