The president thinks they'll thrill to compromise, but his approval rating among the unaffiliated dropped significantly during the crisis
Joan Walsh Wednesday, Aug 3, 2011 12:03 AM UTC
Politics 2012 Elections, Budget Showdown
Congress has officially raised the debt limit. Now, can we please pay attention to the sinking economy?
Andrew Leonard Tuesday, Aug 2, 2011 5:13 PM UTC
Politics Budget Showdown
It's a disaster: Time to call in the Constitution
James K. Galbraith Tuesday, Aug 2, 2011 3:03 PM UTC
Politics Budget Showdown, War Room
The Arizona shooting victim insisted on voting on the debt deal, having been dismayed by recent fierce partisanship
Natasha Lennard Tuesday, Aug 2, 2011 12:03 PM UTC
Politics Morning Clip, War Room
The Tea Party cheers and liberals moan as the House votes to lift the debt limit
Andrew Leonard Monday, Aug 1, 2011 11:20 PM UTC
Politics Budget Showdown, Debt ceiling
The debt ceiling deal may not pummel the economy immediately. But that still doesn't mean it's the right answer
Andrew Leonard Monday, Aug 1, 2011 6:11 PM UTC
Politics Budget Showdown
Even when the President repeatedly says he wants severe budget cuts, many refuse to believe him
Glenn Greenwald Monday, Aug 1, 2011 2:02 PM UTC
Politics Budget Showdown
The economist repeats his grim forecast for a budget deal based on spending cuts
Natasha Lennard Monday, Aug 1, 2011 12:02 PM UTC
Politics Morning Clip, War Room, ABC
A bad weekend for the White House: The Tea Party wins, Democrats lose, and the carnage will be even worse next year
Andrew Leonard Monday, Aug 1, 2011 3:37 AM UTC
Politics Budget Showdown
Over the last century, militarism has warped our foreign policy -- and our soul. Can the budget crisis save them?
Stephen Glain Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 4:01 PM UTC
News History, Budget Showdown
John Boehner's hardline debt ceiling plan makes it through. But it has no chance in the Senate. So now what?"
Andrew Leonard Friday, Jul 29, 2011 10:52 PM UTC
Politics Budget Showdown, Debt ceiling
A bill that can't pass the Senate swerves further to the right. Is there a strategy here, or just self-immolation?
Andrew Leonard Friday, Jul 29, 2011 7:40 PM UTC
Politics Budget Showdown
New GDP numbers should be a warning bell for Obama and Congress. But they're not listening
Andrew Leonard Friday, Jul 29, 2011 3:50 PM UTC
Politics U.S. Economy
The debt ceiling follies continue, as House conservatives fail to rally behind their Speaker
Andrew Leonard Thursday, Jul 28, 2011 11:05 PM UTC
Politics Budget Showdown, Debt ceiling
When you can see a crisis coming, you can find a way to profit: Buy low, sell high
Andrew Leonard Thursday, Jul 28, 2011 4:35 PM UTC
Politics Budget Showdown
As the Tea Party pushes Boehner further to the right, the Dow drops 198 points
Andrew Leonard Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 7:28 PM UTC
Politics Budget Showdown
Conservatives rebel against the Boehner plan, while citing figures from a government agency they usually ignore
Andrew Leonard Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 5:28 PM UTC
Politics Budget Showdown
The two main debt ceiling plans now on the table each call for significant spending cuts. But to what services?
Andrew Leonard Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 2:01 PM UTC
Politics Harry Reid, Budget Showdown
President Obama could theoretically use the 14th Amendment to end the crisis. But he won't -- and here's why
Andrew Leonard Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 6:20 PM UTC
Politics Budget Showdown
Conservatives complain that the Speaker's debt ceiling plan is too namby-pamby
Andrew Leonard Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 3:59 PM UTC
Politics Budget Showdown