The GOP’s new debt ceiling fusionism
Republicans are trying to wring budget cuts out of Trump-era culture wars, but can it be done?
Republicans
Wednesday
Tuesday
Why Donald Trump is ‘glad’ that Nikki Haley is running
It may not be the presidency she’s really after
Friday
Joe Biden takes a Florida vacay
And falls into his own rhetorical trap yet again
Wednesday
Biden and Congress toss the debt ceiling hot potato
This is no quick and easy vote in the House
Wednesday
Tocqueville’s warning about the Democrats
The emotional glue of the Democratic coalition is resentment of the Republican coalition
Tuesday
Here’s how extreme Democrats have gone on abortion
A law protecting newborn lives that passed easily in 2002 is now a red line
Thursday
Why the fight against Kevin McCarthy was necessary
The House of Representatives is a more small-d democratic place thanks to the theatrics
Friday
Can booze break the gridlock in Congress?
After a zillion failed speaker votes, there may be only one hope left
Blame weak political parties for Kevin McCarthy’s mess
It’s a tough pill to swallow but the GOP needs more centralization
Thursday
What is the point of the Republican Party anymore?
After eleven speaker votes and as many years of political struggles, it feels like a wake-up moment
The Freedom Caucus wins the vote for House speaker
Even if Kevin McCarthy prevails, their shrewd demands will have cost him everything
The last time the House couldn’t elect a leader
It was exactly a century ago and there were — count them — 20 dissenters
Wednesday
Kevin McCarthy’s war of attrition
If he can convince Republicans he won’t drop out, he is likely to win
Monday
Kevin McCarthy is damaging the House speakership
He’s been so weakened by Republican infighting that it’s hurting the job he seeks
Tuesday
Will Republicans learn from the midterms?
Trump promised they’d get tired of winning, but at this point they’re tired of losing
Monday
One failed Republican autopsy was enough
The GOP got Mitt Romney’s loss wrong; why should they get 2022 right?
Friday
Why are we ignoring the GOP’s popular vote win?
The midterms were a hollow victory for Democrats
Monday
Meet the Navajo who wants Native Americans to vote Republican
‘When they find Christ, that’s all they need, my sister’
The Republican march on Rome
Will the Republicans fritter their wins away as Hannibal did after Cannae?
Friday
In defense of Mitch McConnell
Since becoming Senate minority leader, he has played his hand with cunning and skill
