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A Devil of a Job for Democrats
Forget making everyone healthy and saving the polar bears. If Democrats can't solve the jobs problem, next year's elections will be an uphill battle.
November 20, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

That Old Republican Revival
Will the GOP be sufficiently rebuilt to challenge Obama and the Democrats in 2010? Probably not.
November 13, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

Why Are We Talking About 2010?
While the urge to read the political tea leaves is strong, Tuesday's results say little about next year's elections.
November 6, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

High-Stakes Health Reform
Senate Democrats finally seem willing to take risks to ensure the public option's survival.
October 30, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

Obama's Foxhole
The White House is fighting back against Fox News, and journalistic objectivity is at risk of becoming collateral damage in this war.
October 23, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

All These Governors
Do the gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey say anything about the Democratic Party's future?
October 16, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

Southern Baggage
As long as racism is tolerated within their party, Southern Republicans shouldn't act too surprised when they get pushed on the issue.
September 18, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

How Van Jones Will Help Win the Health-Care Fight
The resignation of Obama's green-jobs czar is a primer on the right's political warfare tactics -- those preparing to defend health-care reform should take note.
September 11, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

Barack Obama, Explainer-in-Chief
Republicans have been able to confuse the issue, but their chances of killing health-care reform remain slim. All Obama has to do is lay out the facts.
September 4, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

A President in Need of a Break
Birthers, Blue Dogs, Glenn Beck, and beer -- all of these things have spelled a bad week for Obama. Now, it's time for a vacation.
July 31, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

The Dick Cheney Diversion
Cheney's re-emergence in the media spotlight can only make Obama look good.
July 17, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

Palin on Prime Time?
Sarah Palin may be well suited to the small screen, but she was never White House material.
July 10, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

Does Franken Solve the Filibuster Problem?
Don't break out the champagne quite yet: The Democrats' supermajority is just as much a curse as it is a blessing.
July 3, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

A Governor Undone by Love
Forget the broader implications for the GOP -- Mark Sanford's public breakdown was a human drama all its own.
June 26, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

Nothing Stays in Vegas
It's a safe bet that Sen. John Ensign will survive his affair scandal. The Republican Party's odds are not so good.
June 19, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

Who's Afraid of Virginia Primaries?
Relax, political junkies: Virginia's gubernatorial primary doesn't quite mean what you think it does.
June 12, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

Can a Speech Change the World?
In his Cairo address, Barack Obama sought to transform the way the United States engages with the Muslim world.
June 5, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

Obama's Honeymoon Nears Its End
With a Supreme Court nomination in process and midterm fundraising already underway, Obama is about to learn that politics isn't just about being popular.
May 29, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

Obama, Your Party Isn't Behind You (And That's OK)
Senate Democrats' rejection of Obama's plan to close Guantanamo shouldn't be cause for worry.
May 22, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

Dick Cheney Just Wants To Be Loved
Dick Cheney's attempts at public redemption have a logical root in his Cold War experience.
May 15, 2009 | By Terence Samuel | web only

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