1. 2016
    Jeb Bush Staffer Resigns Over Online Comments About Race and ‘Sluts’Right to Rise PAC initially stood by him.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  2. Administration Turns Obama Anti-Semitism Gaffe Into Epic BlunderObama fumbles description of attack on kosher supermarket; teammates scoop up ball and run into own end zone.
    By Jonathan Chait
  3. the national interest
    So Obama Was Lying All Along About Gay Marriage. Is That Bad?Obama lied, nobody died. Is it okay, then?
    By Jonathan Chait
  4. You Can Now Read Jeb Bush’s Emails in e-Book FormatWhether you’d want to is a different question.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  5. hillary watch
    Republicans Are Pressuring Hillary Clinton to Enter the 2016 RaceYes, Republicans.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  7. political memoirs
    How Reggie Love Wrote the Bro-iest Portrait of Obama YetObama’s former body man on leaving the administration and that time the president barged in on him.
    By Marin Cogan
  8. the national interest
    Republicans Still Denying Bush Lied About IraqHe was cleared by all the committees that didn’t investigate him!
    By Jonathan Chait
  9. the national interest
    Paul Ryan Visited a Bookstore Once, So I Guess I Misjudged HimMy analysis of Ryan could not possibly account for him going to a bookstore.
    By Jonathan Chait
  10. 2016
    Working Families Party Wants to Draft Elizabeth Warren for 2016Which is awkward on multiple levels.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  11. encounter
    David Axelrod Has Some Thoughts on 2016This month, Obama’s chief optimist will release Believer, a memoir about his life in politics.
    By Marin Cogan
  12. the national interest
    Does the Economic Boom Prove Mitt Romney Was Right?You can probably guess the answer.
    By Jonathan Chait
  13. equal rites
    Boehner: House GOP Will Accept Supreme Court’s Decision on Gay MarriageThey’re not going to waste $2.3 million on preventing people from getting married … again.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  14. jesus christie
    Chris Christie Faces New Federal Criminal InvestigationA prosecutor claims he was fired for going after Christie’s political allies.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  15. the national interest
    Will Republicans Stop Beating Around the Bush?Bushism is back. Jeb Bush may follow.
    By Jonathan Chait
  16. stuck in the mittle
    Let’s Find a New Job for Mitt RomneyAmerica has some suggestions for the former candidate’s next career move.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  17. stuck in the mittle
    Aide Denies Romney Made Racial Remark in Election Night Call to ObamaBut he did say something vaguely passive-aggressive.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  18. the national circus
    The National Circus: Will the Anti-Science Wing Tear the GOP Apart?The recent anti-vaccination debate proves it could be a big liability for 2016.
    By Frank Rich
  19. the national interest
    How Democrats Became the Child-Care PartyThe future of the welfare state takes shape.
    By Jonathan Chait
  20. jesus christie
    Chris Christie Stars in Lifestyles of a Rich and Famous GovernorFeaturing Champagne, parties with Bono, and lots of private jet rides.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  21. the national interest
    Of Course Rand Paul Thinks Vaccines Might Cause AutismHe’s not a doctor, but — wait, he actually is a doctor. My God.
    By Jonathan Chait
  22. the national interest
    Chris Christie: Scientists Have a Point About Vaccines, But So Do Crazy PeopleTeach the controversy.
    By Jonathan Chait
  23. the national interest
    Paul Ryan’s Most Shameless Lie EverSheriff of Nottingham attacks Robin Hood for helping the rich at expense of the poor.
    By Jonathan Chait
  24. the national interest
    The Huffington Post Should Fire Barack ObamaWhy do they keep publishing this failed blogger?
    By Jonathan Chait
  25. the national interest
    Secret Confessions of the Anti-Anti-P.C. MovementIn their hearts, they know I’m right.
    By Jonathan Chait
  26. paulitics
    Rand Paul Releases Skit Mocking Jeb Bush and Hillary ClintonThe senator’s social-media trolling gets more sophisticated.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  27. Obama Sounds Excited About Romney’s Possible 2016 CampaignBut he was probably being sarcastic.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  28. presidential race 2016
    Lindsey Graham Officially Dips Toe Into 2016 Presidential WatersAfter hinting at it for months.
    By Katie Zavadski
  29. the national interest
    Why Benjamin Netanyahu Lost His MindThe right-wing Zionist freak-out.
    By Jonathan Chait
  30. stuck in the mittle
    The ‘New Romney’ Is Funnier, Still Likes Attacking Clinton and ObamaHe previewed campaign No. 3 at a speech in Mississippi.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  31. the national interest
    Obama Budget Attacks Big Small GovernmentAmerica’s worst regulations now under scrutiny.
    By Jonathan Chait
  32. politics
    ‘Trashy’ Women at Fox News Offend Mike Huckabee’s Delicate SensibilitiesA real lady doesn’t drop F-bombs at work.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  33. politics
    Gay Alabama Legislator Threatens to Out Adulterous ColleaguesAfter they speak out against gay marriage.
    By Katie Zavadski
  34. the national interest
    Not a Very P.C. Thing to SayHow the language police are perverting liberalism.
    By Jonathan Chait
  35. the national interest
    Not a Very P.C. Thing to SayHow the language police are perverting liberalism.
    By Jonathan Chait
  36. the national interest
    Not a Very P.C. Thing to SayHow the language police are perverting liberalism.
    By Jonathan Chait
  37. the national interest
    Repealing Obamacare Would Be Extremely ImmoralYour not-very-tricky ethical dilemmas, answered.
    By Jonathan Chait
  38. oh albany!
    Report: Sheldon Silver to Step Down As Assembly SpeakerHe’ll let five Assembly Democrats take the reins.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  39. politics
    Obama Won’t Meet With Israeli PM During March VisitBut not because he’s spurning Israel.
    By Katie Zavadski
  40. the city politic
    Tallying the Damage From Sheldon Silver’s ArrestThe effects are enormous and already rippling through Albany and the state.
    By Chris Smith
  41. the national interest
    Why Climate-Science Denialism Should Disqualify Anyone From Holding OfficeLast night’s insane climate vote was really important.
    By Jonathan Chait
  42. 2016
    Bush and Romney to Meet This Week, Decide Who Gets to Run for PresidentProbably by making their families compete “in sport.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  43. hillary watch
    Hillary Unveils Terrible Putin ImpressionIt’s almost as bad as Bill’s take on Bono.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  44. politics
    Israeli Prime Minister Plans to Visit Congress House Speaker John Boehner invited Benjamin Netanyahu on his own.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  45. early and often
    Instead of One Awkward SOTU Response, GOP Offers 5Though it’s hard to see why anyone would want to film one.
    By Marin Cogan
  46. early and often
    What You Missed in the 2015 State of the Union A lot of congressional shaming and presidential sass.
    By Margaret Hartmann and Abraham Riesman
  47. Alleged Columbia Rapist ‘Dismayed and Disappointed’ by Accuser’s SOTU InvitationEmma Sulkowicz, who has been carrying a mattress in protest, was invited by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
    By Katie Van Syckle
  48. Bobby Jindal Shares Early Entry for Stupidest SOTU TweetWe’re pretty sure he knows how to spell you’re.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  49. early and awkward
    Saving Seats for the State of the UnionIt’s not allowed. But members of Congress do it anyway.
    By Marin Cogan
  50. What We Know About the 2015 State of the Union Way more than usual, thanks to the president’s “spoilers” tour.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  51. namaste
    The Congressman on a Quest to Make America More ZenDemocratic Representative Tim Ryan’s legislative agenda is all about promoting mindfulness. Will it work in Washington? 
    By Marin Cogan
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