For months, every article or column discussing the Democrats' 2010 agenda has come with a disclaimer warning of the expiration date for … [Read more...] about Keep Energy on the Front Burner
Now Hiring: Qualified Supreme Court Justice
Following the recent retirement announcement of Justice John Paul Stevens, amateur political prognosticators have been reminiscing over the … [Read more...] about Now Hiring: Qualified Supreme Court Justice
Congress’ Mission: Life After Health Care
Fans of Aaron Sorkin's late masterpiece "The West Wing" may, over the next week, find themselves recalling one of President Bartlett's … [Read more...] about Congress’ Mission: Life After Health Care
Senate Egos at Heart of Stalemates
Over the past couple of years, we have heard a lot about bubbles. It was the dot-com bubble that burst in the '90s. Then, of course, the … [Read more...] about Senate Egos at Heart of Stalemates
Redeal Card Check Legislation
In the days when I was a registered Independent, I used to say that the Christian right scared me away from the Republicans, and the … [Read more...] about Redeal Card Check Legislation
Jumping Ship Prematurely
The recent victory for Republican Scott Brown in Massachusetts and the ensuing meltdown among Democrats in Congress gave pundits an excuse … [Read more...] about Jumping Ship Prematurely
Gay Rights, Meet the Grand Old Party
At rare moments in American history, the stars align in favor of events so dramatic that they would seem absurdly contrived if manufactured … [Read more...] about Gay Rights, Meet the Grand Old Party
Democrats Must Tread Lightly in 2010
Just over a year ago, following President Obama's historic election, I shared the assumption held by many Democrats that the Republican … [Read more...] about Democrats Must Tread Lightly in 2010
Biting the Stupak Bullet
It has become easy - too easy - to believe that health care reform legislation will finally pass and make its way to the president's desk … [Read more...] about Biting the Stupak Bullet
Morally Unfounded
Just before last week's election, Dede Scozzafava, the Republican candidate for New York's 23rd congressional district, dropped out of the … [Read more...] about Morally Unfounded
