They can’t pass legislation, because Barack Obama is a big meanie.
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Did Candidates Make a Mistake By Distancing Themselves From President Obama?
They might have lost anyway, but demoralizing their own base probably didn’t help.
The Next Attempt By Republicans to Mislead On the Affordable Care Act
All of a sudden, Mitch McConnell is talking about “restoring the 40-hour workweek.” Here’s what he means, and what he’s going to try to do.
Republicans Say That They’ll Govern—Don’t Believe It For a Second
The congressional GOP is more conservative than ever, and has every incentive to do exactly what they’ve been doing.
Here’s a Chart Showing That Last Night Produced Just About What We Should Have Expected
When you compare the Senate results to the 2012 presidential state totals, they look awfully similar.
David Brooks: Wrong On the Effects of Microtargeting, Wrong For America
If only red state Democrats ignored voter data and painted sweeping visions of the future, they’d be winning, right?
Why Republicans Have Gotten Away With Craziness This Year
If your particular brand of radicalism doesn’t seem personal, the media won’t take much of an interest.
What We Talk About When We Talk About a Republican Senate
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that there will be some major shifts in public policy.
Electing Judges Is Insane
“I am a Republican and you should vote for me,” says one state supreme court candidate.
Are GOP Donors Going to Get Anything In Return For Their Millions?
Expectations on Wall Street and K Street are high. But they’re probably going to be disappointed.

