1. party chat
    Danny Strong on Jane Fonda Playing Nancy Reagan“She’s in it for, like, a minute.”
    By Keertana Sastry
  2. the clintons
    Chelsea Clinton Is the James Franco of Presidential KidsShe has yet another job.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  3. the racie for gracie
    Clintons to New Yorkers: Stop Trying to Drag Us Into Your Mayoral ElectionThey won’t be running, or telling you who to vote for.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  4. the national interest
    New Crazy Black Republican Is Craziest Black Republican YetMeet E.W. Jackson, cutting-edge maniac.
    By Jonathan Chait
  5. other nugents
    Ted Nugent’s Brother Is UnexpectedAlso, he was the CEO of Revlon. 
    By Dan Amira
  7. photo op
    President Obama Feigns Interest in Justin Timberlake’s iPhoneHere’s what people are saying. 
    By Dan Amira
  8. other countries’ embarrassments
    53 People Who Think We Should Just ‘Leave Rob Ford Alone’The alleged crack-smoking mayor has defenders.
    By Dan Amira
  9. scary things
    Obama Administration’s War on Leakers Includes Reading Fox News’s E-mailsNot good for press freedom!
    By Joe Coscarelli
  10. the national interest
    Weekend GOP Almost-Impeachment UpdateThe big peach is not quite ripe yet.
    By Jonathan Chait
  11. early and awkward
    Obama Criticized for Not Acting on IRS Scandal He Didn’t Know AboutInstead, officials waited for the investigation results.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  12. severely conservative
    Questionable Theories From Va.’s GOP CandidateE.W. Jackson compares Planned Parenthood with the KKK, and other gems.
    By Adam Martin
  13. it’s never too early to talk about 2016
    Clinton 2016 Speculation Extends to Former StaffersApparently she won’t reassemble her losing 2008 team.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  14. the racie for gracie
    Jimmy McMillan Scores Coveted Papaya King EndorsementThe hot dog chain is all in for The Rent Is Too Damn High.
    By Adam Martin
  15. oh albany!
    Sleazy Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez Will Actually Resign on Monday [Updated]“Why should I try and hold out for another 3 1/2 weeks?”
    By Caroline Bankoff
  16. the racie for gracie
    Mayor Bloomberg Promises to Not Serve a Fourth Term, No Matter What“I will not be mayor, no matter what happens.”
    By Dan Amira
  17. feigning interest in mundane things
    President Obama Feigns Interest in Dredging EquipmentIt kind of looks like an octopus?
    By Dan Amira
  18. other countries’ embarrassments
    Rob Ford: Crack Allegation ‘Absolutely Not True’He claims it’s a Toronto ‘Star’ conspiracy against him. 
    By Dan Amira
  19. the national interest
    Republicans Shouldn’t Let the Facts Speak for ThemselvesUnleash the crazy!
    By Jonathan Chait
  20. other countries’ embarrassments
    21 Things Worth Knowing About Toronto’s Crack-Smoking Mayor, Rob FordRob Ford has gotten into approximately 1 million controversies. 
    By Dan Amira
  21. the national interest
    House Republicans Plot Debt-Ceiling StrategeryWhat if we demand Obama resign!? No? What if we demand he change his name to “Reagan”?
    By Jonathan Chait
  22. the racie for gracie
    Anthony Weiner Filmed Some Kind of Campaign VideoOr part of one, at least.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  23. photo op
    Evan Mathis of the Philadelphia Eagles Pees (or Fake Pees) on the IRSAnd posted the photo online. 
    By Dan Amira
  24. faqs
    Frequently Asked Questions About President Obama’s Umbrella MarinesWho are they, and why were they holding umbrellas?
    By Dan Amira
  25. anger management
    Four Other Times Obama Told America, ‘I’m Angry’AIG bonuses, oil spills, Secret Service sex scandals …
    By Dan Amira
  26. the national interest
    No, Obama — I Said More Bullsh*t, Not BulworthWorst Warren Beatty fantasy ever.
    By Jonathan Chait
  27. spy games
    Dianne Feinstein Is Pissed About Alleged CIA Agent Ryan Fogle’s ‘Stupid Wig’“To have anybody that represents us wandering around in that stupid wig…”
    By Dan Amira
  28. the national interest
    Moderate Rob Portman Not Quite Ready to ImpeachHe needs proof first. No, not proof. Evidence? Hints?
    By Jonathan Chait
  29. scandal-stained wretches
    Pretty Much Nobody Was Happy With the Benghazi Talking PointsEditing by committee can be frustrating.
    By Adam Martin
  30. the racie for gracie
    Weiner’s Longtime Consultant Refused to ReturnBut he says there’s “no trouble attracting interest.”
    By Adam Martin
  31. irs scandal
    The Acting Commissioner of the IRS Takes the FallSo long, Steve Miller, whoever you are. 
    By Dan Amira
  32. early and awkward
    Eric Holder Let Darrell Issa Know Just How Much He Hates Him Today“Shameful.”
    By Dan Amira
  33. How Obama Can Escape the Scandal CloudFlip-flopping! It never fails.
    By Jonathan Chait
  34. private citizens just trying to enjoy private life
    Romney Strategist: Hillary Would Lose Nomination(No, he doesn’t.)
    By Dan Amira
  35. the circus
    Frank Rich: GOP Finds a New WatergateThe GOP finds a new Watergate.
    By Frank Rich
  36. politics
    Can Christine Quinn Overshare Her Way to Mayor?In a race this tight, personal battles become a campaign weapon.
    By Chris Smith
  37. the national interest
    Romney Adviser: Everybody Loves Donald Trump! Right?More evidence that Stuart Stevens did not have access to solid polling data or brains.
    By Jonathan Chait
  38. early and awesome
    8 Things Michele Bachmann Is Saying to Her Google GlassShe was wearing a pair this morning. 
    By Dan Amira
  39. scandals
    The IRS Scandal Is Entering Fallout ModeRepublicans call for blood, and Democrats don’t hush them.
    By Adam Martin
  40. bad comparisons
    The IRS Scandal: Not at All NixonianWhy this is a terrible, terrible comparison. 
    By Dan Amira
  41. early and awkward
    Watch Jay Carney Dodge QuestionsIt was a rough day for Jay Carney. 
    By Dan Amira and Sarah Frank
  42. early and awkward
    David Paterson Could Run for CongressHe doesn’t rule out running for Charlie Rangel’s seat. 
    By Dan Amira
  43. private citizens just trying to enjoy private life
    Hillary Will Admit to Being Lesbian, Site ClaimsThe National Enquirer has a “scoop” from a “family insider.”
    By Dan Amira
  44. truth bombing
    Truth-Bombing Joe Biden’s Chocolate Bullet Claims“If we had guns that shot chocolate … “
    By Dan Amira
  45. the racie for gracie
    Christine Quinn Thought Bulimia ‘Seemed Like the Greatest Idea I Had Ever Heard’She opened up to the Times about her past battles with bulimia and alcoholism. 
    By Dan Amira
  46. the national interest
    Give Back that Pulitzer, Wall Street Journal Editorial PageA long, loud screaming campaign against Obamacare ends in a quiet “whoops.”
    By Jonathan Chait
  47. the spies among us
    Apparently the CIA Recruits Russian Spies With a Spammy Form Letter“Dear friend … “
    By Dan Amira
  48. scandals
    Cincinnati IRS Office Also Released Confidential Documents to Reporters Nine unapproved tax-exemption applications were sent to ProPublica.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  49. early and awkward
    RNC’s Florida Latino Outreach Head Turns Democrat, Citing ‘Intolerance’Thanks to that Heritage Foundation study and its author.
    By Adam Martin
  50. Obama Calls Benghazi Accusations a ‘Sideshow’He calls it a “sideshow.”
    By Dan Amira
  51. Rubio Demands Resignation of Nonexistent IRS CommissionerOr maybe there is an IRS commissioner, and the government has duped us into thinking otherwise.
    By Jonathan Chait
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