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Frank Rich On Scozzafava Fallout: The GOP Stalinists Invade Upstate New York

New York Times | FRANK RICH | Posted 10.31.2009 | Politics


Barack Obama's most devilish political move since the 2008 campaign was to appoint a Republican congressman from upstate New York as secretary of the ...

Sarah Palin, Republican Bigwigs Support Doug Hoffman Over Dierdre Scozzafava In Upstate Congressional Battle

AP | VALERIE BAUMAN | Posted 10.29.2009 | New York


CAZENOVIA, N.Y. — Prominent Republicans like Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin are bucking the GOP ...

House Republicans Fiercely Divided Over Dede Scozzafava Congressional Bid

thehill.com | Reid Wilson | Posted 10.15.2009 | New York


The House GOP conference is bitterly divided over a centrist New York Republican's run for the House seat vacated by Army Secretary John McHugh. ...

Earth Calling GOP

Andrew Reinbach | Posted 08.31.2009 | Politics


Andrew Reinbach

Republican lies about the Obama healthcare plan should be no surprise to anyone with a memory.

New "Pecora Commission" Stalled In Congress

The Hill | Silla Brush and Jared Allen | Posted 08.01.2009 | Business


Democratic and Republican leaders have yet to nominate a single person to the high-profile commission aimed at investigating the financial crisis, eve...

Nominees Emerge For New "Pecora Commission"

Reuters | Karey Wutkowski | Posted 07.27.2009 | Business


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A bipartisan panel armed with subpoena power to investigate causes of the Wall Street meltdown is on the brink of being launche...

Roland Burris Gets Fred Thompson's Old Senate Office

The Pantagraph | Kurt Erickson | Posted 02.22.2009 | Chicago


Around noon Wednesday, Burris' sparsely furnished office was occupied by three staffers, at least two of whom were there on a temporary basis. The bl...

Bush Drops Fake Cowboy Shtick

Cenk Uygur | Posted 02.15.2009 | Media


Cenk Uygur

When did the press come to think their job was to reinforce the fake images and storylines of politicians rather than to challenge them?

My 2008 "McLaughlin Awards" [Part 2]

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.26.2009 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Love her or hate her, you have to admit that John McCain's selection of Sarah Palin for the Republican ticket this year was without any doubt the boldest political tactic of the year.

My 2008 "McLaughlin Awards" [Part 1]

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.19.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Welcome to our annual awards! For the past three years, this column has paid homage (translation: "ripped off their gimmick") to the McLaughlin Group...

Fred Thompson Renting Out D.C. Apartment For Inauguration: Report

NY Post | Posted 01.08.2009 | Politics


The New York Post reports that former Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson is one of the many D.C. residents looking to make some money off...

Fred Thompson Offers Nation Sarcastic "Holiday Cheer"

Huffington Post | Jason Linkins | Posted 01.02.2009 | Media


So, did everybody know that walking-coma Presidential candidate Fred Thompson has got his-self a website? It's true, it's true. And he's been cold c...

The Surprise Effect of Anti-Muslim Rhetoric in the Election

Shahed Amanullah | Posted 12.22.2008 | Politics


Shahed Amanullah

Will the next crop of presidential candidates learn from the lessons of 2008 and stick to more meaningful issues than who can be harder on Muslims?

Fred Thompson Returning To Acting

AP | ERIK SCHELZIG | Posted 12.22.2008 | Entertainment


NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson is going back to the small screen after his foray into Republican presidential politics over t...

Brokaw's Objectivity: Down The Drain

R.W. Sanders | Posted 12.03.2008 | Home


R.W. Sanders

Tom Brokaw lobbed softballs at Thompson, and attacked Kerry with Republican talking points. As long as he's host, NBC should rename its program "Meet The Right-Leaning Mainstream Press."

Surge Of New Voters and Obama Campaign Efforts Tipping Virginia

Diane Tucker | Posted 01.24.2009 | Home


Diane Tucker

During the primaries Obama got trounced in southwestern Virginia. "Presence really matters," Gov. Kaine told Obama. "Go and show 'em you're really interested."

Jason Linkins

Fred Thompson Throws National Review's Parker Under The Bus

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 11.02.2008 | Politics


A few days ago, National Review columnist Kathleen Parker had the temerity to suggest that Sarah Palin lacked a certain level of ... let's say ... qua...

John McCain: Unfit for the Presidency

Paul Jenkins | Posted 10.30.2008 | Politics


Paul Jenkins

If we agree, as most of us do outside of the far-right abortion-obsessed axis, that Palin is unfit to serve as president, then McCain, the man solely responsible for giving her that opportunity, is unfit too. It's that simple.

A White Knight Talking Backwards: The Manchurian Candidate in the Kitchen

Elissa Altman | Posted 10.12.2008 | Living


Elissa Altman

Without a doubt. So, after the hideous spectacle of the convention was over, I did what most food writers do when they're mildly hysterical: I fled for the safety of my kitchen.

Barack vs. the Bully Brigade, Part 1: Playground Politics at its Worst

Pete Cenedella | Posted 10.11.2008 | Politics


Pete Cenedella

If you were subjected to the whims of a bully or two in your youth, and especially if you're a parent today who frets for your kid's emotional safety,...

Sarah Palin's Real Appeal: Annie Oakley is Running for National Office

Michael Russnow | Posted 10.11.2008 | Media


Michael Russnow

In their attempt to sell newspapers and build ratings, the major media outlets have accentuated Sarah Palin's so-called virtues, and in so doing made her more appealing than the reality of her public and personal life.

How Did the RNC Insult Troops and Veterans? Let Me Count the Ways...

Jon Soltz | Posted 10.09.2008 | Politics


Jon Soltz

Last week's convention sure made every superficial effort to come off as pro-Troop. And the media ate it up, not challenging a single thing. But to those of us who did serve, it was offense after offense after offense.

Fred Thompson Flies First Class From RNC, Wife Sits In Coach

Washington Post | Posted 10.09.2008 | Politics


A star-spangled Fred Thompson, the former presidential candidate, and his wife, Jeri, flew back from St. Paul to Washington today -- he in first class...

A Matter of Experience

Murray Fromson | Posted 10.05.2008 | Politics


Murray Fromson

It is not Sarah Palin's shortage of experience, but her lack of sophistication that is most troubling. It was a cute applause line, describing herself...

Sarah Palin: A Right-Wing Gidget for Leader of the Free World

Michael Russnow | Posted 10.05.2008 | Politics


Michael Russnow

Watching the Republican convention tonight, I was struck by a number of things, most notably how the prime-time star speakers whipped up the audience ...