It’s not hard to figure out why: If Barack Obama doesn’t want war, then that’s what they have to favor.
Paul Waldman
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In Horrible Gaffe, Scott Brown Straightforwardly Explains Conservative Philosophy
Why Republicans have trouble offering people immediate help.
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The Limitations of Barack Obama’s Rhetorical Repertoire
For better or worse, there are some emotions, like anger and fear, that he doesn’t channel well.Â
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Don’t Blame Eric Cantor For His New Gig
There’s a good reason most members of Congress don’t return home when their service is over.
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The Stupidity of Hating Your Senator for Living Where You’ve Sent Her to Work
Should we really get mad if our representatives spend too much time in Washington, where they’re supposed to be doing their jobs?
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Is Elizabeth Warren Just an Ordinary Politician?
With some comments on Israel, she’ll disappoint many liberals. But it probably would have happened eventually.
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Why Republicans Can’t Solve Their Problem With Women Voters
They’re trying to figure it out, but the problem lies in both their policies and their attitude.
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Expert: U.S. Police Training in Use of Deadly Force Woefully Inadequate
In U.S. police department budgets, most funding goes to salaries and equipment, and virtually nothing to training. It’s a deadly formula, says Maria Haberfeld of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
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The Difference Between Accuracy and Fairness In Campaign Ads
The average negative ad is quite accurate, and also quite unfair. And there’s nothing we can do about it.
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The Silver Lining for Democrats if They Lose the Senate in 2014
Yes, it’ll make for a miserable two years. But just look at what 2016 will be like.
