Politics

Healthcare Reform

Democrats mull self-execution

The healthcare endgame is bogged down in specious process arguments. What else is new?
Mike Madden
Healthcare Reform

Beware of Republicans bearing political advice

As Congress prepares to pass healthcare reform, the GOP predicts electoral doom. Why are Democrats listening?
Mike Madden
Healthcare Reform

Will Obama change Kucinich's vote on healthcare?

President lobbies recalcitrant congressman on reform legislation
Alex Koppelman
Healthcare Reform

On healthcare, the enemy of my enemy is my friend

Progressive blog Firedoglake attacks a progressive, for maybe challenging a moderate opposed to the healthcare bill
Mike Madden
Media Criticism

What was CNN thinking with latest hire?

Cable net adds RedState's Erick Erickson as a political contributor
Alex Koppelman
J.D. Hayworth

McCain foe: The gay marriage, bestiality link

J.D. Hayworth, running against John McCain, worries about horse marriage Video
Alex Koppelman
Tea parties

Tea party rally falls flat

A last-minute march to stop socialist medicine draws a tiny crowd
Mike Madden
J.D. Hayworth

Reality is liberally biased against J.D. Hayworth

Former congressman tries to defend his comments about man-horse marriage, non-existent quote Video
Alex Koppelman
Healthcare Reform

Liberal groups pressing Pelosi on public option

New ad tells House speaker the plan for government-run insurer is in her hands Video
Alex Koppelman
Healthcare Reform

How to bully centrists and influence Congress

Organized labor finds the sweet spot where it can hit centrist Democrats -- and make it hurt
Gabriel Winant

More in Politics

Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 16:15 EDT

Texas messes with history

Board votes in new right-wing textbook standards, and because the state is so large, publishers must listen
Gabriel Winant
Friday, Mar 12, 2010 12:45 EST

Five reasons not to get excited about the public option

Despite the latest twist from Sen. Dick Durbin, chances are a public option still won't be in the healthcare bill
Mike Madden
Friday, Mar 12, 2010 11:13 EST

Pat Caddell predicting ruin for Democrats -- again

His claim: Passing healthcare will be "calamitous" for Democrats. The reality: This is what he always says!
Steve Kornacki
Friday, Mar 12, 2010 08:15 EST

Why Obama snubbed single-payer

The right calls Obamacare "socialized medicine" anyway. So why didn't Obama push for the real thing?
Mike Madden
Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 18:42 EST

Glenn Beck misses Joe McCarthy

The Fox News host reaches a new low in his rewriting of U.S. history Video
Mike Madden
Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 16:25 EST

Gawker's Scott Brown scoop falls flat

Defamation suit against Massachusetts senator didn't make news for a reason
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 14:10 EST

House votes to probe leaders over Massa

Ethics committee will try to determine what top Dems knew, and when they knew it
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 11:40 EST

Fair and balanced

The people who run Fox News' Web site aren't even trying anymore
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 10:12 EST

Blagojevich presents top 10 list

The disgraced former Illinois governor appears on the Letterman show Video
Emily Holleman
Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 09:45 EST

Can House get healthcare done by deadline -- or at all?

The date President Obama wants bill passed by is approaching, but it's still not clear that Dems have the votes
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 16:45 EST

More harassment allegations against Eric Massa revealed

Pattern of behavior that led to congressman's resignation reportedly goes way back
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 13:45 EST

Glenn Beck says he almost tossed Eric Massa

Fox News host thought several times about ending embarrassing hour-long interview, he says Video
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 12:15 EST

The liberal case against Dennis Kucinich

Progressive hero wants to kill healthcare reform. Is it finally time to give up on him? Video
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 09:01 EST

Stewart spars with Bush speechwriter

Marc Thiessen appearance on "The Daily Show" turns tense Video
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 07:01 EST

Help save the Census from right-wing attacks

Conservatives denigrate one of the country's only truly universal institutions, just before the 2010 forms go out
Mike Madden
Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010 16:01 EST

Glenn Beck, Eric Massa waste America's time

Unprepared Fox host fails to get ex-congressman to provide evidence for the wild charges he's been throwing around
Alex Koppelman
Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010 15:10 EST

Report: Eric Massa under investigation for groping staff

Allegations against former congressman reportedly at least a year old
Alex Koppelman
Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010 12:56 EST

DNC hits insurance companies for meeting at Ritz

Democrats get new fodder for populist strategy on healthcare reform
Alex Koppelman
Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010 12:05 EST

Rick Santorum, "pro-life fraud"?

Former senator gets hit with robocalls ahead of Iowa trip Video
Alex Koppelman
Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010 10:10 EST

Back waxing becomes issue in one Senate race

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, trailing in primary, tries novel line of attack
Alex Koppelman
Monday, Mar 8, 2010 17:38 EST

Mitt Romney's healthcare problem

The former Massachusetts governor gets pushed by Fox News, of all places, on his health reform plan Video
Mike Madden
Monday, Mar 8, 2010 14:55 EST

Eric Massa, right-wing hero?

Outgoing congressman's conspiracy theory about his ethics problems gets him attention from Glenn Beck
Alex Koppelman
Monday, Mar 8, 2010 13:27 EST

Anti-gay rights California Sen. Roy Ashburn comes out as gay

Disclosure follows news that senator was arrested for drunk driving after leaving gay bar
Alex Koppelman
Monday, Mar 8, 2010 13:09 EST

Does the GOP still care about reconciliation?

Sen. John Cornyn barely brings up the process argument when talking about healthcare Monday
Mike Madden
Monday, Mar 8, 2010 12:45 EST

Obama takes another stab at picking TSA head

With his first choice having withdrawn in January, the president tries again
Alex Koppelman

War Room

Other News

Democrats' Dilemma: Health Care Vote and the 'Enthusiasm Gap' Specter vs. Toomey in Pennsylvania: Polls Conflict on Who Is Ahead Melinda Henneberger on Hardball: Does Free Speech Apply to Anti-Gay Protests at Military Funerals? Nancy Pelosi Confirms House May Skip Up or Down Vote on Senate Health Bill Gen. Petraeus Teaches a Lesson -- 'With Respect' -- to Sen. Scott Brown Read more stories »
Can the Masters Tournament Help Resurrect Tiger, the Brand? Stocks in the News: Discover, Intel, Citigroup, Harley Davidson Tiger Woods and the Shortening of the American Scandal Enhanced E-Books: A Boon for Readers, a Headache for Agents Will KKR Take Harley-Davidson for a Ride? Read more stories »
MIchael Lohan Rushed To the Hospital Couples Who Broke Our Hearts When Splitting Video: 'Bad Girls' Are Looking for Love 911 Call for Corey Haim Released Patti Stanger Wants Marchesa Wedding Dress Read more stories »