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Committee to Save the GOP: Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Become Inclusive to Gays, or Keep Losing
The Republican Party will release a report today that provides the blueprint for how the party must adapt from its 2012 electoral defeat…
Obama’s Aides Bar Corporate Donations, But Other Routes Remain
Obama’s grassroots army, Organizing for Action, refuses unlimited funds from corporations just when Business Forward expands its efforts.
Ron Paul’s Transition from Politician to Pundit
Paul may be better suited to life outside of Congress, where he’s even less bound by political practicalities.
Pentagon Sequestysteria
Ever since the Cold War ended, the Pentagon has been pushing to become more “flexible” and “agile,” to use two words frequently heard at Defense Department briefings and found burrowed into innumerable Pentagon …
“If we don't believe our military leaders, then who in the world do we believe?”
— Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., on CNN on Sunday, alluding to the damage the nation's military leaders say looming budget cuts will cause.
As FCC Chief’s Term Nears End, Speculation Grows Over Possible Successor
On June 30th, Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski’s five-year term will expire, which has led to speculation that Genachowski might soon announce his departure.
Up in Smoke: Why the GOP’s Views on Pot are Showing Signs of a Shift
The push to legalize pot migrates from the margins to the mainstream, mellowing some Republicans in the process.
Bob Menendez’s Very Bad Week
Senator Menendez’s cozy relationship with top donor Salomon Melgen has turned a banner week upside-down.
Why John Brennan’s Confirmation Hearing May Not Be High Drama
The most anticipated confirmation hearing in recent memory may end up being among the least satisfying
Doughnut Drollery with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie went on The Late Show with David Letterman for the first time last night, and showed the nation he is comfortable with his bulging waistline.
Viewpoint: The GOP Searches for a New Strategy — in All the Wrong Places
The Republican Party’s post-election reckoning is not going well.
Obama’s Inaugural Speech Was Bold, But Following Through Won’t Be Easy
Post-partisanship proved a mirage in his first term, and it’s unlikely Obama’s re-election will “break the fever” on the right.