The Staggering Rise of the Filibuster
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - November 25, 2009
Time to end it?
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New York Terrorism Trial Will Show U.S. at Its Best
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Robert Schlesinger
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Opinion - November 24, 2009
Of course we're using our justice system for Guantanamo detainees.
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Republicans Push European-Style Political System
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - November 23, 2009
Some RNC members want strict party platforms. Why do they hate America?
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Sarah Palin's Crass Patriotism
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - November 15, 2009
In case you didn't know, she loves America.
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Republicans and Democrats Must Avoid the Urge to Purge
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Robert Schlesinger
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Opinion - November 11, 2009
Punishing apostasy is fun—right up until the other side takes over.
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Reading Too Much Into the Politics of V (Spoilers)
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - November 4, 2009
Are they sniping at Obama? Sure? Bush too.
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NRA Official: People Arming In Case Politicians 'Attack'
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - November 3, 2009
When politicians attack? Lock and load!
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Hey Pawlenty: Is George W. Bush a Republican?
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - November 3, 2009
W. supported bank bailouts. Pawlenty says that's a non-Republican position.
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Bush's Bad Speeches and Karl Rove's Disappointing Genius
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Robert Schlesinger
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Opinion - October 30, 2009
Former speechwriter Matt Latimer discusses Speech-less.
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Baseball Must Expand Instant Replay
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - October 30, 2009
They need to do something before the umpires ruin the World Series.
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Special Interest Cash Floods New York House Race
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - October 29, 2009
The election is a proxy for parties and interest groups.
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2012 Fault Lines in NY-23 House Special Election
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - October 28, 2009
The 2012 race starts to take shape in upstate New York.
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The Republican Civil War in the NY-23 House Special Election
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Robert Schlesinger
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Opinion - October 28, 2009
Republicans lean a little heavier in upstate New York.
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Will CNN go the Fox Route Like MSNBC?
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - October 27, 2009
Will they follow MSNBC down the partisan path?
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Conservatives v. Republicans in New York 23 Race
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - October 27, 2009
Why win when you can lose on principle?
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Biden on Cheney Criticism: 'Who Cares?'
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - October 24, 2009
The current number two gives his predecessor what's coming to him.
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Democrats More Likely to Get H1N1 Vaccine Than Republicans
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - October 16, 2009
Cue questions truth versus truthiness
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Whether to Get the H1N1 Vaccine
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - October 15, 2009
Does anyone else think this is a problem?
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Are Palin and Bachmann Hot Because They're Attractive?
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - October 15, 2009
A conservative blogger says their notoriety is looks-based. Is it so?
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2009 Elections Kick Off the Secret War for Congress
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Robert Schlesinger
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Opinion - October 14, 2009
State-by-state clashes will shape Congress' future.
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Don’t Blame Liberals When Limbaugh Can’t Buy the Rams, Blame the Free Market
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - October 14, 2009
Political entertainment and sports entertainment don’t mix.
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Rush Limbaugh Would Fit Right in With NFL Owners
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - October 13, 2009
NFL: Not For Liberals.
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Barney Frank Disses Gay Equality March
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - October 12, 2009
Barney Frank turned his acid wit on gay marchers. As usual, he's right.
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Obama's Nobel Peace Prize: Why Put the Call Before the Action?
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - October 9, 2009
Of course that doesn't stop the relentless politicos.
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Obama's 2016 Olympics Bid Was Inept Politics
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Robert Schlesinger
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Robert Schlesinger - October 2, 2009
Another lesson in the limits of rhetoric.
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