Economy
Gas Prices and the White House Confusion Over Independents
I’m hardly the first to seize on the new Washington Post poll showing Obama’s continued struggles with independents. Heck, I’m not even the first writer at this magazine to weigh in. But there’s a wrinkle of the story that’s received less attention, and so I think it’s worth piling on a bit more. READ MORE >>
My Book Is Out Today—And Other Ads for Self
Today is finally the day you can walk into a Barnes & Noble and pick up your copy of The Escape Artists—or, for that matter, simply order it on Amazon, no “pre-ordering” involved. READ MORE >>
Ask Me Anything-er Today at 11am
Really enjoyed answering everyone's questions on my reddit "Ask Me Anything" Q&A yesterday. So much so that I'm coming back for more today at 11am. Hit me with your best shot! READ MORE >>
So Obama Sees the Romer Memo, Then What?
Jon Chait asks the key question in response to the internal administration memo I uncovered while researching my book--the one in which Christy Romer wrote that it w READ MORE >>
In Which I Question Obama’s “Long-Game” Strategy
Is Birth Control Coverage Bad Politics for Obama?
Many pundits seem convinced the Obama Administration’s decision on contraception coverage is bad politics for the president. And although I support the decision to make coverage mandatory, even for large religious institutions, that conclusion about the politics is likely true in at least one sense. READ MORE >>
Religious Institutions Matter. So Do Their Employees.
A Tale Of Two Recoveries
[Guest post by Matt O’Brien] READ MORE >>
Why Carried Interest Is A Worse Scam Than You Think
[Guest post by Matt O'Brien] READ MORE >>
