The last time the U.S. passed a real budget was in 1997. Does this mean we don’t need one?
Clare Malone
Clare Malone is a freelance writer and member of the editorial staff of The New Yorker. Her work has appeared in The American Prospect, The Daily Beast, Slate, Bloomberg View, and Rust Belt Chic: The Cleveland Anthology. She is a former Prospect web editor.
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What’s Up With All the MEK Ads?
The Prospect takes on the Mujahedeen-e-Khalq ads playing nonstop during campaign coverage.
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McCain’s Oops Moment
HBO’s Game Change depicts a 2008 campaign team desperately trying to cover up the shortcoming of its vice-presidential pick.
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Paul’s Bringing Sexy Back
And all the delegates don’t know how to act.
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Super Tuesday
The Prospect tells you what to look for during tomorrow’s contests.
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Um, What’s a Brokered Convention?
The Prospect susses out what could happen if the GOP nomination race lasts through August.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Why Is Greece on Fire?
The Prospect gives you the lowdown on the country’s fiscal nightmare.
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What’s So “Super” about Super PACs?
In case you have better things to do, we’ve got you covered on campaign finance.