Franklin Roosevelt
Obama's Second Inaugural Will Stand the Test of Time
Presidents use their inaugural addresses as an opportunity to talk about the future. But when they take the oath of office for a second time, they also use it to talk about the past. READ MORE >>
Are Democrats Reverting to Wimps?
What part of "You're holding all the cards" don't the Democrats understand? READ MORE >>
The Most Important Election of Our Lives
The campaign is down to its last twenty-four hours. And if you’re reading this blog item, you’ve probably made up your mind about whether you support President Obama or Mitt Romney. But you might not feel good about that choice. And you might be wondering whether the hassle of voting is worth it. If so, I can give you one reason why you should. This could be the most important election of your lifetime. READ MORE >>
After Abbottabad: Navy SEALs and American Security
No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama Bin Laden By Mark Owen, with Kevin Maurer (Dutton Adult, 301 pp., $26.95) I. READ MORE >>
Proof That Mitt Romney Is A Redistributionist
Is Obama a “Redistributionist”? Sort of.
In response to the “47 percent” fracas, Mitt Romney has decided to come out swinging: There’s an Obama tape too! One in which Obama says he believes in redistribution! READ MORE >>
Closing the God Gap
Power of the Incumbent: Why Obama’s Re-Election Would Be Truly Historic
States of Confusion
Members of Congress: Call Your Pastors and Rabbis
The House Agriculture Committee is scheduled to mark up a farm bill today that includes substantial proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program). Last month, the Senate passed its own farm bill that included some reductions in SNAP funding, but senators rejected—with the help of 13 Republicans—much deeper cuts in an amendment offered by Senator Rand Paul. READ MORE >>
