Mitch McConnell
Full Disclosure: Praise For Fred Hiatt
Bill Clinton: Not *That* Off-Message
Republicans in Congress belatedly closed ranks behind Mitt Romney this past week, with House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell abandoning their neutrality in favor of the clear nominee. The goal is a happy political marriage until Election Day in November—and, ideally, beyond. READ MORE >>
This Isn't About Freedom of Religion Anymore
Media Conspiracy Memo
To: Members of Media Conspiracy From: Governing Committee Re: McConnell "Compromise." Sen. Mitch McConnell has proposed a face-saving compromise to resolve the standoff over extending the payroll tax cut. We want Boehner to accept this compromise so bipartisanship may reign and we can all enjoy our Christmas dinner in peace. Also, it would be kind of nice not to hit working people with a payroll-tax increase when the economy's still struggling to recover. READ MORE >>