1. the national interest
    The GOP’s Smart Plan to Avoid ChangeWho says winning is everything?
    By Jonathan Chait
  2. private citizens just trying to enjoy private life
    Hillary Clinton Finally Makes Support for Gay Marriage ExplicitWatch the video.
    By Dan Amira
  3. early and often
    Meet Obama’s Latest Controversial Cabinet NomineePrepare to be grilled, Tom Perez.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  4. cpac 2013 dispatch
    Jack Abramoff on CPAC, Anti-Corruption CrusadeWe spoke to the notorious lobbyist about his new pursuits.
    By Dan Amira
  5. cpac 2013 dispatch
    Some Conservatives Came to CPAC and Discovered That They Were Actually LiberalsAwkward.
    By Dan Amira
  7. cpac 2013 dispatch
    Makin’ Copies With Orly Taitz… of documents proving that President Obama is a Social Security fraud.
    By Dan Amira
  8. cpac 2013 dispatch
    Sarah Palin Holding a Big Gulp Is the New Statue of LibertyPalin drank from a Big Gulp at CPAC.
    By Dan Amira
  9. cpac 2013 dispatch
    Video: The Long Line for Ben Carson’s CPAC Book SigningWho? Ben Carson.
    By Dan Amira
  10. possible comebacks
    It’s Not Clear Why Anthony Weiner Spent $54,000 on Polling But he did do that.
    By Andre Tartar
  11. cpac 2013 dispatch
    Rick Santorum Is Not That Good at BasketballThe arcade kind with tiny balls.
    By Dan Amira
  12. cpac 2013 dispatch
    50-Person Poll: CPAC EditionDo we have a right to own bazookas? Should sodomy be illegal?
    By Dan Amira
  13. cpac 2013 dispatch
    Mitt Romney Loses Again, to LunchSome people at CPAC chose to eat instead of watch Romney’s first speech since the election.
    By Dan Amira
  14. the national interest
    AEI Scholar Demands Apology for Non-Wonk McCarthyiteApology is not forthcoming.
    By Jonathan Chait
  15. the national interest
    Rob Portman, Gay Marriage, and SelfishnessIs it too much to ask for a little introspection along with his newfound decency?
    By Jonathan Chait
  16. cpac 2013 dispatch
    Trump Delivers CPAC Speech to Half-Empty RoomOy.
    By Dan Amira
  17. oh new jersey
    Senator Menendez’s Relationship With Donor Goes From Shady to Possibly IllegalIt’s the subject of a grand jury investigation.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  18. cpac 2013 dispatch
    Can You Oppose Gay Marriage and Not Be a Bigot?“I don’t believe that many people in their hearts truly just don’t like gay people.”
    By Dan Amira
  19. cpac 2013 dispatch
    Fetus Dolls, Anti-Bloomberg Posters, and Other Things You’d See at CPACA basket full of Oliver North books!
    By Dan Amira
  20. cpac 2013 dispatch
    Why CPAC Is Playing Mumford & Sons and One Direction“We’re trying to ensure that the conference reflects our focus on youth.”
    By Dan Amira
  21. cpac 2013 dispatch
    About a Quarter of CPAC Literally Stands With RandAs in, for all nineteen minutes of his speech.
    By Dan Amira
  22. cpac 2013 dispatch
    National Organization for Marriage Believes in Gaylord ToleranceGaylord National Resort and Convention Center, where CPAC 2013 is being held.
    By Dan Amira
  23. Frank Rich: Surprise! Mitt As Robotic As ThoughtNote to GOP: Bartender photo-ops win elections.
    By Frank Rich
  24. the national interest
    Why Obama and Paul Ryan Will Never, Ever AgreeGetting to “no.”
    By Jonathan Chait
  25. international intrigue
    Here Is John Kerry Speaking Norwegian for Two SecondsIt’s not as good as his French.
    By Dan Amira
  26. photo op
    Seagal Hangs With Putin in RussiaThey watched a judo match.
    By Dan Amira
  27. other romneys
    The Romneys Are the New Kennedys, ContinuedMitt’s niece is thinking of running.
    By Dan Amira
  28. equal rites
    President Obama Admits That He Thinks Gay Marriage Is a Constitutional Right“We’re just gonna treat these folks differently because of who they are.”
    By Dan Amira
  29. early and awkward
    Don’t Insult Jack Lew by Calling Chuck Hagel’s Signature ‘Illegible’It takes hard work to have a signature that bad.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  30. political dynasties
    George P. Bush Announces He’s Running for Office, Gets Overshadowed by Beyoncé“Halo” has never been less inspiring.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  31. photo op
    Here Is Mitt Romney Having a Very Normal BirthdayEating a cupcake, wearing a dumb little hat.
    By Dan Amira
  32. stuck in the mittle
    Reince Priebus Courts African-Americans in Romney-Razed BrooklynThe RNC chair has some serious damage to repair.
    By Adam Martin
  33. early and often
    Paul Ryan’s New Budget Looks Oddly FamiliarExcept it works even faster — if Obamacare is repealed.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  34. america’s sweetheart
    Sarah Palin Writing ‘Fun, Festive’ Book About the War on ChristmasJust in time for the holiday shopping season.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  35. the third terminator
    Mayor Bloomberg Warns of ‘Uprising’ Over Cost of Homeless Shelters“The public at some point is going to say to their elected officials: ‘I don’t want to pay anymore.’”
    By Dan Amira
  36. nanny bloomberg
    What You Can and Can’t Drink Once the Giant-Soda Ban Begins Tomorrow A handy guide.
    By Dan Amira
  37. early and awkard
    Paul Ryan Is Still Trying to Repeal Obamacare“Well, that’s not going to happen,” says Chris Wallace.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  38. twitterverse
    Cory Booker Thinks the Government Should Follow His Example on TwitterBoehner needs to stock up on snow shovels.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  39. the bushes
    Jeb Bush Compares 2016 Speculation to CrackFor political reporters, anyway.
    By Andre Tartar
  40. jokes
    President Obama Was Pretty Funny at This Year’s Gridiron DinnerThough he did insist on a joke about Marco Rubio drinking water.
    By Andre Tartar
  41. christine quinn
    Christine Quinn Is Officially Running for MayorShe’s on a five-borough “walking and talking” tour today.
    By Chris Smith
  42. filibusters
    Rand Paul Thanks His Filibuster Pit Crew He couldn’t have done it without Ted Cruz’s tweet-reading.
    By Andre Tartar
  43. photo op
    George W. Bush Painted Himself As a DogThat’s our interpretation.
    By Dan Amira
  44. other romneys
    The Romneys Are the New Kennedys (Without the Long History of Winning Elections)George Scott Romney is thinking of running for office.
    By Dan Amira
  45. godwin’s law
    Mike Godwin on Godwin’s Law and Nazi ComparisonsYou know who else made laws?
    By Dan Amira
  46. ink-stained wretches
    Peggy Noonan Wishes Obama Had Done Some Kind of Stimulus-y Thing for JobsIf only that had happened.
    By Dan Amira
  47. the national interest
    The Rand Paul Moment Has ArrivedDidn’t Republicans hate this guy’s dad like five minutes ago? What happened?
    By Jonathan Chait
  48. it’s never too early to talk about 2016
    In Case Filibuster Didn’t Make It Clear, Rand Paul Is Mulling a 2016 RunHe’s “seriously” considering it.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  49. comings and goings
    Six Photos of Carl Levin’s Glasses Pretty Much Falling Off His FaceHe just announced his retirement.
    By Dan Amira
  50. the third terminator
    Mayor Bloomberg, Movie CurmudgeonHe hates movie trailers!
    By Dan Amira
  51. paulitics
    Every Book and Article Mentioned During Rand Paul’s FilibusterAll the pieces that got a shout-out during Rand Paul’s filibuster.
    By Stefan Becket
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