Actually, filibusters have been abused most by the Republican Party.
Congress
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Bring On Less Democracy
The current presidential nomination system isn’t working. Is it time to try to replicate the “Era of Good Feeling” magic?
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Lugar Sounds the Alarm against GOP Extremism
After conceding to Tea Party challenger Richard Mourdock, Senator Dick Lugar released a statement assailing his party’s ideological rigidity.
Posted inBooks, Arts and Culture
Non-Partisans Finally Agree With What Partisans Have Been Saying
Of course it’s the Republicans’ fault.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Romney vs. Congressional Republicans
Who takes the lead on legislative battles?
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
President Romney and the Republican Congress
If he wins, his party will probably control both houses.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
They’re Just Not That into Romney
Another tepid endorsement for Romney
Posted inEconomic Policy
Does Congress Even Need to Pass a Budget?
The last time the U.S. passed a real budget was in 1997. Does this mean we don’t need one?
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Try Not to Get So Excited Boehner
The Republican Speaker offers the latest weak endorsement of Mitt Romney.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Stop Blaming Dysfunction on “Both Sides”
The Republican Party is responsible for both the huge increase in polarization and the gridlock in government.
