1. photo op
    Child Does Not Feign Interest in President ObamaThat had to hurt.
    By Dan Amira
  2. the national interest
    Libertarian Republicans Want More LibertarianismAnd more tweeting. It’s a surefire formula for GOP revival.
    By Jonathan Chait
  3. the third terminator
    Barclays Center Perfect Setting for BloombergA monument to the Bloomberg years.
    By Chris Smith
  4. the bush years
    Dick Cheney: The World’s Most Perfect PersonHe can’t name his biggest fault because he never thinks about it.
    By Dan Amira
  5. the national interest
    How Obama’s New Early Learning Plan Could HappenA great idea with an actual chance of passage? Yes!
    By Jonathan Chait
  7. bqhatever
    Scott Brown Feels He Can ‘Make a Difference’ by Appearing on HannityAs he explains during his Fox News debut.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  8. scoops
    Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Run Confirmed by Greek-American News Agency [Updated]“I talked to her husband, and he confirmed it,” says a donor.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  9. early and awkward
    Despite Zany Guest Star, Obama’s State of the Union Ratings Take a NosediveIt was the second-lowest rated address on record.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  10. early and awkward
    Rubio Doesn’t Mention That He’s Trying to MoveHe did not mention this in his State of the Union response.
    By Dan Amira
  11. the national interest
    Marco Rubio Still Not a Scientist, ManTo clarify: He is a man. Just not a scientist.
    By Jonathan Chait
  12. state of disunion
    The State of the Union in GIFsYou want to watch these.
    By Dan Amira and Caroline Shin
  13. gun control
    NRA Gives Being Reasonable a Try in New AdStep one: Don’t mention the president’s kids.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  14. feuds
    Cory Booker’s Challenge Gave Frank Lautenberg the Will to Keep FightingA silver lining to the mayor’s gaffe.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  15. state of disunion
    What You Missed in the State of the Union SpeechThe highs and lows, the crying, the Fig Newtons.
    By Dan Amira
  16. the national interest
    The Three Things That Mattered in Obama’s State of the UnionAnd the many things that won’t.
    By Jonathan Chait
  17. state of disunion
    Full Text of Obama’s State of the Union AddressDon’t watch to watch it on TV? Here it is.
    By Dan Amira
  18. Not a Single Republican Voted to Move Chuck Hagel Nomination Out of CommitteeEspecially John McCain.
    By Dan Amira
  19. united we sit
    Congress Losing Interest in Bipartisan SeatingNot as many people are bringing “dates” from across the aisle to the State of the Union this year.
    By Dan Amira
  20. applause-fest
    Many Hands Clapping: How Did the State of the Union Become an Applause-Fest?It started with Reagan. But Democrats are now the worst offenders.
    By Andre Tartar
  21. secret muslims
    10 People Who Are Secret MuslimsPrince Charles? Hillary Clinton? Sure, yes.
    By Dan Amira
  22. the national interest
    Joe Scarborough Hates Moms, PowerPointToward a general theory of Morning Joe.
    By Jonathan Chait
  23. technological advances
    GOP Will Criticize Obama During the State of the UnionThey can’t wait for the two post-speech responses.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  24. the waiting game
    Members of Congress Camp Out All Day for a Chance to Meet the PresidentCongress has an impressive knack for doing nothing all day.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  25. bons mots
    Georgia Lawmaker Supports Freedom of Speech As Long As You Say Nice Things OnlyNo mean Photoshops, for sure.
    By Dan Amira
  26. the national interest
    Wow, Joe Scarborough Doesn’t Understand Economics at AllBut it’s okay because he’s really well versed in … uh …
    By Jonathan Chait
  27. photo op
    Joe Biden Has a Messed-Up Eye Now, Is Just As Cool As HillaryWithin: a very scary close-up shot of Biden’s eye.
    By Dan Amira
  28. the racie for gracie
    Quinn’s State of City Speech Targets DemocratsShe showed up with a posse.
    By Chris Smith
  29. early and awkward
    Ted Nugent Attending State of the UnionSo inspirational.
    By Dan Amira
  30. the national interest
    White Republican Debate Continues to RageYou demanded more John C. Calhoun discussion. You got it.
    By Jonathan Chait
  31. politics
    Lindsey Graham Threatens Holds on Hagel and Brennan NominationsHe wants more information on Benghazi.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  32. betrayals
    Ron Paul Sues Supporters for Control of RonPaul.comThe circus continues.
    By Andre Tartar
  33. politics
    Republicans Have Some Questions About Jack Lew’s Investment History But the White House isn’t worried.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  34. the racie for gracie
    Joe Lhota’s Mayoral Campaign ‘Won’t Want for Money’Billionaires pledge to back his “uphill battle.”
    By Andre Tartar
  35. the national interest
    Boehner Coins New Word; Budget Victory at Hand“Obamaquester”! It’s what the budget would be if it were an eighties-era fantasy movie.
    By Jonathan Chait
  36. early and awkward
    Condi Rice Hit This Lady in the Face With a Golf Ball(She’s okay.)
    By Dan Amira
  37. the national interest
    Dick Morris Looking for New Suckers to BilkHuckster plots next reinvention.
    By Jonathan Chait
  38. overanalysis
    Overanalyzing George W. Bush’s Painting of Himself Taking a ShowerSomeone hacked the Bush family e-mails.
    By Dan Amira
  39. John Brennan Says Administration Agonizes Over Drone StrikesAnd uses them only as a “last resort.”
    By Dan Amira
  40. photo op
    John Brennan Wears Bracelet for POW Bowe Bergdahl at Confirmation HearingAlso, 9/11 victims.
    By Dan Amira
  41. the national interest
    How Republicans Flipped on SequestrationIn the end, the Grover Norquists always win out in the Republican Party.
    By Jonathan Chait
  42. Protesters Disrupt Brennan Confirmation HearingNot an auspicious start.
    By Dan Amira
  43. the national circus
    Frank Rich on the National Circus: America Yawns at Obama’s Assassination PolicyFor most people, Zero Dark Thirty is just a movie.
    By Frank Rich
  44. jesus christie
    What Chris Christie Could Learn From William Howard TaftAbout, you know, being fat.
    By Dan Amira
  45. the national interest
    How Marco Rubio Has Taken Over the Republican PartyOr, Rubio is to Paul Ryan as Bush was to Cheney.
    By Jonathan Chait
  46. the national interest
    Republican Moderates Still Totally GutlessRepublican strategist fears censure by powerful GOP Haters and Cranks Caucus.
    By Jonathan Chait
  47. oh new jersey
    Sen. Menendez Suggested Feds Shouldn’t Be So Hard on His Shady Doctor FriendHe was dropping the senator’s name as a character witness.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  48. drone wars
    John Brennan to Face a Grilling Despite Obama’s Last-Minute Help [Updated]There are still plenty of questions for John Brennan.
    By Margaret Hartmann and Joe Coscarelli
  49. early and often
    Sean Eldridge’s Tough, But Not Impossible Path to CongressChris Hughes’s husband has money and powerful friends, however …
    By Chris Smith
  50. the supremes
    Sonia Sotomayor No Longer Interested in Bringing Cameras Into the Supreme Court“I think the process could be more misleading than helpful.”
    By Jordan G. Teicher
  51. private citizens just trying to enjoy private life
    Fox News: ‘Deerrrrrrp, Did Hillary Clinton Get a Face-Lift?’ [Updated]The first in what will surely be a long string of horrible sexist commentary on Hillary Clinton. 
    By Dan Amira
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