1. early and often
    Daily Intelligencer Liveblogs the First Democratic DebateIt’ll be a more serious, policy-focused discussion — assuming Joe Biden doesn’t make a surprise appearance.
  2. the national interest
    New Reason to Ignore Climate Dumber Than Old OneDeconstructing the emergence of a painfully stupid talking point.
    By Jonathan Chait
  3. early and often
    The Absolute Moron’s Guide to the First Democratic DebateClinton, Sanders, and the rest of the Democrats prepare for the election’s first Trump-free showdown.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  4. jesus christie
    Strongman Chris Christie Fully Prepared to Start WWIII“Don’t try me.”
    By Caroline Bankoff
  5. the national interest
    Was Arne Duncan Secretly Obama’s Boss All Along?If the president only knew about his administration’s terrible education policies!
    By Jonathan Chait
  7. Rubio, Not Trump, Is Now the Defining Figure in the GOP RaceHe’s not the most bombastic candidate, but he’s the most talented. 
    By Benjamin Wallace-Wells
  8. the national interest
    Why Republicans Need Paul Ryan As House SpeakerHe’s an ideological zealot and a tactical pragmatist.
    By Jonathan Chait
  9. media
    How the Media Is Handling Kevin McCarthy’s Rumored AffairOutside conservative media, mostly with vague innuendo.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  10. can u not
    Ben Carson Tries to Top Himself, Blames Holocaust on Gun ControlIt’s a popular theory, though it’s been repeatedly debunked.
    By Jonah Shepp
  11. joetorious
    More Clues That Joe Biden Is Definitely, Maybe Running for PresidentHis team met with the DNC to learn about election rules.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  12. congress
    How the Right Is Reacting to the House Leadership CrisisSome don’t mind the chaos because “electing McCarthy was the real worse scenario.”
    By Jonah Shepp
  13. anecdotes
    Ben Carson Once Bravely ‘Redirected’ a Gunman to Someone Else “I just said, ‘I believe that you want the guy behind the counter.’”
    By Caroline Bankoff
  14. the national interest
    Ben Carson Has Absolutely No Idea What the Debt Limit IsThe second-place Republican candidate is even crazier and less informed than the first-place Republican candidate.
    By Jonathan Chait
  15. early and often
    Democrats to Launch Gun-Control Push That’s Almost Certain to FailThey’re eager to show they’re willing to take action, even if Republicans won’t consider new gun restrictions.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  16. early and often
    Rupert Murdoch Praises Ben Carson, Who Would Be a ‘Real Black President’Spoiler alert: Obama was imaginary the whole time.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  17. the national interest
    Hillary Clinton Pretends to Oppose Pacific Trade Deal [Updated]No way an obviously calculated flip-flop could backfire by somehow tarnishing her reputation.
    By Jonathan Chait
  18. the national interest
    Hillary Clinton Is Reliving Al Gore’s NightmareIdealistic challenger, sagging polls, endless scandal, Clinton fatigue … it’s déjà vu.
    By Jonathan Chait
  19. legacies
    The Paradox of the First Black PresidentAs the historic administration nears its final year, African-American leaders debate: Did Barack Obama do enough for his own community?
    By Jennifer Senior
  20. legacies
    The Paradox of the First Black PresidentAs the historic administration nears its final year, African-American leaders debate: Did Barack Obama do enough for his own community?
    By Jennifer Senior
  21. early and often
    Hillary Is Done Playing Defense, But Emailgate Won’t Go AwayA second IT firm was backing up her email, and now it’s providing information to the FBI.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  22. early and often
    Bill Clinton Explains Donald Trump’s ‘Macho’ Appeal on ColbertAnd why Bernie Sanders is so popular.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  23. early and often
    The 2016 Race Is Devolving Into a Prank WarClinton sent her GOP rivals copies of Hard Choices.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  24. the national interest
    Marco Rubio Not Sure What Century Bush Administration Took PlaceHe was only off by one century.
    By Jonathan Chait
  25. trump cards
    Trump Tries to Humiliate Rubio With Water-Bottle Prank, FailsBut he did remind the world that Trump Ice is real.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  26. early and often
    Could Congress Actually Pass New Gun-Control Laws?Harry Reid is proposing a new push for background checks, but the issue has only grown more divisive.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  27. stuck in the mittle
    Ann Romney Crushes Lingering ‘Mitt 2016’ Hopes“We made the right decision,” to get out of the race, she says.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  28. early and often
    Hillary Clinton Turns Kevin McCarthy’s Benghazi Gaffe Into a TV AdTo bolster her claim that Republicans are conspiring against her.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  29. early and often
    Clinton Tacks to Sanders’s Left With New Gun-Control PushShe’ll call for legislative and executive action to close loopholes.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  30. jesus christie
    Chris Christie Still Prefers Death to Serving in Congress“I would rather jump off the Brooklyn Bridge,” he says.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  31. politics
    Jason Chaffetz Will Challenge Kevin McCarthy for Speaker of the HouseHe’ll be the underdog, but still represents the first viable threat to McCarthy and the GOP Establishment.
    By Chas Danner
  32. the national interest
    Jeb Bush’s ‘Stuff Happens’ Response Was FineLeave the poor man alone. He’s at 4 percent.
    By Jonathan Chait
  33. the national interest
    House Conservatives Finally Got Boehner’s ScalpThe Planned Parenthood videos brought down an unintended target.
    By Jonathan Chait
  34. the national interest
    India’s Climate-Change Plan Means Your Grandkids Might Not Be UnderwaterThe world’s soon-to-be-largest country steps up.
    By Jonathan Chait
  35. oh congress!
    Debt-Ceiling Derby Coming Back to D.C. Next MonthThe debt limit needs to be raised by November 5.
    By Jonah Shepp
  36. early and often
    Carson Okay With Non-Practicing Muslim on CourtAnd he’d like to investigate Muslim federal judge Abdul Kallon.
    By Jonah Shepp
  37. oh congress!
    Congress Avoids Government Shutdown, For NowThe bill will only keep the government funded through December.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  38. What Happened to That Meeting Between Donald Trump and Roger Ailes?There hasn’t been one — and it doesn’t look like there will be. 
    By Gabriel Sherman
  39. early and often
    Rand Paul Reminds Ted Cruz That No One in the Senate Likes HimFinally, a 2016 beef that doesn’t involve Trump.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  40. early and often
    No State Has Found Proof of Fetal-Tissue SalesThe undercover videos sparked a number of state investigations.
    By Nathan Pemberton
  41. early and often
    Ben Carson Says He’d Run As an Independent, Remembers Stupid GOP PledgeOops.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  42. trump cards
    Donald Trump Is the Boy Who Cried ‘I’m Boycotting Fox News’He’ll appear on The O’Reilly Factor this week.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  43. oh congress!
    Fellow Senators Have Had It With Ted Cruz and His Government ShutdownThey advanced a bipartisan measure that will keep the government funded.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  44. Here Is a Photo of Obama and Putin Taking Part in a Very Fierce Rosé ToastDiplomacy.
    By Jaime Fuller
  45. the national interest
    Marco Rubio: I’m Not a Sinologist, Man“Yes, my response to China’s cap-and-trade plan is … HEY, LOOK OVER THERE!”
    By Jonathan Chait
  46. the national interest
    Donald Trump’s Tax Plan Is Just Another Huge Tax Cut for the RichTurns out his populist talk was phony. Who’d have guessed?
    By Jonathan Chait
  47. early and often
    Carson Okay With Muslims, If They Reject BeliefsHe claims, probably correctly, that most of America agrees with him.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  48. the national interest
    Why Are Republicans the Only Climate-Science-Denying Party in the World?Other countries have conservative parties that are sane. What did we do to deserve this?
    By Jonathan Chait
  49. politics
    How the Right Is Reacting to John Boehner’s ResignationA look at the conservative commentary regarding the Speaker’s impending departure, and what it might mean for the future of the GOP.
    By Chas Danner
  50. politics
    The Problem With Government HandoutsJeb Bush is worried about too many Americans getting too much “free stuff.”
    By Annie Lowrey
  51. the national interest
    Conservatives Hated Boehner Because He Couldn’t Get Rid of ObamaNot because he disagreed with their goals.
    By Jonathan Chait
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