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Memo to Republicans: You Lost. Now Deal with It.
You might think that losing elections means you don’t get to demand your entire agenda be enacted. Republicans disagree.
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“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” Shows Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
Exhibit A: Ted Cruz
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Hawks at Home—Obama and Rohani’s Shared Obstacle
The leaders don’t have much in common, but each is fighting at home to engage in real diplomatic talks rather than military posturing.
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Senator Talks for Hours, While in Real World, Things Proceed According to Plan
On one side, a futile gesture of resistance; on the other, evidence that things will probably work out fine.
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Arcane Senate Rules Will Save the Country (Maybe)
A path to avoid a government shutdown and allow Republicans to save face emerges.
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Me, Myself, and Netanyahu
The Israeli leader’s positions on Syria and Iran are riddled with contradictions.
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Can Republicans Buck the Tea Party?
While Congress has done its darndest to kill the Affordable Care Act, Republican governors in some swing states have taken a lead in pushing for Medicaid expansion.
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The Day after Shutdown
Well, that happened. Here’s the step-by-step guide to how Congress and the White House end this mess.
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The Finger of Blame Points Only One Way
Republicans are going to try to convince Americans that a government shutdown would be Barack Obama’s fault. No one will believe them.
