Which network asks the best presidential debate questions?
Fox and MSNBC play "gotcha," while CNN talks policy
Thursday, Sep 22, 2011 10:01 PM UTC 11Politics 2012 Elections, CNN, Fox News
Jonathan Bernstein
Politics 2012 Elections, CNN, Fox News
The power that a president does — and doesn’t — have
A president has less power than Obama's liberal critics think -- but they also have more power than they realize
Saturday, Aug 20, 2011 6:01 PM UTC 131Politics Barack Obama, War Room
Would President Hillary be a stronger leader than President Obama?
Some liberals with buyer's remorse are questioning their 2008 choice. Here's why they shouldn't
Wednesday, Aug 3, 2011 2:01 PM UTC 150Politics Barack Obama, War Room
How to turn the GOP into a party of liberals
A foolproof strategy that will fundamentally transform the debt ceiling debate -- and the entire Obama presidency
Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 2:15 PM UTC 14Politics War Room
Paul Ryan and the art of whiny resentment
Hey, Republicans: Feel free to attack President Obama -- but please spare us the imaginary grievances
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 2:47 PM UTC 29Politics Paul Ryan, R-Wis., War Room
Another day, another awful Matt Bai story
I admit that I don't know everything about voter turnout. Why can't a certain New York Times writer?
Thursday, Nov 11, 2010 9:37 PM UTCPolitics 2010 Elections, War Room
The party of phony symbolic action
If Republicans can continue to push their empty threats in the House, they'll be just fine these next two years
Friday, Nov 5, 2010 8:01 PM UTCPolitics Republican Party, War Room
The Party of No, supersized
Will Republicans attempt to enact their agenda, or become the most hyped-up, amplified Party of No possible?
Thursday, Nov 4, 2010 9:20 PM UTC 11Politics Republican Party, War Room
What issue is worth losing an election over?
A good politician knows something policy experts don't: Representation matters
Monday, Nov 1, 2010 10:48 PM UTCPolitics 2010 Elections, War Room
How to understand Fox News
It is not a conservative channel. It is a Republican channel
Wednesday, Oct 27, 2010 9:30 PM UTC 10Politics Fox News, Media Criticism
In the House, a different Tea Party effect
We know the Tea Party is a drag on the GOP's Senate chance. But what about the House?
Friday, Oct 22, 2010 9:55 PM UTCPolitics 2010 Elections, Sharron Angle
About that Republican wave …
I'm not going to bet on any candidates this November. So here's some comfort for both sides
Thursday, Oct 21, 2010 6:50 PM UTC 13Politics 2010 Elections, War Room
About that phantom Obama tax cut
Of course people think their taxes have gone up under Obama: It's all they've been hearing
Tuesday, Oct 19, 2010 7:03 PM UTC 10Politics War Room, Barack Obama
Calm down, press releases tell us nothing about Palin’s ’12 plans
Let's be clear: She may not run for president in 2012, but she's already running for 2012
Thursday, Sep 16, 2010 11:50 PM UTC 22Politics Sarah Palin, War Room
The secret, decoded text of Obama’s speech to children
What the president was really saying in his address to America's schoolchildren today
Tuesday, Sep 14, 2010 8:11 PM UTC 22Politics Barack Obama, War Room
Healthcare’s midterm impact: Maybe nothing
Democrats are in line for a beating in November, but healthcare might not have much to do with it
Tuesday, Aug 31, 2010 9:20 PM UTC 19All Salon 2010 Elections
Actually, Obama couldn’t have done much better than Kagan
The soon-to-be Supreme Court justice was probably the most liberal pick that could have gotten through the Senate
Friday, Aug 6, 2010 7:45 PM UTC 75Politics Elena Kagan, War Room
The media’s real bias: Caring about itself too much
Who cares which news outlet is sitting where in the White House briefing room?
Monday, Aug 2, 2010 2:30 PM UTC 11News Media Criticism
A Senate haunted by 2004
How the Democratic agenda hinges on the 34 Senators elected in '04
Friday, Jul 23, 2010 10:24 PM UTC 15News Democratic Party
Presidential power, national security, and “Top Secret America”
The Washington Post's "Top Secret America" series is just fine, but we need to spread the blame
Thursday, Jul 22, 2010 10:45 PM UTC 22All Salon National security, Barack Obama
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Jonathan Bernstein is a political scientist who writes about American politics, especially the presidency, Congress, parties and elections.
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