Obama Walks Out of Talks Saying ‘Don’t Call My Bluff’
President Obama has walked out of negotiations on the debt ceiling with an agreement is nowhere in sight.
Tim Pawlenty: Michele Bachmann Hasn’t Really Accomplished Much In Congress
Tim Pawlenty took aim at Michele Bachmann yesterday but will he keep up the attack?
Republicans Ready To Punt On Ryan Plan’s Medicare Changes?
Republicans seem to have realized that the Ryan Plan’s Medicare reforms aren’t going anywhere.
Public Supports Budget Deal, But Not Much Else
Two new polls show that the public supports the budget deal, but has no idea what to do to solve our long term problems.
Budget Deal Postmortem: Who Won?, Who Lost?, Does It Matter?
What, if anything, does the budget deal mean for the future?
In The End, It Really Was All About That Planned Parenthood Rider
As yesterday’s budget negotiations began, the GOP had a choice – appease the base, or make a deal. They made the right choice.
Presidential Shutdown Propaganda via OPM?
Agency heads are pleading President Obama’s case in advance of a shutdown.
Sesame Street, Pakistan: Your Tax Dollars at Work
The Federal government is funding a Pakistan version of Sesame Street for $20 million.
A Brief History Of Federal Government Shutdowns
History tells us that if there is a shutdown tonight, it will most likely be a short one.
Dump Trash at Boehner’s Place
Why in the hell are Federal taxpayers footing the bill for residential trash collection in DC?
Cynical Political Games, Military Pay, And Government Shutdowns
For the past day or so, America’s fighting men have been pawns in a cynical political game.
Thoughts on the Likely Government Shutdown
A government shutdown is not just a hypothetical in a debating contest. It will affect real people.
Government Shutdown Now Seems Inevitable
There are still three days left, but it’s looking less and less likely that a budget deal will be reached in time to avoid a government shutdown.
Paul Ryan Unveils Plan To Cut Federal Spending By $6 Trillion Over Ten Years
Paul Ryan unveiled an ambitious plan to cut the deficit today. The question is whether it will be the beginning of a debate, or an opportunity for Democratic demagoguery
Republicans Losing the Center?
Can a candidate appealing enough to the base to win the Republican nomination beat Obama?
Make A Budget Deal, And Move On To The Bigger Fight
Rather than fighting over the remnants of the FY 2011 budget, the GOP should make a deal and get ready for the bigger, and more important, battle ahead.
House Republicans Have Forgotten How A Bill Becomes A Law
House Republicans engaged in a publicity stunt on Friday that displayed a profound misunderstanding of how government actually works in the United States.
John Boehner Doesn’t Want A Shutdown Next Week, But The Tea Party Does
The next week promises to be a battle between John Boehner and the Tea Party over whether or not compromise is a good idea.
Debt Ceiling Vote Will Be The GOP’s First Test
Freshman Members of Congress are threatening to block a vote to raise the debt ceiling that Congress will have to take by this Spring. They’d be irresponsible if they did so.