Author: Elspeth Reeve

If There's a War on Men, Who's Winning Exactly?

Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal columnist James Taranto is not a rape apologist. He's not a woman hater. He only attacks sexual assault victims to help other women.

By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 10, 2011

Tim Pawlenty's Toilet Humor Tendency

The more we hear from the candidate, the more we need barnyard epithets

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 10, 2011

Huntsman Boasts of Endorsement from 28-Year-Old Jeb Bush Jr.

A bit of a letdown after speculation that Jeb Bush Sr. would be giving him the thumbs up

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 10, 2011

Democrats' Close Loss in Wisconsin Cheers Conservatives

The most recent of political symbolism out of Wisconsin goes to Republicans

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 9, 2011

Even American Girl Dolls Are Bummed About the Jobless Rate

Heads up, Washington: Even people who buy $100 dolls are nervous about the economy

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 9, 2011

August News Blahs Mean Jon Huntsman Is Exciting

A rumor is born, furiously debated, and dies in the space of an hour

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 9, 2011

Comparing Welfare Recipients to Raccoons Might Be a Savvy Strategy

Politicians like Jon Bruning now raise money off their most controversial statements

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 9, 2011

Calling Romney 'Weird' Sounds Like Code for 'Mormon'

Obama campaign plans to say his 2012 challenger is not like the rest of us

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 9, 2011

Unions Have the Most at Stake in Wisconsin's Recall Elections

Democrats will gain control of the state senate if they take three seats from Republicans

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 9, 2011

Economic Turmoil Offers 2012 Candidates the Gravitas They Need

Romney, Bachmann, Pawlenty have a chance to change perceptions

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 8, 2011

DSK's Accuser Files Civil Suit in the Bronx

Complaint says he caused "severe mental anguish from which she may never fully recover"

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 8, 2011

Al Qaeda Begs Sunni Awakening to Switch Sides Again

Addresses former fighters saying they're "able to see us but we were not able to see you"

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 8, 2011

Rick Perry to "Make Clear" His 2012 Intentions Saturday

Texas governor has been talking to fundraisers and Iowa and New Hampshire activists

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 8, 2011

Obama: Our Problems Are 'Imminently Solvable'

As stock market falls, he urges Congress to pass a payroll tax holiday

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 8, 2011

The Tea Party's Brand Is Crisis

Activists cheer the U.S.'s credit downgrade as bad news makes them more popular

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 8, 2011

Michele Bachmann's Love Affair with Revisionist History

She has a revisionist view of history--endorsing books arguing that maybe slavery wasn't so bad

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 5, 2011

Downgraded: S&P Drops U.S. Credit Rating to AA+

The ratings firm cites the recent Washington fight over raising the debt limit

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 5, 2011

Obama Can't Pass a Jobs Program Without the Troops

Little he can do to lower the unemployment rate--except offer a plan to hire veterans

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 5, 2011

Which Candidate Will Get the Social Conservative Blessing?

Despite the talk in Washington about budgets, in Iowa it's all about religion

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 5, 2011

Obama Has Little to Cheer in Good Not Great Jobs Report

The economy is still not adding enough jobs to quickly lower unemployment

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 4, 2011

It's Perry's Turn to Be the Guy Who Might Beat Romney

Perry can attack Romney and raise cash without entering the race thanks to Texas law

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 4, 2011

Connecting with Young Voters Is Hard When You're the Father of One

Jon Huntsman's daughters are following in the footsteps of Meghan McCain

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 4, 2011

It's Morning in America When Obama Says It Is

The last time the economy was this bad was when Reagan won 49 states

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 4, 2011

Drama Sweeps Through Huntsman's Month-Old Campaign

Top strategist rains down the f-bombs, makes women cry, as the candidate struggles in polls

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 3, 2011

Virginia Woolf's Tips for Telling Loved Ones to Keep Their Day Jobs

Newly-published letter gently critiques her nephew's poetry

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 3, 2011

Zuckerberg's Sister Quits Facebook to Start New Firm

Randi Zuckeberg says she's off to "follow my dreams"

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 3, 2011

Private Sector Exceeds Expectations, Adds 114,000 Jobs

But layoffs are up in July, too

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 3, 2011

Christie Hefner's Husband Settles Insider Trading Suit

William Marovitz agreed to pay the SEC $168,352 without admitting wrongdoing

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 3, 2011

Palin's Terrorist Joke Keeps Her Name in the News

Says if Tea Partiers were terrorists, Obama would want to "pal around" with them

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 3, 2011

President Benjamin Button: Obama Turns 50 Years Young

Our president struggles with facial hair, likes to play with light sabres

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 3, 2011

The Democrats' Perpetual Pivot to Jobs

Virtually identical headlines have been running for nearly two years

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 2, 2011

Debt Deal Brings Back the Thumbs Up

Cool cats in Congress celebrate raising the debt ceiling

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 2, 2011

Democrats Try to Change the Subject from Debt to Jobs

The long dispute hurt Democrats as they look toward 2012

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 2, 2011

Mitt Romney Has Been Missing on Purpose

"Mitness Protection Program" membership has its benefits

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 2, 2011

How the Debt Limit Deal Passed the House

McConnell wanted to protect Boehner as he and Biden worked out a plan

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 1, 2011

Biden Used the Word 'Terrorists' to Describe the Tea Party

Politico reports the Vice President accused conservatives of hijacking the debt limit

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 1, 2011

Updated: Gingrich Denies 80% of His Twitter Followers Were Bought

Turns out his online grassroots might be astroturf

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 1, 2011

Newt Gingrich: Bad Candidate, Great Cruisemate

The barely-there presidential candidate is focusing on having a "great time"

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 1, 2011

Putin: U.S. Is a 'Parasite' on World Economy

The Russian prime minister and the American public can agree on Washington

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 1, 2011

Tabloids, Rejoice: Casey Anthony Must Return to Orlando

She hasn't been seen since July 17 thanks to a mixup between state officials

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 1, 2011

Mitt Romney Finally Speaks on the Debt Deal

Comes out against a plan at the exact moment it finally looks likely to pass

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 1, 2011

We Have a Debt Limit Deal: Now What?

Now leaders must get reluctant House Republicans and Democrats to vote for it

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 29, 2011

Boehner Sways Holdouts with Balanced Budget Amendment

He can get the bill through the House only if he makes it impossible to pass in the Senate

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 29, 2011

Obama's New Fuel Standards Are a Big Deal If They Actually Work

Cars will get 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 if they don't get caught in legal loopholes

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 29, 2011

Reactions to Obama's Call to Tweet

He says time is running out, and turns to the Senate for a last-minute plan

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 29, 2011

Reid Moving Forward on Senate Debt Limit Bill

Four days until debt deadline and the Senate needs at least three days to pass a bill

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 29, 2011

The Morning After: What Happens if Boehner's Not in Control

The only bill that can pass the House will be so conservative it'll scare off some Republican senators

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 28, 2011

Boehner Says Debt Bill Will Pass as Reid Says He'll Kill It

Dueling press conferences set up a House-Senate showdown for tonight

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 28, 2011

Bachmannia: Marcus Bachmann Is a Sitcom Dad

Michele's husband keeps bringing bad press--this time, for campaign reimbursements

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 28, 2011

Boehner Declares GOP Victory But Still Faces Tough Math

The House votes on his debt plan Thursday but the Senate promises to reject it

Comments | 1,972 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 27, 2011

Let's Pause to Imagine a Truck Nutz Supreme Court Case

Jury trial will determine whether woman's car decoration violates standards of decency

Comments | 3,169 Views

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