Thursday, November 26, 2009

politics

Republicans Beat Democrats in Recruiting for 2010 House and Senate Races

Recruitment efforts should pay off, make Democrats sweat it out. more >>

The Political Cost of the Obamas' Date Night

Whether it's New York, Texas, or Martha's Vineyard, all presidents need some time to relax. more >>

From Brookings and AEI, the ABCs of Politics in America

AEI-Brookings confab is a one-day wonder. If this sounds like an advertisement, it is. more >>

Specter, Democrats Push in Pennsylvania, but Republicans Have Hope

Obama, Specter hope to avoid a messy primary. Guess again. more >>

New York Republicans Turn Albany Upside Down

Two NY state Senate Democrats switch parties, returning majority status to the Republicans. more >>

Sarah Palin Joins Rudy Giuliani for Yankees Game

The Alaska governor and former mayor of New York attended a game at Yankee Stadium. more >>

Democrats Shouldn't Put IMF Bailout Over Troops

House Republican Whip Eric Cantor gives 10 reasons why they're making a mistake. more >>

Obama's Flip-Flops for the Public Good

The president has been praised for his flexibility, not condemned for his flip-flops. more >>

In Obama Nominee Sotomayor, a Supreme Opportunity for Republicans

Confirmation hearings not about stopping Sotomayor but reacquainting America with solid GOP principles. more >>

In Obama Nominee Sotomayor, a Supreme Opportunity for Republicans

Confirmation hearings not about stopping Sotomayor but reacquainting America with solid GOP principles. more >>

Cheney for President in 2012? Republicans Have No One Else

Is he angling for a 2012 run, or just trying to set the record straight? more >>

Sotomayor Critics Like Gingrich Have No Legal Leg or Moral High Ground to Stand on

Hypocrisy and vitriol from Gingrich, Limbaugh, and the like only remind us of their flaws. more >>

Two Republican Moderates in Senate Worry About Future of GOP

The dwindling Republican moderates face a lonely future in the Senate. more >>

Is Bush Upset by Cheney's Attacks on Obama?

The former president doesn't like it when former administrations criticize the president. more >>

Are Democrats Behind Closing Republican-Owned Chrysler Dealerships?

If ever there was an issue that demanded transparency, this is it. more >>

GOP Should Tell Bush, Limbaugh, and Gingrich to Zip It

The more the former president and other GOP figures keep talking, the worse off they'll be. more >>

Obama's Battle With the Liberal Wing of the Democratic Party

There are some signs that Obama is starting to generate serious opposition from his own party. more >>

Obama, the Social Liberal, Governs as a Socially Moderate

With the nomination of Sotomayor, Obama shows he might be more socially moderate than Clinton. more >>

Republicans Should Follow British Tory Leader David Cameron's Populist Lead

Merely being "not the guys in power" just won't cut it for the GOP. more >>

Does Dobson Really Want Christians to Disengage From Politics?

The Focus on the Family founder seems to be urging evangelicals back to an era of marginalization. more >>

The Politics Behind the White House Faith Guru's Religious Background

Joshua DuBois's faith background has political appeal to the left and right. more >>

In Politics of School Reform, Transparency Doesn't Equal Accountability

Politics, lack of accountability cut knowledge's power, even if reform is what's best for the kids. more >>

GOP Strategists to Cheney: Enough, Already

Some are concerned Cheney will be seen as the spokesman for the party. more >>

Why Are Women Under-represented in the Republican Party?

Compared to Democrats, Republican women are under-represented in Congress. more >>

MoveOn.org to Specter: Be a Democrat or Be Gone in a Primary

Seniority? No Primary? Not so much. more >>

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