1. How ‘Negative Partisanship’ Has Transformed American PoliticsA new paper explains Bush, Obama, and Clinton’s 2016 prospects.
    By Jonathan Chait
  2. early and often
    Jeb Bush Eats Pie, Answers Questions About ChipotleHe made a jab at Hillary over her legendary burrito run.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  3. early and awkward
    Is The Simpsons Still Funny When Performed by Ted Cruz?It’s the ultimate test.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  4. Florida Mailman Now Banned From the CapitolThe gyrocopter pilot is also barred from flying an aircraft ever again.
    By Jaime Fuller
  5. David Brooks Is the White-Hot Center of D.C. GossipDigging into the acknowledgements page of the Times columnist’s latest book.
    By Jaime Fuller
  7. city politic
    How Far Will Preet Bharara Go in His War on Albany?First Sheldon Silver, now Dean Skelos. Who’s next?
    By Chris Smith
  8. the national interest
    Cliff Asness Struggles to Express Obamacare RageWall Street Journal gives wealthy, ignorant man op-ed in which to expose himself.
    By Jonathan Chait
  9. family politics
    George W. Bush: Mo’ Presidents in Your Family, Mo’ ProblemsHe says the big issue facing Jeb’s candidacy is “me.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  10. Harry Reid Calls GOP 2016 Hopefuls ‘Losers’Today’s episode of Harry Reid being Harry Reid.
    By Jaime Fuller
  11. the national interest
    Obviously Terrified Harry Reid Refuses to Finger Mafia AssailantsMore proof that conservatives have uncovered the true story behind his “exercise accident.”
    By Jonathan Chait
  12. Unscripted Hillary Clinton Still Feels Scripted“We’ve never seen her get a burrito before.”
    By Frank Rich
  13. Republicans Happy to Say (Sort of) Nice Things About Hillary, Anonymously“’Honestly, I was very impressed,’ said a top Iowa Republican, who completed the questionnaire anonymously in order to speak candidly.”
    By Jaime Fuller
  14. the national interest
    Is Neighborhood-Based Education Liberal?“We’re moving, just so she can belong to a better school.”
    By Jonathan Chait
  15. dad jokes
    Biden: Marco Rubio and I Are Going to Run Together (JK, JK)The vice-president isn’t sure if he wants to run yet.
    By Jaime Fuller
  16. 2016
    Chris Christie Is Ready to Be President“The only way you’re going to perform well is if you believe in your heart that you’re ready to be president.”
    By Jaime Fuller
  17. the national interest
    How Marco Rubio Got His Mojo BackHe had a brilliant inspiration: What if we try giving rich people enormous tax cuts?
    By Jonathan Chait
  18. gop 2016
    Marco Rubio Wants to Be the Same Kind of Candidate Obama Was in 2008He’s taking on a party elder and promising generational change.
    By Marin Cogan
  19. the national interest
    Uninsured Rate Falls Again for Random Reason Totally Unrelated to ObamacareIt’s America’s most inexplicable statistical trend.
    By Jonathan Chait
  20. hillary watch
    Hillary Clinton May Be Coming to a Gas Station Near YouShe’s driving to Iowa in a van.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  21. bill de blasio’s new york
    De Blasio Isn’t Quite Ready to Endorse ClintonFor those keeping score at home.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  22. Hillary Clinton Finally Said It: ‘I’m Running for President.’“I’m getting ready to do something, too. I’m running for president.”
    By Jaime Fuller
  23. the national interest
    Why Hillary Clinton Is Probably Going to Win the 2016 ElectionThis is not a toss-up.
    By Jonathan Chait
  24. detritus
    This Week in 2016 EphemeraFinding the best details from a week of campaign coverage. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  25. Guess What America Wanted to Read Last Week. (Not a Book About Andrew Cuomo.)About 400 copies of the new book about the New York governor were sold last week.
    By Jaime Fuller
  26. how tall is our next president
    The Internet Really Wants to Know How Tall Jeb Bush IsPeople also have a burning desire to know how old the 2016 presidential candidates are.
    By Jaime Fuller
  27. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Finally Talks About the Iran Deal“I’m neither for nor against it.”
    By Jaime Fuller
  28. the national interest
    Crazy, Unpopular Ted Cruz Is Also DishonestCrazy, evasive, and evil is no way to go through life, son.
    By Jonathan Chait
  29. Senate Building Super-Secret Spy Encyclopedia“There are hundreds of programs we have found … sprinkled all over. Many people in the departments don’t even know [they] are going on.”
    By Jaime Fuller
  30. Queen Finally Makes BFF Mike Bloomberg a KnightHe has “always admired the sophistication and fortitude of the British people.”
    By Jaime Fuller
  31. Chelsea Manning Gives First Prison Interview to Cosmopolitan She did not discuss WikiLeaks. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  32. Cuba Loves Barack Obama Way More Than It Loves the CastrosA new Fusion poll shows what Cuban residents think of normalizing relations with the U.S.
    By Jaime Fuller
  33. the national interest
    Dick Cheney’s Ongoing Descent Into Insanity Accidentally Clarifies Iran DebateThank God this crazy man never had the chance to actually implement his ideas. Oh, wait.
    By Jonathan Chait
  34. playing catch-up
    Everyone Is Trying to Spin the Iran Deal Like Crazy Before Congress Comes BackErnest Moniz holds a press conference, and Republicans keep grumbling.
    By Jaime Fuller
  35. Chris Christie’s Newest Tactic to Win Over Reporters: Make Them PastaThe New Jersey governor goes on Pasta and Politics. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  36. tribes
    The Branches of the Bushes: A Family TreeFive generations. Two presidents (and counting). And just about every elite profession you can name.
    By Matt Giles
  37. windy city politics
    Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Wins Second Term in RunoffBeating Jesús “Chuy” Garcia, who hoped to become the city’s first Latino mayor.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  38. feuds
    Jeb Bush Is Not a Scientist, and He Knows Matt Damon Isn’t One EitherSo he should stop getting people riled up about fracking.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  39. the national interest
    Rand Paul Promises to Illegally Trade Weapons for Hostages With IranIf we take him at his word, anyway.
    By Jonathan Chait
  40. exclusive preview of sotu 2016 soundbites
    Obama Releases Second-Term Stress by Beating Professional Athletes at Basketball… and following that with some trash talk. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  41. early and awkward
    Rand Paul — Sorry, Doctor Rand Paul — Is Running for PresidentNot that you had any doubts.
    By Jaime Fuller
  42. the national interest
    The Unexamined Bias Behind Rolling Stone’s Rape Reporting DisasterColumbia Journalism Review evades the most obvious question: Why?
    By Jonathan Chait
  43. yes we cornhole
    Stop the NSA From Spying on You With an Official Rand Paul Laptop-Camera BlockerBrowsing through the merchandise at the Rand Paul Store.
    By Jaime Fuller
  44. much interesting
    Rand Paul Is Interesting, Said EveryoneSometimes, it feels like the only adjective people have been able to apply to the soon-to-be candidate.
    By Jaime Fuller
  45. paulitics
    How Rand Paul Tried to Distance Himself From His DadTheir relationship is fine, but the senator has grown increasingly agitated by talk of his “daddy issues.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  46. crying children
    7 Kids Who Did Not Enjoy the WH Easter Egg RollSometimes, the White House can be a dark place. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  47. he likes things that are fun
    Mitt Romney’s NCAA Bracket Is Probably Better Than YoursThe former presidential candidate predicted Wisconsin vs. Duke. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  48. early and often
    Is Hillary Clinton Any Good at Running for President?And how much does it matter, anyway?
    By Jason Zengerle
  49. early and often
    Is Hillary Clinton Any Good at Running for President?And how much does it matter, anyway?
    By Jason Zengerle
  50. for politicians every day is april fools
    Celebrating 20 Years of Fake Campaign WebsitesWho could forget classic fake website NewtWatch?
    By Jaime Fuller
  51. city politic
    Chuck Schumer Gets a Head Start on His New Job – Whatever It Turns Out to BeThe New York senator has been tapped for a leadership position after Harry Reid retires. But will his way doing of things work in a (probably) very different political environment?
    By Chris Smith
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