1. politics
    Senators Mitch McConnell and Harry Reid Surprise No One and Take Top Senate JobsSame old faces, just new job titles.
    By Jen Kirby
  2. the national interest
    Did the Author of Obamacare Admit It’s Evil?Jonathan Gruber needs to stop appearing in secret videos. They’re a terrible medium.
    By Jonathan Chait
  3. early and awkward
    George W. Bush Calls Bill Clinton His ‘Brother From Another Mother’They’ve been teasing each other on social media.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  4. the national interest
    Too Many Charlie Cooks2014 Charlie Cook versus 2009 Charlie Cook.
    By Jonathan Chait
  5. the national interest
    China Tries to Save Earth; Republicans FuriousThey swore it could never happen.
    By Jonathan Chait
  7. the national interest
    Ben Stein’s Search for the Mythical Republican Racist Is Finally OverIt was always where you least expect to find it.
    By Jonathan Chait
  8. the national interest
    Yes, the Republican Obamacare Strategy Will Kill PeopleMan points out repealing Obamacare will kill him; conservatives enraged.
    By Jonathan Chait
  9. 2016
    W. Says Jeb Might Run for President This looks like a family preparing to attempt a presidential hat trick.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  10. comings and goings
    Meet Loretta Lynch, Obama’s Nominee for U.S. Attorney GeneralThe front-runner to replace Eric Holder would be the first black woman to hold the job.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  11. city politic
    Why Has the NYPD Been Airing So Many Grievances in the Press Lately?Maybe all the noise is an indication of how hard it is to enforce a political agenda and the laws at the same time.
    By Chris Smith
  12. the national interest
    Supreme Court to Hear Newest, Craziest Legal Challenge to ObamacareA completely fair and highly opinionated explainer.
    By Jonathan Chait
  13. islamic state watch
    Obama Sending 1,500 More Troops to Help Against ISIS in IraqThe White House is also requesting another $5.6 billion.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  14. The Man Behind the Red Win in Blue MarylandRuss Schriefer redeemed himself and Jim Messina tarnished his record.
    By Reid Cherlin
  15. the national interest
    Reading Is Fundamental, Charles C.W. CookeNational Review writes entire column about me based on mistakes.
    By Jonathan Chait
  16. the national interest
    Salon Writer Condemns Arithmetic As RacistWendy Davis exit polling truthers.
    By Jonathan Chait
  17. the national interest
    Boehner Makes Immigration Offer Obama Can’t RefuseHe is willing to vote on a bill, maybe, but probably not.
    By Jonathan Chait
  18. horrible racists
    CSPAN Caller Lets It Slip That Republicans ‘Hate That N*gger Obama’The problem with live political television.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  19. the national interest
    You’ll Never Guess What the New GOP Proposals Would Do to the DeficitJohn Boehner and Mitch McConnell have some ideas.
    By Jonathan Chait
  20. early and often
    Liberal Policies Win; Liberal Candidates LoseThe vast majority of Americans hold muddled political opinions. 
    By Annie Lowrey
  21. politics
    Obama and the 6-Year ItchIt’s not unusual for Americans to weary of the president in his second term. But rarely does the rejection happen so rapidly. 
    By Benjamin Wallace-Wells
  22. city politic
    How Cuomo Played the Working Families PartyThe left-leaning party trusted the governor’s promises. Maybe they shouldn’t have.
    By Chris Smith
  23. tech
    CNN Election Team Hides iPads Behind Sponsored Microsoft TabletsApple wins again.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  24. early and awkward
    Karl Rove, Fox News Rub in Republican DominationRevenge for 2012.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  25. the national interest
    The Democrats Have Two Choices Now: Gridlock or AnnihilationWell, that could have gone better.
    By Jonathan Chait
  26. midterms 2014
    The Midterm Elections Gave Republicans a Lot to Celebrate, But No MandateDemocrats got crushed, but the GOP is still facing real challenges.
    By Marin Cogan
  27. legalize it
    The Other Big Winner Last Night Was Legal WeedSilver linings (or at least something to dull the pain).
    By Joe Coscarelli
  28. paulitics
    Rand Paul Repeatedly Taunted ‘Hillary’s Losers’ on Election NightHe even made a Facebook album.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  29. early and often
    Follow the 2014 Midterms Live With Daily IntelligencerGet all the latest election results here.
    By Margaret Hartmann, Marin Cogan, and Annie Lowrey
  30. early and awkward
    The Most Perfectly Awkward Photos From Election DayA Mitch McConnell photobomb, a butt crack, a butt pat, and more!
    By Joe Coscarelli
  31. the national interest
    In Defense of Black VotersYes, they still need defending.
    By Jonathan Chait
  32. Coach K Says Obama’s Gameplan Against ISIS SucksThe Duke general has a war critique in the form of a basketball metaphor.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  33. early and awkward
    Indicted Staten Island Congressman Lands Worst Endorsements EverBully Michael Grimm is probably keeping his job.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  34. early and often
    The 12 Most Interesting Midterm Races to Watch TonightWhat you need to know to keep up with the Election Night drama.
    By Joe Coscarelli and Margaret Hartmann
  35. early and often
    Andrew Cuomo’s Next Campaign Is Just Getting StartedThe battle for how New York will be governed starts after Election Day.
    By Chris Smith
  36. the national interest
    This Terrible Joke Explains the Midterm ElectionsGo home, Washington, you’re drunk.
    By Jonathan Chait
  37. politics
    Grassley: Dairy Queen Is ‘Good for U Kno What’No, actually, we don’t know what.
    By Jessica Roy
  38. midterms 2014
    Quiz: How Well Do You Know the 2014 Midterm Elections?If you know we’re voting next week, you’re ahead of the game.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  39. trail mix
    5 Actually Interesting Things You Missed in This Weekend’s Midterm RacesA gubernatorial candidate bows out, and Taylor Swift makes a surprising appearance.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  40. the national interest
    There’s Only One Thing at Stake in the Senate RaceBut it’s a pretty big thing.
    By Jonathan Chait
  41. 6 Actually Interesting Things You Missed in Thursday’s Midterm Races In which Lena Dunham urges girls to vote and Scott Brown gets a geography lesson.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  42. white men with money
    At Least Lindsey Graham Knows His Audience“I’m trying to help you with your tax status.”
    By Joe Coscarelli
  43. the sports section
    Michael Jordan Thinks Obama Is a ‘Shitty’ Golfer“I never said he wasn’t a great politician…”
    By Joe Coscarelli
  44. the national interest
    Confessions of a ‘Partyist’: Yes, I Judge Your PoliticsI don’t hate Republicans, but I don’t really want them to marry my kids.
    By Jonathan Chait
  45. trail mix
    7 Actually Interesting Things You Missed in Wednesday’s Midterm RacesJeb Bush, Hillary Clinton, and Rand Paul provide preliminary 2016 drama.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  46. early and awkward
    Neither Staten Island Congressional Candidate Can Name the Last Book They ReadThe best moment from last night’s debate.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  47. amazing coincidences
    How to Not Investigate a Prostitution ScandalMeet David Nieland.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  48. the national interest
    Fox News Doctor Calls for ‘American Jihad’Keith Ablow really loves America.
    By Jonathan Chait
  49. trail mix
    5 Actually Interesting Things You Missed in Tuesday’s Midterm Races A primer for the uninformed and unenthused.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  50. the national interest
    Mitch McConnell Afraid to Vote to Repeal ObamacareBawk-bawk-bawk.
    By Jonathan Chait
  51. the national interest
    Janet Yellen Mentions Inequality; Conservatives ScandalizedShe said “Jehovah”! Stone her!
    By Jonathan Chait
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