Robert Schlesinger

The Staggering Rise of the Filibuster

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - November 25, 2009

Time to end it? more >>

New York Terrorism Trial Will Show U.S. at Its Best

By Robert Schlesinger - Opinion - November 24, 2009

Of course we're using our justice system for Guantanamo detainees. more >>

Republicans Push European-Style Political System

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - November 23, 2009

Some RNC members want strict party platforms. Why do they hate America? more >>

Sarah Palin's Crass Patriotism

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - November 15, 2009

In case you didn't know, she loves America. more >>

Republicans and Democrats Must Avoid the Urge to Purge

By Robert Schlesinger - Opinion - November 11, 2009

Punishing apostasy is fun—right up until the other side takes over. more >>

Reading Too Much Into the Politics of V (Spoilers)

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - November 4, 2009

Are they sniping at Obama? Sure? Bush too. more >>

NRA Official: People Arming In Case Politicians 'Attack'

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - November 3, 2009

When politicians attack? Lock and load! more >>

Hey Pawlenty: Is George W. Bush a Republican?

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - November 3, 2009

W. supported bank bailouts. Pawlenty says that's a non-Republican position. more >>

Bush's Bad Speeches and Karl Rove's Disappointing Genius

By Robert Schlesinger - Opinion - October 30, 2009

Former speechwriter Matt Latimer discusses Speech-less. more >>

Baseball Must Expand Instant Replay

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 30, 2009

They need to do something before the umpires ruin the World Series. more >>

Special Interest Cash Floods New York House Race

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 29, 2009

The election is a proxy for parties and interest groups. more >>

2012 Fault Lines in NY-23 House Special Election

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 28, 2009

The 2012 race starts to take shape in upstate New York. more >>

The Republican Civil War in the NY-23 House Special Election

By Robert Schlesinger - Opinion - October 28, 2009

Republicans lean a little heavier in upstate New York. more >>

Will CNN go the Fox Route Like MSNBC?

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 27, 2009

Will they follow MSNBC down the partisan path? more >>

Conservatives v. Republicans in New York 23 Race

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 27, 2009

Why win when you can lose on principle? more >>

Biden on Cheney Criticism: 'Who Cares?'

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 24, 2009

The current number two gives his predecessor what's coming to him. more >>

Democrats More Likely to Get H1N1 Vaccine Than Republicans

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 16, 2009

Cue questions truth versus truthiness more >>

Whether to Get the H1N1 Vaccine

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 15, 2009

Does anyone else think this is a problem? more >>

Are Palin and Bachmann Hot Because They're Attractive?

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 15, 2009

A conservative blogger says their notoriety is looks-based. Is it so? more >>

2009 Elections Kick Off the Secret War for Congress

By Robert Schlesinger - Opinion - October 14, 2009

State-by-state clashes will shape Congress' future. more >>

Don’t Blame Liberals When Limbaugh Can’t Buy the Rams, Blame the Free Market

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 14, 2009

Political entertainment and sports entertainment don’t mix. more >>

Rush Limbaugh Would Fit Right in With NFL Owners

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 13, 2009

NFL: Not For Liberals. more >>

Barney Frank Disses Gay Equality March

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 12, 2009

Barney Frank turned his acid wit on gay marchers. As usual, he's right. more >>

Obama's Nobel Peace Prize: Why Put the Call Before the Action?

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 9, 2009

Of course that doesn't stop the relentless politicos. more >>

Obama's 2016 Olympics Bid Was Inept Politics

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 2, 2009

Another lesson in the limits of rhetoric. more >>