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The Limits of Rahmism
"In early January, you'll recall, he foreswore any interest in the job, a statement I interpreted as applying only to running against Mayor Richard M. Daley. But if Mr. Daley retires, according to an upcoming magazine piece in the New York Times, Mr. Emanuel "of course" is interested...."
3/9/2010
Permalink ID:10380
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Rahm Emanuel Is Dead. He Just Hasn’t Been Told Yet.
"The wheels are falling off the bus. Without a good knowledge of Washington, the Chicago Way fails in the inertia. Let’s start the Official Rahm Emanuel Dead Pool. We know Valerie Jarrett already killed him. But his body has yet to emerge from the White House."
3/5/2010
Permalink ID:10190
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Levin to Succeed Rangel as Ways and Means Chairman
"Aides familiar with the panel’s huddles Wednesday said Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Chris Van Hollen (Md.) and House Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (Calif.), both Ways and Means members, made the case to Stark that he would be an inviting target for Republicans and a distraction for politically endangered Democrats if he assumed control."
3/4/2010
Permalink ID:10167
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Texas primary showed the power of Reaganite conservatism
"Perry's victory shows that voters want conservatives — real ones, non-compromisers — and leaders with track records. "
3/4/2010
Permalink ID:10158
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Jim Bunning: None In, None Left On
"Did Republicans learn anything, and do they recognize what Senator Bunning may have done for them?"
3/4/2010
Permalink ID:10156
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Dick Morris: DOOM OF THE DEMS IN 2010
"In U.S. politics, all elections are not created equal. It’s OK to lose the state legislative and gubernatorial elections held on years ending in 2, 4, 6 or 8. But you can’t afford to lose those held in years that end in 0. Those are the reapportionment elections."
3/3/2010
Permalink ID:10131
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Texas Hold ‘Em or California Roll: Shootin’ with the Right Governor
"Perry looks to be a shoo-in because Texas is in great shape compared to most of the nation now."
3/3/2010
Permalink ID:10106
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Pelosi: Rangel stays--for now
"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Sunday she wants to let House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., hold onto his gavel for now, despite his admonishment by the House ethics committee last week."
Pelosi Says She’s Running ‘Most Ethical’ Congress Ever
3/1/2010
Permalink ID:10036
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Obama's Middle-Class Meltdown
"The rapid decline in public support for Democrats and President Obama represents one of the most breathtaking political collapses in modern times. Little over a year from a huge electoral triumph, President Obama’s level of support has dropped from around 65% to under 50%. The Democrats in Congress, who held as much as a 10% edge over the Republicans last spring, are actually losing a “generic” vote."
2/28/2010
Permalink ID:10002
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Great News: Another Kennedy Preparing to Run in Massachusetts
"With speculation mounting that US Representative William D. Delahunt will not seek reelection, Joseph P. Kennedy III, son of the former congressman and great-grandson of the Kennedy family patriarch, is eyeing a run to succeed him in the 10th Congressional District, senior Democratic sources say."
2/27/2010
Permalink ID:9975
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Rangel Found Guilty of Ethics Violations, Pays 25 Cent Fine
"He's been "admonished" now or something, so I guess we've got to lay off all his criminal behavior. Savor the irony that he's probably the safest of the few safe Democrats come November. I have to admit I'm floored the Nancy Pelosi Congress, the most corrupt Congree ever, would find one of their sleaziest members guilty of what to them amounts to a parking violation."
2/25/2010
Permalink ID:9915
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Unforgivable, That's What You Are . . .
"Jeb Bush's unofficial endorsement of Marco Rubio."
2/24/2010
Permalink ID:9878
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OBAMA 2012?
"POLITICO White House reporter Nia-Malika Henderson discusses the POLITICO exclusive: White House privately plots 2012 campaign run. Henderson says President Obama's top advisers are quietly laying the groundwork for his reelection campaign."
2/24/2010
Permalink ID:9875
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