Political Figures

If Weiner Resigns, David Vitter Should Go Too If Weiner Resigns, David Vitter Should Go Too

The GOP hosts a fancy fundraiser for the disgraced Senator Vitter while demanding Representative Weiner’s immediate resignation.

Jun 9, 2011 / Leslie Savan

Has Obama Found a Replacement for Elizabeth Warren at the CFPB? Has Obama Found a Replacement for Elizabeth Warren at the CFPB?

The Obama Administration seems determined to push Elizabeth Warren out the door at the very moment it needs her the most.

Jun 9, 2011 / Ari Berman

On Weinergate: Why Weiner’s Not a Victim On Weinergate: Why Weiner’s Not a Victim

This isn't about Anthony Weiner's marriage or sex life. I’m angry he would risk his important role in the public debate by knowingly giving strangers access to such embarrass...

Jun 8, 2011 / Dana Goldstein

On Weinergate: Before Throwing Stones… On Weinergate: Before Throwing Stones…

Journalists who embolden Andrew Breitbart by treating this gossip as serious news should think twice.

Jun 8, 2011 / Amanda Marcotte

Obama: You’re Your Only Hope

Obama: You’re Your Only Hope Obama: You’re Your Only Hope

It's too late for Obama to turn around the economy. But to win re-election, he better expose what Republican plans to cut spending will really do.

Jun 8, 2011 / The Editors

Anthony Weiner and the ‘How Can You Be So Stupid?’ Question

Anthony Weiner and the ‘How Can You Be So Stupid?’ Question Anthony Weiner and the ‘How Can You Be So Stupid?’ Question

After Gary Hart, Bill Clinton, John Ensign, David Vitter, Eliot Spitzer, Arnold Schwarzenegger, John Edwards and more—why don’t politicians learn?

Jun 7, 2011 / Leslie Savan

Can LBJ-Style Toughness Save Barack Obama? Can LBJ-Style Toughness Save Barack Obama?

If the institutional norms of 2009 matched those of 1967, Barack Obama would be hailed as one of this country’s great liberal presidents.

Jun 6, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie

Senate Republicans Block Yet Another Well-Qualified Obama Nominee Senate Republicans Block Yet Another Well-Qualified Obama Nominee

The rejection of Nobel Prize–winning economist Peter Diamond for the Fed Board illustrates how the GOP is systematically blocking well-qualified Obama nominees.

Jun 6, 2011 / Ari Berman

One if by Misstatement, Two if by Ignorant: Palin Gets an ‘F’ in American History One if by Misstatement, Two if by Ignorant: Palin Gets an ‘F’ in American History

She's got Paul Revere riding on the wrong side of the Revolution.

Jun 4, 2011 / John Nichols

When Obama Imposed a No-Touch Zone on DSK When Obama Imposed a No-Touch Zone on DSK

Pepe le Pew meets Michelle.

May 27, 2011 / Leslie Savan

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