Elizabeth Warren’s Flawed Social Contract
Elizabeth Warren has a deeply flawed view of our social contract.
It’s Mitt Romney’s Nomination to Lose
Mitt Romney is once again the clear frontrunner for the Republican nomination.
Koch Brothers Under the Microscope
A major backer of Republican and Libertarian causes is under fire.
The Rick Perry Hunting Lodge Story: A Trivial Distraction?
What was written on a rock outside of a hunting lodge in Texas 30 years ago doesn’t really matter all that much.
Rick Perry Faces Criticism Over Hunting Lodge With Racially Tinged Name
Why does what was painted on a rock 30-odd years ago matter today?
The Death Of Anwar Al-Awlaki And The Imperial Presidency
Giving the President the unchecked power to kill American citizens raises some serious red flags.
Chris Christie And Other Weighty Issues
Chris Christie’s weight has become a political concern, apparently.
Onion: Congress Hostage Tweets
Beginning with “BREAKING: Witnesses reporting screams and gunfire heard inside Capitol building,” a series of tweets with the #CongressHostage hashtag have been decidedly unfunny.
Are Blacks Abandoning Obama?
Dick Morris has a penchant for counter-intuitive analysis. And for being wildly wrong.
Reagan Library Speech Fails To End Chris Christie Speculation
Last night’s speech at the Reagan Library did nothing to stop people from speculating about Chris Christie’s Presidential plans.
The Inevitable “Third Party” Debate Returns
Like clockwork, the arguments for creation of a third party are popping up again.
Fact Checking Mitt Romney’s Claim That the President Has “Apologized For America”
During last night’s debate, Mitt Romney repeated a charge that has become part of the conservative zeitgeist. But is it true?
Obama’s Wimpy Debt Reduction Plan
As more details roll in on President Obama’s millionaire tax hike, it’s looking like it was drawn up by J. Wellington Wimpy: “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.”
“We’ll Fight Against America For A Thousand Years If We Have To”: The Folly Of Afghanistan
The U.S. War in Afghanistan sounds disturbingly similar to the Soviet one.
Pennsylvania’s Electoral College Reform Plan Is A Good Idea
Allocating Electoral Votes by Congressional District is an idea whose time has come.
Emails Reveal White House Pressure To Approve Solyndra Loan
Despite previous denials, the White House did in fact intervene in the approval process for a loan to Solyndra.
Republicans Win Weiner’s Seat, Hold Heller’s
Businessman Bob Turner (R) defeated state Assemblyman David Weprin (D) in the special election for the House seat held by former New York Rep. Anthony Weiner (D). State Sen. Mark Amodei (R) beat state Treasurer Kate Marshall (D) in a special election for the House seat left open by Sen. Dean Heller (R), who was appointed to replace Sen. John Ensign (R).
Navy’s Nike Pro Combat Uniforms
While most of the Nike “pro combat” uniforms that college teams have worn over the last few years have been garish one-offs never seen again after their debut game, their revamp of the Navy unies is actually an upgrade
CNN/Tea Party Debate: Rick Perry Gets Hit From All Sides
The Texas Governor was taking it from all sides at last night’s Tea Party Debate.
Republicans Need To Tread Carefully In Response To Jobs Bill
With the economy at the forefront of the public’s mind, the GOP needs to be careful in its response to President Obama’s new jobs bill.
The “Green Jobs” Boondoggle
America is discovering that throwing money at an industry in the hope it will create jobs doesn’t work.
Republican Debate: Romney Perry Fight Dominates Conversation
Last night’s GOP debate was a two-man affair.
President Obama’s Job Ratings Sink Amid Economic Pessimism
With most of the public looking at the future and not seeing anything good, the President is suffering
DC Speed Cameras: Municipal Extortion
WaPo humor columnist Gene Weingarten doesn’t think DC’s speed cameras are funny.
The Great Speech Kerfuffle Of 2011 Reveals The Weakness Of The Obama Presidency
How a six hour long dispute over scheduling demonstrates yet again that Barack Obama isn’t up for the fight.
Jon Hunstman Unveils A Tax Plan You Ought To Be Paying Attention To
Jon Huntsman is out with a tax and jobs plan that deserves a lot more attention than it’s likely to get.
Rick Perry: Radical Libertarian? Theocrat? No, Just Another Big Government Conservative
Rick Perry isn’t as radical as some on the left are saying, but that doesn’t mean he’s any good.
Romney’s Plan Of Attack On Perry
The Romney campaign may be finally starting to pay attention to Rick Perry.
Is “Twitter Stalking” Free Speech?
A case pending in Maryland raises the question of when boorish online behavior crosses the line from protected speech to criminal act.
Chris Christie Reconsidering A Presidential Run?
Is Chris Christie reconsidering his previous statements about not running for President? More importantly, why are so many Republicans still dissatisfied with the field?
Michele Bachmann And The “Submission” Question: Byron York Was Right
On reflection, the nature of Marcus Bachmann’s influence over his wife is indeed a legitimate question in a political campaign.
State Polls Show A Tough Electoral Map For Obama
State-level job approval numbers seem to suggest that the President could have Electoral College worries in 2012.
31 Americans Killed After Chopper Is Shot Down In Afghanistan
A disastrous day for American troops in Afghanistan.
An Observation about Rick Perry
Perry has a combo of Tea Party populism and establishment going for him.
Ridiculous, Disgusting, and Stupid: The Public Weighs In On The Debt Negotiations
The reviews are in on the debt negotiations, and the public isn’t happy.
