Politics

Healthcare Reform

Coburn, Vitter anti-public option plan backfires

When GOP senators wrote an amendment designed to embarrass Democrats, they got a little surprise
Emily Holleman
Harry Reid

GOP attacks Reid for slavery-healthcare comparison

Republicans attack the majority leader over his comments on healthcare, social progress
Alex Koppelman
Barack Obama

Obama's fake ID scandal

Someone call the Birthers -- the president admits he may have used a fake for a very important purpose Video
Alex Koppelman
Ben Nelson, D-Neb.

The return of war bonds?

Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., has an idea for how to pay for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq
Alex Koppelman
Sarah Palin

How rogue will Sarah Palin go?

The book-touring ex-governor seems to entertain the idea of a third-party run
Gabriel Winant
Tea parties

The GOP's Tea Party problem

A new poll shows that the Tea Partiers could be a formidable third option come 2010
Alex Koppelman
Barack Obama

Conyers: Obama said I was "demeaning" him

The president reportedly called one of his liberal critics to talk about the criticism
Alex Koppelman
Ted Kennedy

Voters picking a successor for Kennedy

A primary's held in the race to replace Ted Kennedy in the Senate
Alex Koppelman
Joe Lieberman, I-Conn.

Anti-Lieberman ad: "It's all about Joe"

A new spot has a little fun with the senator from Connecticut Video
Alex Koppelman
Sarah Palin

Palin: Palling around with birthers

Of Obama birth, the ex-governor says, "the public is still, rightfully, making it an issue" (Updated) Video
Alex Koppelman

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Monday, Dec 7, 2009 10:42 PST

Santorum "taking a look" at 2012

Another conservative, the former senator from Pennsylvania, eyes the next presidential race
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Monday, Dec 7, 2009 08:51 PST

The right's myth about Obama's cabinet

Conservatives claim a lack of private sector experience in the administration, based on faulty numbers
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Monday, Dec 7, 2009 06:35 PST

GOP wants to force Obama to use public option

Republicans introduce an amendment that would compel the president and the cabinet to enroll in the government plan
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Friday, Dec 4, 2009 13:05 PST

Sestak picks up big endorsement in race against Specter

Rep. Barney Frank opens the door for Congressional Democrats to buck their leadership
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Friday, Dec 4, 2009 10:45 PST

It's Hillary Clinton Mad Libs!

What did the secretary of State say at a recent event? It's anybody's guess
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Friday, Dec 4, 2009 09:13 PST

Thanks to Perry, Texas gubernatorial race could get pretty weird

Can the incumbent governor tea party his way to reelection, or is he leading his party to disaster?
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Friday, Dec 4, 2009 08:30 PST

Muslim Obama hates "Charlie Brown"?

A Tennessee mayor thinks he knows exactly why the president spoke about Afghanistan when he did
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Thursday, Dec 3, 2009 16:36 PST

SPLC: Cynthia McKinney cozying up to Holocaust deniers

The former congresswoman has always had problems with anti-Semites around her, but she's gone further lately
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Dec 3, 2009 16:25 PST

Small majority approves of Obama's Afghanistan plan

Just 51 percent say they agree with the president's decision; there's some good news for him, though
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Dec 3, 2009 13:31 PST

The Democrats' problem with black voters

African Americans' enthusiasm about voting takes a sharp drop, and that could be big come 2010
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Dec 3, 2009 10:35 PST

Nelson will filibuster bill without Stupak abortion language

It's only getting harder for Democrats to win over a key swing vote in the Senate
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Dec 3, 2009 09:30 PST

Hey, Minnesotans, miss Norm Coleman? Good news!

The former senator may be eyeing a return to politics
Gabriel Winant
Thursday, Dec 3, 2009 08:07 PST

Dobbs loses his base

The former CNN host has been saying too many positive things about immigration for some of his fans' taste
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Dec 3, 2009 06:40 PST

Congratulations, President Romney!

A good sign for the Republican hopeful: Dick Morris is writing him off
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Dec 2, 2009 18:20 PST

White House changing policy in wake of crashers

Security being tightened after flap over uninvited guests at state dinner
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Dec 2, 2009 17:25 PST

Rumsfeld responds to Obama speech

Former defense secretary challenges one of the president's assertions about the Bush administration and Afghanistan
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Dec 2, 2009 13:40 PST

Hayden: "Time to strip the Obama sticker off my car"

Old-school liberal says the president's decision on Afghanistan is the last straw
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Dec 2, 2009 12:03 PST

New York Senate defeats same-sex marriage bill

Supporters of marriage rights for gays suffered a major defeat Wednesday afternoon
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Dec 2, 2009 10:30 PST

GOP keeps fighting its war on ACORN

Republicans hold a hearing to recycle warmed-over talking points about the community group's massive power for evil
Gabriel Winant
Wednesday, Dec 2, 2009 07:50 PST

CNBC not interested in Dobbs

The network announces that it won't be employing the former CNN anchor
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Dec 2, 2009 06:25 PST

Dems rush to abandon Obama

The president's new approach to the war in Afghanistan draws heavy fire from his own party
Alex Koppelman
Tuesday, Dec 1, 2009 18:20 PST

Obama announces, defends Afghanistan surge

The president spent much of his speech about additional troops he's sending to the war on the defensive Video
Alex Koppelman
Tuesday, Dec 1, 2009 16:45 PST

Nelson planning Stupak-like amendment for Senate bill

The Nebraska Democrat, a pivotal swing vote on healthcare reform, wants tighter restrictions on abortion coverage
Alex Koppelman
Tuesday, Dec 1, 2009 15:32 PST

Don't blame the White House for party crashers

Why are pundits trying to say White House staffers, not the Secret Service, are responsible for last week's lapse?
Mike Madden
Tuesday, Dec 1, 2009 12:52 PST

White House talking "surge" in Afghanistan

The administration adopts its predecessor's favorite term, and says the president won't set a firm withdrawal date
Alex Koppelman

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