Can Dems hold Kerry’s seat?
A heated Democratic primary might be the party's best shot at defeating the presumptive favorite, Scott Brown
Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013 12:44 PM UTC 17Politics Opening Shot, John Kerry
Politics Opening Shot, John Kerry
Is the GOP suicide club still active?
Some surprise Senate retirement announcements will test whether the party has learned anything from 2010 and 2012
Monday, Jan 28, 2013 12:39 PM UTC 21Politics Opening Shot, Steve King
What’s the point of the Senate?
After more than a year of fighting for real reform, it will still take 60 votes to pass just about anything
Friday, Jan 25, 2013 1:13 PM UTC 39Politics Opening Shot, Harry Reid
Is Hillary sick of this yet?
She handled it masterfully, but Wednesday's GOP pile-on was a reminder of what's in store if she runs in 2016
Thursday, Jan 24, 2013 12:29 PM UTC 59Politics Opening Shot, Editor's Picks
The GOP’s biggest cave yet
Instead of voting to raise the debt ceiling, now they'll just pretend it doesn't exist
Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013 1:01 PM UTC 25Politics Opening Shot, Editor's Picks
The first black vice president
To maintain President Obama's victory formula in 2016, Dems may have to shatter another racial barrier
Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013 12:41 PM UTC 26Politics Opening Shot, Barack Obama
Obama’s best days are probably ahead
His second term could produce the broad, sustained popularity that eluded him in his first
Monday, Jan 21, 2013 5:16 PM UTC 35Politics Barack Obama, Joe Biden
The endangered GOP House majority?
2014 will be a tough lift for Dems, but they may be closer than you think to winning back complete control of D.C.
Friday, Jan 18, 2013 12:44 PM UTC 47Politics Opening Shot, John Boehner
The return of the gun control party
Barack Obama's ambitious gun control agenda puts an end to two decades of Democratic cowardice
Thursday, Jan 17, 2013 12:36 PM UTC 28Politics Opening Shot, Barack Obama
Obama vs. the NRA
The president plans to unveil a comprehensive set of gun control proposals, but will he have Congress' support?
Wednesday, Jan 16, 2013 3:56 PM UTC 12Politics Opening Shot, Barack Obama, NRA
The NRA’s Democratic helpers
It's not just Republicans who stand in the way of President Obama's gun control push
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013 3:10 PM UTC 16Politics Opening Shot, Harry Reid
John Boehner’s secret
He knows a debt default will ravage the economy, but can he stave one off without losing his job?
Monday, Jan 14, 2013 12:33 PM UTC 11Politics Opening Shot, John Boehner
Joe Biden, forgotten man
Why do we have to keep reminding ourselves that the vice president is a legitimate prospect for 2016?
Friday, Jan 11, 2013 12:45 PM UTC 31Politics Opening Shot, Joe Biden, 2016
Will Obama #MintTheCoin?
It would be totally out of character for Obama, but it may be his only way around a debt ceiling default
Thursday, Jan 10, 2013 12:33 PM UTC 11Politics Opening Shot, Barack Obama
Why is Barney Frank breaking the rules?
If you want a major appointment like interim senator, you're never supposed to admit it
Wednesday, Jan 9, 2013 1:42 PM UTC 23Politics Opening Shot, Barney Frank
Richard Ben Cramer: The last trusted reporter
Gary Hart and Richard Gephardt remember Richard Ben Cramer, whose book on the '88 election remains unbeatable
Wednesday, Jan 9, 2013 1:00 AM UTCPolitics richard ben cramer, R.I.P
Hagel: Obama picks a fight he’ll win
He provokes the right -- and maybe even some Democrats -- with his Pentagon choice. But he should have the numbers
Monday, Jan 7, 2013 12:45 PM UTC 13Politics Opening Shot, Barack Obama
The new conservative purity test
The GOP may have rolled over on the "fiscal cliff," but its fight for entitlement cuts is just beginning
Friday, Jan 4, 2013 1:24 PM UTC 26Politics Opening Shot, Mitch McConnell
The real test for Obama
How he navigates the coming debt ceiling crisis will tell us whether he cut a sensible deal on the "fiscal cliff"
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 1:06 PM UTC 46Politics Opening Shot, Barack Obama
Neither side wants a deal
Obama thinks he'll make fewer concessions after Jan. 1 with a new Senate. And GOP leaders want to look tough
Friday, Dec 28, 2012 1:24 PM UTC 11Politics Opening Shot, Fiscal cliff
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Steve Kornacki writes about politics for Salon. He’s previously written about politics for the New York Observer and Roll Call, and his work has also appeared in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal and on the Daily Beast.
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