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Transition Topic VI: Nixon to China, Reagan to Russia, Obama to...

Jeff Schweitzer | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics

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Jeff Schweitzer

With his liberal credentials unquestioned, Obama can do something that no Republican could accomplish without being accused of social treason.

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After the Obama Win.

William Galston | Posted 11.10.2008 | Politics

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William Galston

On the critical issue of government's role, Democrats do not have a mandate. Rather, they have a chance to make their case.

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Dear God, Save Us From Ourselves

Robert J. Elisberg | Posted 10.30.2008 | Politics

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Robert J. Elisberg

Liberals have their many flaws. But at least when they enter government service, it's because they believe in the good they think it can do.

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The Death of Republican Philosophy

Hale "Bonddad" Stewart | Posted 09.21.2008 | Business

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Hale

Simply put, this week has demonstrated a key point -- when the going gets tough, the Republicans become socialists.

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Since Bad Government Costs the Same as Good, Let's Choose Good

Jared Bernstein | Posted 06.29.2008 | Politics

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Jared Bernstein

Under a McCain or any other modern conservative administration, it's not that there would be noticeably less government -- it's that there would be worse government.

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