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Ronald Reagan at 100: The Darker Legacy

Filed under: Deep Background, Conservatives, AnalysisThe depiction of Reagan as one of the nation's most glorious leaders is flawed, and his legacy is far more complicated -- and blemished. Next week will be an appropriate time to remember that. P...

Obama’s SOTU Bargain: Cut Government To Do More with Government

Filed under: State of the Union, Deep Background, Jobs, Economy, Barack Obama, 2012 ElectionsObama's grand bargain -- freezing government spending so the government can spend more in priority areas -- cannot be judged until it is known what will be squ...

Far-From-Humble Republicans Prep for the SOTU

Filed under: Republicans, Budget, Social Security, Deep Background, Medicare, Economy, John Boehner Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

What Progressives Want From Obama’s State of the Union Address: Fighting Words

Filed under: Obama Administration, Deep Background, Barack ObamaMore than anything, the left will be looking for signs that Obama is willing to battle the conservative and Republican forces that politically outmaneuvered him this past year. Tone will t...

GOP Health Care Plan: More Repeal Than Replace

Filed under: House, Republicans, Health Care, Deep Background Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Worst Thing Said This Week: Limbaugh Wins in This Category

Filed under: Deep BackgroundThose who purposefully undermine reasonable and necessary discourse do not deserve a pass in the name of civility. Limbaugh needs to be called out for his comment that Democrats are in Jared Loughner's corner. Permalink...

When It Comes to the Rhetoric of Rage, the Right Has the Edge

Filed under: Democrats, Republicans, Deep Background, Conservatives, Tea Party Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Boehner in Wonderland: Kill Health Care Before Reviewing the Evidence

Filed under: Republicans, Health Care, Deep Background, John BoehnerBy using "job-killer" as a mantra in speaking of health care reform, Republicans are once again trying to win an argument by making a provocative assertion they cannot prove. Per...

The House GOP Weaponizes the Constitution

Filed under: Deep Background, 2010 Elections, Congress, Tea Party, Barack ObamaRepublican plans to read the Constitution on the House floor is the showy equivalent of wearing a flag pin -- it's all symbolism but doesn't address real issues. Permal...

Can POTUS Beat Back the Obama Hate Machine in 2011?

Filed under: Obama Administration, 2012 President, Deep Background, Conservatives, White House, Barack Obama, 2012 ElectionsCountering the right-wing attack network that will throw any charge it can concoct at Obama is crucial to the president's overal...

The Top 10 Political Moments of . . . 2011

Filed under: Mitt Romney, Joe Biden, Sarah Palin, Deep Background, Barack Obama, John BoehnerIt's easy to compile a best-of list for the past year. Here's one that tries to stay ahead of the game. Permalink | Email this | Linki...

John McCain & Lindsey Graham: The Mean Girls of the U.S. Senate

Filed under: John McCain, Gay Rights, Deep Background, Arms ControlMcCain and Graham, who fashion themselves serious students of national security, have engaged in playground politics concerning the START treaty. Permalink | Email this&n...

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