Robert Schlesinger

Town Hall Crowds Get the Starbucks Treatment

By Robert Schlesinger and Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - October 2, 2009

Starbucks has brought the summer's angry town hall meetings into a new ad for its instant coffee. more >>

A Strong Defense of the Public Option, and Active Government

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 1, 2009

The Washington Post columnist hits back against government critics. more >>

Grayson Gives Democrats Their Own Death Panels--Oh Thank God

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - September 30, 2009

Do we really want to go there? more >>

Campaign Finance Laws Under Siege

By Robert Schlesinger - Opinion - September 30, 2009

Opponents are trying to roll back laws governing campaign funding, one court case at a time. more >>

RIP William Safire

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - September 27, 2009

The great speechwriter and columnist died of cancer Sunday. more >>

Frist Endorses Individual Mandate in Healthcare Reform

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - September 25, 2009

Former senate Republican leader endorses requirement that people buy health insurance more >>

Obama's Sunday Talk Show Healthcare Blunder

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - September 16, 2009

Obama's taking his case to the tube on Sunday. Bad idea. more >>

Speeches Are Not Enough for Obama to Succeed

By Robert Schlesinger - Opinion - September 16, 2009

He’s got a great fastball, but he needs other pitches. more >>

Coast Guard Fires on Suspicious Boat on the Potomac? Not So Much

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - September 11, 2009

Genius at work more >>

"Read the Bill" Isn't Realistic

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - September 8, 2009

It's not as practical or easy as it sounds. more >>

Barack Obama's Speech to Students Revs Up the Wingnuts

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - September 4, 2009

The president wants to talk to school kids. The only possible explanation? Evil plot. more >>

The Media Loves Sarah Palin, Thanks to Levi Johnston and Vanity Fair

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - September 3, 2009

Media sympathy for Sarah Palin? Is the apocalypse at hand? more >>

Curt Schilling Pondering a Pitch for Ted Kennedy's Senate Seat

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - September 3, 2009

Could the former Sox star make a road trip to Washington? more >>

Cheney and Torture--the Democrats' Gift that Keeps Giving

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - September 2, 2009

Wrong, wrong, and wrong again! more >>

Glenn Beck Can't Spell

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - August 28, 2009

One letter's missing. No Glenn, not that one! more >>

What is Kennedy's Legacy?

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - August 26, 2009

A life of accomplishment and tragedy. more >>

Will Healthcare Reform Be Kennedy's Final Legacy?

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - August 26, 2009

Could senator's passing spur a deal? more >>

Was Freed Lockerbie Bomber a Patsy?

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - August 20, 2009

Some argue that an innocent man was convicted. more >>

Virginia Birth Certificates, Like Obama's, Fail the Birther Test

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - August 18, 2009

But what of my son's political career? more >>

The Diplomatic Myths and Illusions of the Middle East

By Robert Schlesinger - Opinion - August 14, 2009

David Makovsky speaks with U.S. News about his and Dennis Ross's new book. more >>

Karl Rove, Bush Officials Deeper in U.S. Attorney Firings Than They Admitted

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - August 12, 2009

Why lie if you’re not doing anything wrong? more >>

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Reflects Hollywood’s True Political Leaning

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - August 10, 2009

All-American? Multinational? Sure ... whatever sells. more >>

RIP John Hughes ... Conservative? Politicizing Ferris Bueller

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - August 7, 2009

Was he a Hollywood conservative? Do we really care? more >>

The Decline of Lou Dobbs and Cable News