The funny things politicians say
A word cloud of one of Mitt Romney's speeches
There's something about political office—running for it and occupying it—that forces you to continuously wrap yourself tightly in the hideous snuggie that is a politician's lexicon and to grin like a ...
The Empathy Deficit
Illustrator Chris Piascik paints a picture of a massive disconnect in our political system
Most people in Congress are very, very wealthy. It's the natural by-product of a campaign system engineered by and for the benefit of the richest Americans. Ca...
Latest From Gingrich: Presidential Announcement Likely in May
Filed under: House, Republicans, Fundraising, 2012 President, Conservatives, Campaigns, Newt GingrichThe choreographed run-up to announcing an official candidacy promises would-be candidates like Gingrich free media attention every step of the way.&nbs...
Newt Gingrich Inching Toward Presidential Dance?
Filed under: House, Republicans, 2012 President, Governors, Congress, Conservatives, Campaigns, Newt GingrichGingrich is reportedly about to form an "exploratory committee." That's the first step in a choreographed process often leading to a formal dec...
Newt Gingrich Inching Toward Presidential Dance?
Filed under: House, Republicans, 2012 President, Governors, Congress, Conservatives, Campaigns, Newt GingrichGingrich is reportedly about to form an "exploratory committee." That's the first step in a choreographed process often leading to a formal dec...
Veteran Sen. Dick Lugar Gets Challenge From the Right in Indiana
Filed under: Senate, Republicans, Primaries, Governors, Conservatives, Campaigns, Moderates, Mayors, Tea Party, 2012 ElectionsLugar, 78, has made it clear he will seek a seventh term -- and he's already raised $2.4 million for his campaign. But his GOP...
Presidential Primaries: Why We Need a Better Way to Pick Nominees
Filed under: Primaries, Democratic Convention, 2012 President, Campaigns, 2012 ElectionsThe state-vs.-state nominating system is chaotic. A methodical, rational process would involve more voters in the choice of presidential candidates. Permalink&...
