Redistricting as the Spoils of Elections
The winners of state legislatures in November will have a great deal of influence over Congressional elections for the next decade. Should it be that way?
Frum on the State of Right-of-Center Think Tanks
David Frum assesses the current state of right-of-center think tanks and the significance thereof.
2010 vs. 1994 Revisted, Part The Second
Another political analyst is out with a 2010 prediction that should make Democrats very nervous.
Birthright Citizenship Review
Senate Republicans want to rethink the 14th Amendment’s automatic citizenship for people born in the U.S.
Why Charlie Rangel Will Likely Survive
Despite facing a thirteen-count ethics complaint, Charlie Rangel probably isn’t going anywhere.
Charles Rangel Hit With 13 Charges Of Ethics Violations
It was another bad day for Charlie Rangel, but something tells me he’s going to be just fine.
Democrats Lack Votes For Filibuster Reform
Much to the disappointment of Ezra Klein and others, it’s unlikely that Democrats will have the votes necessary to change the filibuster when the 112th Congress convenes.
Daniel Schorr Dead at 93
Daniel Schorr’s journalism career ended far too early, lasting a mere eighty-one years.
Michelle Bachmann Suggests Republicans Make The Same Mistakes All Over Again
If Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann gets her way, the 112th Congress will feature a lot of committees “investigating” the Obama Administration.
Hitler Comparisons and Bad History
Contrary to popular belief, Adolf Hitler didn’t come to power by democratic means or because of his ability to whip the public into a frenzy.
Tyranny Yields to Lowly Judge
Americans on both sides of the aisle throw around words like “tyranny” and “fascism” about our system. But there are constant small reminders we are under the rule of law.
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