Political Figures

Christie Runs Into a Buzz Saw at Town Hall Meeting

Christie Runs Into a Buzz Saw at Town Hall Meeting Christie Runs Into a Buzz Saw at Town Hall Meeting

But he drops a hint about running for president.

Mar 18, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Can Chris Christie Get His ‘Mojo’ Back?

Can Chris Christie Get His ‘Mojo’ Back? Can Chris Christie Get His ‘Mojo’ Back?

It looks like New Jersey is losing patience with its troubled governor.

Mar 17, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts

Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts

“Our Postal Service is in need of true reform, not ill-advised, counterproductive attempts to slash service.”

Mar 13, 2014 / John Nichols

In Spying Scandal, Did Obama Just Take the CIA’s Side?

In Spying Scandal, Did Obama Just Take the CIA’s Side? In Spying Scandal, Did Obama Just Take the CIA’s Side?

Obama gave what appeared to be a bland statement on the controversy—but implicitly, he took a side. 

Mar 12, 2014 / George Zornick

How Obama Became a Publicist for His Presidency

How Obama Became a Publicist for His Presidency How Obama Became a Publicist for His Presidency

Obama takes himself to be something like a benevolent monarch—a king in a mixed constitutional system, where the duties of the crown are largely ceremonial. 

Mar 10, 2014 / David Bromwich

Rand Paul, CPAC’s Rock Star, Wins Big

Rand Paul, CPAC’s Rock Star, Wins Big Rand Paul, CPAC’s Rock Star, Wins Big

A far-right, tax-hating, regulation-strangling libertarian wins over the faithful.

Mar 9, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Paul Ryan’s CPAC Speech Was Based on a Lie

Paul Ryan’s CPAC Speech Was Based on a Lie Paul Ryan’s CPAC Speech Was Based on a Lie

The kid in Ryan’s “full stomach…empty soul” CPAC speech is actually an advocate for free school lunches.

Mar 7, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

Confounding Expectations, CPAC Gives Christie a Standing ‘O’

Confounding Expectations, CPAC Gives Christie a Standing ‘O’ Confounding Expectations, CPAC Gives Christie a Standing ‘O’

Some Tea Party supporters grumble, but Christie has a strong reservoir of support at Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, DC.

Mar 7, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Obama Administration Gets It Precisely Wrong on Trade Policy

Obama Administration Gets It Precisely Wrong on Trade Policy Obama Administration Gets It Precisely Wrong on Trade Policy

The White House’s “2014 Trade Policy Agenda” rehashes failed ideas that harm rather than help economic renewal.

Mar 5, 2014 / John Nichols

Waltz for Lumumba

Waltz for Lumumba Waltz for Lumumba

The mayor of Jackson, Mississippi was a true revolutionary.

Mar 5, 2014 / Bhaskar Sunkara

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