D.C. is Getting a Duggar

TLC

Josh Duggar, the oldest of the 19 Duggar children, is leaving the family's home state of Arkansas and moving to D.C. for a job with the Family Research Council

By Max Fisher

Feb 18, 2010

At CPAC, Will Tea Party and GOP Establishment Clash?

Between the grassroots and elites, things have been a bit tense

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By Heather Horn

Feb 17, 2010

Debunking: 52% of Americans Don't Think Obama Deserves Reelection

What does that number actually mean?

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By Jared Keller

Feb 17, 2010

One Year Later, Was the Stimulus Worth It?

An economic success, but a political debacle

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By Heather Horn

Feb 17, 2010

Pros and Cons of Allowing Women in Combat Roles

A veteran's op-ed sparks fresh debate

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By John Hudson

Feb 17, 2010

Paterson 'Bombshell' Shocks Few

This wasn't the sordid affair the press was hoping for

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By Max Fisher

Feb 17, 2010

Can Democrats Un-Stall Health Care Reform?

That depends on whether they have the will

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By Michael Kinsley

Feb 17, 2010

How to Think About: Budget Gimmicks

Michael Kinsley breaks down deficit commissions, spending freezes, and "pay as you go" rules

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By Max Fisher

Feb 16, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Conservative-Mocking Auto-Tuners to Headline CPAC

What, exactly, are the Conservative Political Action Conference event planners thinking?

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By Max Fisher

Feb 16, 2010

Will Evan Bayh Run For President in 2012?

Bayh-Bloomberg, anyone?

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By Max Fisher

Feb 16, 2010

Why Is Senator Evan Bayh Really Quitting?

The 54-year old Indiana Democrat is healthy, popular and scandal-free

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 16, 2010

Plotting Sabotage, Right Rallies Behind Indiana Democrat

They're betting Tamyra d'Ippolito wouldn't stand a chance

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 16, 2010

Morning Vid: Olbermann Asks 'Where Are the Black Faces?' at Tea Parties

The MSNBC host coolly condemns the movement in a 9-minute monologue

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 16, 2010

Could Republicans Take Back the Senate?

Bye bye, Democratic majority?

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 15, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Evan Bayh Does 'Not Love Congress'

Congressional Democrats probably aren't feeling the love, either

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 15, 2010

GOP Eyes Evan Bayh's Seat

Ahead in the polls, the Indiana Dem bows out

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By Alex Eichler

Feb 15, 2010

Lunchtime Vid: Sarah Palin's Life in Google Searches

Sample search: "Eye won't stop winking"

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 15, 2010

What Motivated Amy Bishop?

Academic pressure, politics, personality...?

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 15, 2010

Why the White House Welcomes Cheney's Fire

Obama's strongest-polling issue? Terrorism

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By Heather Horn

Feb 15, 2010

Was America Intended to Be Christian?

What would the Founding Fathers do?

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By Max Fisher

Feb 15, 2010

For GOP, Should National Security Be New Focus?

It may have helped in Massachusetts

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 13, 2010

Erick Erickson Excommunicates Birther Fringe

Another leading conservative tells Tea Party colleagues they're not welcome

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By Nicole Allan

Feb 12, 2010

How Well Does the Military Treat Single Mothers?

The case of Alexis Hutchinson is resolved, but debate continues

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By John Hudson

Feb 12, 2010

The Dawn of the Missile-Busting Laser

Star Wars dreams--or nightmares--come true

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By Max Fisher

Feb 12, 2010

Christmas Bomber: Terrorist or Criminal?

It's a big difference

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 12, 2010

Morning Vid: Comedy Central Hosts Love Admiral Ackbar

Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert use the same joke to mock the GOP

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By Heather Horn

Feb 12, 2010

Liberals Applaud Reid's 180 on Jobs Bill

But analysts find the strategy confusing

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By Max Fisher

Feb 12, 2010

The Legacy of the Last Kennedy in Congress

Teddy's son Patrick is retiring from office

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By Max Fisher

Feb 11, 2010

Weighing the New Norm: 1 in 8 Americans on Food Stamps

What it means for poverty, politics and the economy

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By Jake Simpson

Feb 11, 2010

Quote of the Day: Obama Should 'Go Gangsta'

CNN columnist Roland Martin urges the president to unleash his inner Al Capone

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By Max Fisher

Feb 11, 2010

By John Hudson

Feb 11, 2010

Op-Ed Spotlight: David Broder Says 'Take Sarah Palin Seriously'

Palin's reviled "political establishment" just got a little friendlier

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By Heather Horn

Feb 10, 2010

East Coast Blizzards: Proof of Climate Change?

Probably, but climate change legislation may still be snowed out

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By Heather Horn

Feb 10, 2010

Gov. Paterson Blasts Times, Pundits Echo Frustration

Either deliver the story or squash the scandal-mongering

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Feb 10, 2010

Op-ed Spotlight: Ex-Virginia Governor Urges Obama to Start Firing

Tim Kaine, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, is tops on his list

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By Max Fisher

Feb 10, 2010

5 Reasons Bipartisanship Won't Work

This might be the only consensus in Washington

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By Heather Horn

Feb 10, 2010

Surprise Obama Press Conference Gives Clue on Health Care Reform

Did Obama work a secret message into the policy talk?

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By Max Fisher

Feb 10, 2010

The Volatile Politics of Terrorism

Republicans bring it back to the center

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