Remember when the Texas governor had a sense of humor?
Election 2012
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Rick Perry Signs Controversial Pledge
The Texas governor signs the radical right-wing “Marriage Vow.”
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What to Read Before You Unwonk Tonight
Jonathan Chait defends President Obama and, to no one’s surprise, the Super Committee fails.
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Decoding Michele Bachmann’s New Book
We pick out the top five moments from the presidential contender’s new book — so you don’t have to.
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Republican Hopefuls Focus on the Family
Presidential candidates meet in Iowa to discuss faith and family, with Mitt Romney notably absent.
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Newt Gingrich Stumps for Good Ol’ Child Labor
Gingrich suggested that poor students work as janitors to learn responsibility.
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The Worst Political Column of All Time
Patrick Caddell and Doug Schoen have written the worst piece of political analysis you’ll ever read, ever.
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Obama Doesn’t Have a “Base” Problem
The numbers are clear enough on this point.
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What Happened to the Tea Party?
It looks like the GOP primaries have left the once-powerful movement in the dust.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Super-Duper Failure
We should be celebrating the failure of the Super Committee to come up with a deficit-reduction plan.
