GOP On ObamaCare: Goodbye Repeal/Defund/Delay, Hello ‘Let It Burn’?
The GOP seems to be shifting strategy on the Affordable Care Act.
Report: White House Warned In March About Health Care Website Problems
The mounting troubles of the PPACA continue.
When Is Obama Going To Fire Somebody?
It is clear the President has been failed by those under him. So, when is someone going to pay the price?
Obamacare October Enrollment Numbers Fall Far Short Of Goal
As expected, the enrollment numbers for Obamacare are far below where they were expected to be.
Obama Apologizes to People Who Lost Lousy Insurance Because of ObamaCare
President Obama has apologized for breaking his “If you like your plan, you can keep it” pledge. Does he have anything to be sorry about?
The Political Center Is Dead, At Least On Capitol Hill
It’s no wonder there’s no compromise in Congress.
Healthcare.gov Security Flaws Could Make Social Security Numbers Publicly Available
Even if it were functioning properly the Federal Health Care Exchange website would still have problems.
Basic Assessment and the ACA
This is a good time to remind ourselves that the plural of anecdote is not data.
What Lies Past October 17th? A Big Unknown, And That’s The Problem
If Congress isn’t able to reach a deal, the big problem going forward would be uncertainty.
Another Republican Debt Kamikaze
One Virginia Republican suggests that defaulting on our bonds wouldn’t be that big of a deal.
Paul Ryan Reemerges, Offering The GOP An Obamacare-Free Way Out
Paul Ryan is back, and he has a plan his party ought to be paying attention to.
Obama And Boehner Can Negotiate, If They Really Want To
There’s a way for President Obama and Speaker Boehner to talk out a deal to resolve the current crisis, but they have to want to do it.
Republicans Ready Their Next Offer On Shutdown, Debt Ceiling
The outlines of a possible new GOP proposal are emerging. Can it go anywhere?
This is How Legislative Blackmail Becomes a Real Crisis
Not raising the debt ceiling will create a true constitutional/legal crisis.
The “Hastert Rule” Doesn’t Exist
The “Hastert Rule” isn’t the reason Speaker Boehner isn’t bringing a “clean” CR up for a vote, political survival is.
A Day Of Glitches For Day One Of Obamacare’s Exchange Websites
Day One of the Obamacare online “marketplaces” is proving to be a bit of a bumpy ride.
Time To Reassess George W. Bush?
There seems to be an effort underway to reassess the legacy of our 43rd President.
The 2016 Democratic Nomination Is Hillary’s If She Wants It
For the moment, Hillary Clinton looks unbeatable if she chooses to run in 2016
Joe Flacco Not Highest Paid Player (After Taxes)?
The Ravens quarterback cashed in after winning the Super Bowl. Now it’s Maryland’s turn.
Republican Brand Still Damaged, Little Hope Of Repair Coming Soon
The GOP’s public image continues to be bad and there seems to be little sign that they’re doing anything to change that.
Nobody In Washington Cares About Governing, And It’s Hurting The Country
The political antics surrounding the sequestration cuts is a prime example of what’s wrong with Washington.
The GOP’s Ongoing Bush Problem
Pretending like the Bush administration never happened is a problem for the GOP.
Republicans Foolishly Risking Default To Prove A Political Point
Once again, the House GOP is risking sending the economy into the tank to prove a political point.
The Latest Crazy Solution To the Debt Ceiling: IOU’s
Welcome to the latest crazy scheme to avoid reality.
John Boehner’s Side of the Fiscal Cliff Story
The Speaker’s version of what went down during the negotiations does not make the Speaker look good.
The Debt Ceiling and the Remainder of the Fiscal Cliff
Are we really going to do this again? The answer appears to be yes.
Revenue Problem or Spending Problem?
Kevin Drum argues that, “We Don’t Have a Spending Problem. We Have an Aging Problem.”
Over The Fiscal Cliff, Sort Of
Automatic tax hikes and spending cuts took effect at midnight. A deal involving the executive and half of the legislative branch could largely reverse them.
********************@