Another Bridge to Nowhere
A serious primary challenge can make an incumbent pay closer attention to the folks back home. It can also smoke …
To Restore Self-Governance
Start by taking the Primary Pledge
Good Night, Charlie?
Charlie Rangel, now seeking his 22nd term in Congress, must marvel sometimes about the sheer ingratitude of people. Facing serious …
Consider the Source
Steve and Cokie Roberts, Georgetown’s answer to Fred and Ginger, have issued a warning in what they no doubt believe …
Stiffed
John Edwards owes more than $300,000 from his presidential run eight years ago, which will surely be dwarfed—one can only …
Amoebas and Millennials
The millions of young Americans who voted for Barack Obama in 2008 are now four years older, which is not …
Political Nonsense
If Chris Matthews or Sean Hannity were hosting a cable TV show back in 1924—bear with me now—either one of …
‘Bypassing’ Congress
A blogger could post a story a day on the latest decline in congressional approval ratings and never run out …
We’re Stupid? Really?
A survey by the Pew Research Center purports to show that Americans aren’t quite as dumb as the researchers thought. …