The Senate beats back a Republican filibuster of the Chuck Hagel nomination.
Jamelle Bouie
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Does the GOP Have a Forward Vision?
The public doesn’t think so.
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Conservatives Seek to Blot Bob McDonnell’s Name from the Book of Reagan
By working to solve problems in Virginia, Governor McDonnell has earned the ire of conservative activists.
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Ken Cuccinelli Makes Smart Moves in Virginia’s Transportation Fight
In a low-turnout election, building enthusiasm is more important than being right.
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Better Technology Won’t Save the GOP
However, better policies might.
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Shorter White House on the Sequester: “It Will Destroy Everything”
The Obama administration attempts to build support for a sequester deal.
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Why Black Voters Are Critical for the GOP
Republicans would have an easier time winning national elections if they weren’t losing black voters 20-to-1.
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The Weak Political Case for GOP Reform
Eight years out of power is normal for a political party.
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Beltway Pundits Mysteriously Forget Barack Obama’s Deficit Hawkery
It’s as if the last four years didn’t happen.
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Extremist Republicans Don’t Want to be Attacked for Extremism
Perhaps they should try not-extremism?
