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Paul Ryan Was Not the GOP’s Savior. He May Even Have Been its Albatross.
Yes, Obama Won a Mandate
Four more years. Four more years. Four more years … of what? That’s pretty much the way the political conversation went Tuesday night, at least based on what I saw on television. Just minutes after the networks declared President Obama the winner, and while Karl Rove was still ranting to Fox colleagues about Mitt Romney's Ohio numbers, pundits were already starting a debate over whether the election gave Obama a mandate—and, if so, what that mandate entailed. 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 >>
On Health Care, Romney Is the Radical
For a campaign that was supposed to be all about the economy, we’ve spent a lot of time talking about health care. As you might guess, I think that’s entirely appropriate. The election’s impact on who gets medical care, and how much that health care costs, is likely to be enormous. On no single issue may the contrast between President Obama and Mitt Romney’s plans be so stark. READ MORE >>
David Brooks Endorses Protection-Racket Government
The best argument for electing Mitt Romney president has always been the following: The only factor that can possibly trump congressional Republicans' ideological extremism is the extremity of their partisanship. Allow me to explain. READ MORE >>
The Obama Coalition is Still Alive—But For How Long?
Biden Gave Democrats The Show They Wanted—and Needed
Tonight Democrats got the show they wanted—and President Obama may have gotten the boost he needed. READ MORE >>
