Republicans are reaching out for a new Bush without dealing with the “old” one.
Jamelle Bouie
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Why “Leadership” Won’t Fix Washington’s Problems
The “lead harder” chorus doesn’t understand that Congress is autonomous.Â
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Jeb Bush Flip-Flops on Immigration Reform
The former Florida governor no longer sees the need for a path to citizenship.
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Virginia, Say Hello to the Sequester
With its reliance on government jobs and contracts, the state will bear the brunt of $85 billion in federal spending cuts.
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Victory for the Violence Against Women Act
The House passes a new, expansive version of the law.
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More Black Men in College than in Prison
A little known fact, it seems.
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Ringside Seat: Blame Congress
If the sequester happens, it’s not the White House’s fault.
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Today in Magical Beliefs about Racism
Conservatives on the Supreme Court seem to believe racial discrimination has vanished.
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The Titanic Wealth Gap Between Blacks and Whites
The tenfold disparity between black and white wealth is the largest its ever been.
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Conservatives Shun Popular GOP Governor
Yeah, it doesn’t make any sense.
