The New Republic

--Elizabeth D. Samet on what soldiers are looking for when they come home --James Manzi on John Zogby vs. Nate Silver --Girl raised from birth by Wolf Blitzer READ MORE >>

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that yet another prominent Republican politician seems to think we could cut unemployment significantly if only we would cut benefits: READ MORE >>

Noting that Senate Republicans are refusing to extend expiring tax provisions now after having done so happily for years, Steve Benen wonders: READ MORE >>

Too much going on today for this blogger to cover. Fortunately, I'm not alone on the beat... Reform without a public option would still be a progressive victory. Chris Bowers But if progressives give ground on the public option, what will they get in return? Ezra Klein READ MORE >>

Ed Kilgore is managing editor of The Democratic Strategist, a senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute, and a frequent contributor to a variety of political journals.  READ MORE >>