But let’s allow Joni Ernst the opportunity to clarify whether she’s been misunderstood.
Blog: Vox Pop
Why President Obama Can’t Get Any Love From the Public On the Economy
Another month of excellent job growth, and yet his approval ratings on the economy remain tepid. Here’s why.
Contraception, News Coverage, and Identifying Fringe Groups
A New York Times article on a remarkable new study on the effects of long-term contraception gives too much credit to a tiny group of conservative doctors.
Listen Up, Ladies: Republicans Understand You
You’re into stuff like wedding dresses and boyfriends, right?
The War With No Name
Why doesn’t the fight against ISIS have a name? Operation Pulverizing Power? Operation Glittering Justice?
Mitt Romney Explains the Politician’s Art
That whole “47 percent” thing? Just some clever code-switching.
Separating the Presidential Wheat from the Chaff
Why should some people’s presidential candidacies be treated seriously and others dismissed out of hand?
When the Next Terrorist Attack Comes, Will We Be Capable of Keeping Our Heads?
As we start a new war, it’s worth considering the question now.
Might We Have Mitt Romney to Kick Around Some More?
Prepare yourself for Mitt 3: Mitt Harder.
Why the Culture War Will Never Die
As long as the Baby Boomers are around (and maybe even after they’re gone) the battles of the 1960s will be replayed over and over.

