Border Bill Splits Democratic Caucus
Speaker Nancy Pelosi suffered a major defeat on a signature issue.
Senate Tax Plan Will Include Provision To Eliminate Obamacare’s Individual Mandate
For some reason, Senate Republicans want to attach a bad health care reform idea onto an already controversial tax reform bill.
Trump’s Bad Poll Numbers Are Starting To Impact The GOP
President Trump’s job approval woes are starting to impact the GOP as a whole.
Tea Party Crowd Launching Another Phony “Challenge” To John Boehner
Several Tea Party backed Members of Congress claim to be challenging John Boehner in tomorrow’s vote for Speaker. They are, of course, delusional.
Sane Republican Minority Prevails
Nearly two-thirds of House Republicans voted for default. They lost.
House Republicans Waste A Day, Leaving Final Deal Up To The Senate
The House wasted a day yesterday, now it’s crunch time.
Another Republican Debt Kamikaze
One Virginia Republican suggests that defaulting on our bonds wouldn’t be that big of a deal.
Another Poll Brings Bad News For The GOP, But Will It Matter Come Election Day?
The GOP’s approval numbers have fallen like a stone, but it’s unclear whether this will matter in 2014.
Boehner Won’t Allow Default Over Debt Ceiling, Still Insisting On Negotiations
Speaker Boehner told his caucus members that he will not allow a default over the debt ceiling but don’t look for a change in strategy.
There (Probably) Won’t Be A Government Shutdown
If recent history is any guide, there won’t really be a government shutdown next week. But, the zealotry of the “defund Obamacare” caucus could change everything.
The Incredible Shrinking Federal Budget Deficit?
The Federal Budget Deficit appears headed in the right direction, for now.
A Quote to Ponder (Partisanship and Governance Edition)
A bit of musing on parties, elections, and governance,
Institutions 101 and the Sequester
Institutional dynamics in the US constitutional system are the key to undertstanding our current predicament.
952 Days Since Congress Passed Major Law
t’s been more than two-and-a half years since the United States passed major legislation.
Initial GDP Report Shows Economy Contracting In Final Quarter Of 2012
Some surprisingly bad economic news
Obama’s Gun Control Plan DOA In Congress?
Despite the push it’s likely to receive, most of President Obama’s gun control proposals will barely even see the light of day in Congress.
The Politics Of Gun Control
Based on the polls, the odds of some changes to America’s gun control laws will become law. It’s unlikely they’ll accomplish anything, though.
A Credit Downgrade Warning Both Sides Should Listen To
Fitch is out this morning with a warning on the nation’s credit rating that both Republicans and Democrats need to listen to.
Republican Debt Ceiling Strategy Doomed To Fail
The GOP is following a strategy on the debt ceiling that cannot possibly succeed.