Andrew Cuomo’s Watergate? Andrew Cuomo’s Watergate?
US attorney Preet Bharara has warned the governor that he could be investigated for obstruction of justice.
Jul 31, 2014 / Stephen Gillers
Christie Dogged by Pension Protests on Eve of Another New Hampshire Visit Christie Dogged by Pension Protests on Eve of Another New Hampshire Visit
The New Jersey governor may hope to leave the state’s troubles and Bridgegate behind him, but that may be harder than it seems.
Jul 31, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Did Hillary Clinton Just Join the Neocons on Iran Policy? Did Hillary Clinton Just Join the Neocons on Iran Policy?
She tells CNN that she might favor “no enrichment for Iran” nuclear program.
Jul 28, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Paul Ryan Has Some Big (Mostly Bad) Ideas for America’s Working Poor Paul Ryan Has Some Big (Mostly Bad) Ideas for America’s Working Poor
But at least his idea for expanding the EITC is a good one.
Jul 25, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Paul Ryan’s Faux Populism Isn’t Going to End Poverty or Reduce Inequality Paul Ryan’s Faux Populism Isn’t Going to End Poverty or Reduce Inequality
The 2012 vice presidential candidate is just trying to rebrand himself for 2016.
Jul 24, 2014 / John Nichols
How Should Obama Deal With a World Engulfed in War? How Should Obama Deal With a World Engulfed in War?
It isn't just a coincidence that the entire world seems to be at war at once. President Obama needs an army—of diplomats.
Jul 21, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Despite Scandals, Christie Gets Good Press in Iowa Despite Scandals, Christie Gets Good Press in Iowa
The New Jersey governor is crossing his fingers and hoping that scandals at home don’t blow up in his face.
Jul 21, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Who’s Behind ‘Reform Conservatism’? Who’s Behind ‘Reform Conservatism’?
The backers of the reformicons are mostly Wall Street and hedge fund types, naturally.
Jul 17, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
The Cheney Family Gets the Soprano Family Fade-to-Black Treatment The Cheney Family Gets the Soprano Family Fade-to-Black Treatment
When protesters interrupted an interview with the Cheneys to call the former vice president a war criminal, C-SPAN’s feed mysteriously cut out.
Jul 15, 2014 / Leslie Savan
Obama Fiddles While Gaza Burns Obama Fiddles While Gaza Burns
Sort of like what President Bush and Condi Rice did in January 2009
Jul 10, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss