Yet Another War

America is about to enter a third war in the Muslim world with no clear idea of the end game.

8% US Births To Illegal Aliens

A staggering 8 percent of all babies born in the United States in 2008 were offspring of illegal aliens. What are the public policy implications?

Republicans Splitting On 14th Amendment “Reform”

There isn’t as much GOP unity over the idea of changing America’s citizenship rules as you might think.

GOP Campaign Against Birthright Citizenship Falling Flat

The Republican campaign against birthright citizenship doesn’t seem to be gaining the kind of support they expected.

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What’s Really Behind The GOP Rhetoric Against Birthright Citizenship

Is the GOP really serious about changing the citizenship rules in the 14th Amendment ? Not likely.

Birthright Citizenship Review

Senate Republicans want to rethink the 14th Amendment’s automatic citizenship for people born in the U.S.

Lindsey Graham Takes Aim At “Anchor Babies”

Immigration “moderate” Lindsey Graham is suddenly sounding not so moderate.

President Ronald Reagan speaking at a Rally for Senator Durenberger in Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 February 1982 President Ronald Reagan speaking at a Rally for Senator Durenberger in Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 February 1982

Speaking of Reagan…

If people feel the need to evoke Reagan, it would be nice if they would evoke the real one, rather than an alt reality version.

Lindsey Graham: Tea Party Movement Is Unsustainable

South Carolina’s Lindsey Graham sees the beginning of the end of the Tea Parties, and he’s probably right.

Lindsey Graham: I Ain’t Gay

Lindsey Graham ain’t gay, dang it.

Kagan Ends Testimony With Confirmation Assured

Not surprisingly, Elena Kagan finished her testimony without giving any real ammunition to the Republicans.

Gitmo Not Closing After All

Despite repeated promises to the contrary, the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay will be remaining open indefinitely.

Driving Versus Flying

A Senate Regency?