The Liberal Democrats’ Moment
Clearing the Way for ‘The Grand Bargain’
The Perils of Polarization
The daily commentary about the Obama era has largely overlooked a trend that is now unmistakable—namely, the growing conservative sentiment in this country that goes well beyond the tea-party rallies and Glenn Beck’s rants. READ MORE >>
Deficit of Imagination
Last week, CBO issued its analysis of President Obama’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2011. The news was not encouraging. Here are the basic findings: READ MORE >>
How to Sell the Darn Thing
Sunday night’s House vote on health reform clarified the contours of the mid-term elections. The contest has been nationalized, with two dominant issues—the economy and health care—and one overriding theme: the proper role of government. READ MORE >>
The Greatest Virtue of the Republican Budget Plan
Steny Hoyer Is Speaking the Truth
Future Shock
On Tuesday, Intel CEO Paul Otellini delivered a speech at Brookings on long-term economic competitiveness. While there were some points with which I disagreed—specifically, his critique of the stimulus plan and his advocacy of wide-ranging corporate tax cuts—I agreed with his core thesis: We’re not investing adequately or strategically in our nation’s future, and we’ll pay a huge price if we don’t change course. READ MORE >>
