Politics

Healthcare Reform

Why reconciliation might not save a public option

Liberals want Harry Reid to pass reform under a procedure that doesn't allow filibusters, but it's not so easy
John McCain, R-Ariz.

McCain comes to Palin's defense

The senator says his former running mate has been the subject of "vicious" attacks
Alex Koppelman
Lou Dobbs

Dobbs considering Senate run before presidential?

The former CNN host is reportedly thinking about a precursor campaign before he goes for the big prize
Alex Koppelman
Healthcare Reform

Maybe health reform bill isn't too long after all

Republicans have made a big deal out of the length of Democrats' legislation, but there's some perspective missing
Alex Koppelman
Global warming

Obama heading off to Europe again

The president will attend a summit on global warming in Copenhagen
Alex Koppelman
2009 Elections

Hoffman concedes NY-23 race -- again

The conservative favorite had retracted his concession, but won't challenge the final results
Alex Koppelman
Keith Olbermann

Olbermann gets hypocritical on Beck, Grayson

MSNBC host goes after a rival for a sexist comment, but fetes a friendly congressman
Alex Koppelman
Tea parties

Finally: Palin, Bachmann at Tea Party, together

The two heroes of the movement are advertised as speaking at the "First National Tea Party Convention."
Alex Koppelman
Joe Lieberman, I-Conn.

Lieberman really, really dislikes public option

The Connecticut senator rules out any form of the idea, including a compromise proposed by a Republican
Alex Koppelman
Arlington National Cemetery Investigation

The Army opens a broad new probe into Arlington

The move comes in the wake of a Salon investigation, but results so far are mixed
Mark Benjamin

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Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009 09:45 PST

Paying for the war in Afghanistan

A group of powerful House Democrats pushes for Congress to reckon with the costs of the U.S. presence
Gabriel Winant
Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009 09:10 PST

Beck prepares the two major parties for burial

The Fox News host takes his shtick to a whole new level
Alex Koppelman
Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009 07:39 PST

Report: Obama announcing Afghanistan plans next week

The president is reportedly ready to unveil his decision about what to do next in the ongoing war
Alex Koppelman
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 17:32 PST

Fox News execs cracking down on mistakes

The network's been caught in some embarrassing errors recently; its brass is trying to put a stop to that
Alex Koppelman
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 14:37 PST

Prepare yourself, America, for President Dobbs

The former CNN host says he's considering a run for the White House in 2012
Alex Koppelman
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 12:24 PST

RNC considers instituting a purity test

Conservatives within the party leadership want to blacklist any candidate who strays too far from their line
Alex Koppelman
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 10:29 PST

The best campaign ad ever?

A candidate for mayor in New Orleans comes up with a creative way to sell himself Video
Alex Koppelman
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 09:15 PST

Glenn Beck has some really big plans

The Fox News host has -- honestly -- a 100-year plan to roll back the secret, massive socialist conspiracy
Gabriel Winant
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 07:40 PST

Time to go courting Republicans for healthcare bill?

With some Senate Democrats unenthusiastic about reform legislation, votes may have to come from elsewhere
Alex Koppelman
Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 17:09 PST

Senate Democrats' healthcare bill clears first hurdle

Majority Leader Harry Reid managed to round up 60 votes to open debate on the legislation
Alex Koppelman
Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 16:01 PST

Reid has 60 votes -- for now, at least

The Senate Democrats' healthcare reform bill will pass its first test, but there are roadblocks ahead
Alex Koppelman
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 17:01 PST

The Senate vs. the House on healthcare reform

A guide to the key differences between the two bills
Emily Holleman
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 14:39 PST

Real life is stranger than parody

A movie about the Tea Parties and a PSA featuring the president and NFL stars have more in common than you'd think Video
Alex Koppelman
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 13:41 PST

Hoffman decision on election challenge this weekend

Victory's out of reach for now, but the conservative candidate may try to overturn the results
Alex Koppelman
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 12:01 PST

Nelson off the fence on healthcare vote, Lincoln not

Key Democratic senators are being closely watched as the first test of the Senate reform bill approaches
Alex Koppelman
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 10:30 PST

Obama falls below 50 percent in Gallup poll

A symbolic milestone is reached as the president's approval rating drops further
Alex Koppelman
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 08:50 PST

Intra-party feuds fuel Senate primary campaigns

Incumbent senators are hearing footsteps behind them, and in some cases it's their own party that wants them gone
Gabriel Winant
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 07:37 PST

"A whale is in trouble -- I have to go!"

A certain former vice president's reputation for being wooden and humorless turns out to be undeserved Video
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 15:45 PST

Victory slips from Hoffman's grasp again -- blame ACORN!

It's still possible the conservative could challenge the results of a special election, but for now, he's lost
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 13:35 PST

Lieberman to liberals: Bite me

The senator laughs off suggestions of retribution if he votes down healthcare reform legislation
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 12:29 PST

Senate to hold healthcare vote Saturday

Majority Leader Harry Reid needs to round up 60 votes in order to begin debate on his reform bill
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 10:54 PST

Report: Giuliani not running for governor; Senate instead?

The former New York City mayor is reportedly considering a run against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 09:34 PST

Majority of Republicans think ACORN stole election for Obama

A new poll shows a sizable minority of the country believes the president's election wasn't legitimate
Alex Koppelman
Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 07:37 PST

Hoffman retracts concession, says ACORN stole election

The conservative candidate worries about "scheming behind closed doors"
Alex Koppelman
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 18:19 PST

Does Sarah Palin make GOP governors nervous?

The two newest Republican governors offer weak explanations for why they didn't campaign with the former Alaska one
Mike Madden

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