1. rubio 2016?
    Marco Rubio Takes Obligatory Presidential Wannabe Trip to IsraelHe’s got a pretty A-list itinerary for a freshman senator.
    By Andre Tartar
  2. the world according to bloomberg
    Mayor Bloomberg Is Going After Pro-Gun Democrats His first target: Illinois’s Debbie Halvorson.
    By Andre Tartar
  3. private citizens just trying to enjoy private life
    Hillary Clinton Ditches Her Concussion GlassesShe’s back to the Hillary of old.
    By Dan Amira
  4. the national interest
    Will Conservatives Learn to Love Obama?The seeds of a reappraisal take root.
    By Jonathan Chait
  5. early and awkward
    Georgia Congressman Tom Price Regularly Attends Taylor Swift ConcertsKind of creepy.
    By Dan Amira
  7. no he cain’t
    Inevitable Thing Happens to Former GOP Presidential CandidateHerman Cain has signed with Fox News.
    By Dan Amira
  8. the national interest
    End in Sight for Chuck Hagel FiascoThis really didn’t work out as planned.
    By Jonathan Chait
  9. it’s never too early to talk about 2016
    Rahm Emanuel Might Run for President in 2016, Hasn’t Told His Friends YetAnd only if Hillary is sitting this one out.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  10. gun control
    Wayne LaPierre Missed an Important Point in the State of the UnionHe doesn’t think Obama’s pro-school safety.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  11. oh congress!
    Republican Senators Block Hagel Vote With Unprecedented FilibusterThough they’ll probably change their minds in ten days. 
    By Margaret Hartmann
  12. things that are not creepy
    Congressman Reveals Seemingly Shady Tweets Were Sent to Long-Lost Daughter This week on “All My Congressmen.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  13. photo op
    Child Does Not Feign Interest in President ObamaThat had to hurt.
    By Dan Amira
  14. the national interest
    Libertarian Republicans Want More LibertarianismAnd more tweeting. It’s a surefire formula for GOP revival.
    By Jonathan Chait
  15. the third terminator
    Barclays Center Perfect Setting for BloombergA monument to the Bloomberg years.
    By Chris Smith
  16. 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
  17. the national interest
    How Obama’s New Early Learning Plan Could HappenA great idea with an actual chance of passage? Yes!
    By Jonathan Chait
  18. bqhatever
    Scott Brown Feels He Can ‘Make a Difference’ by Appearing on HannityAs he explains during his Fox News debut.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. the national interest
    Marco Rubio Still Not a Scientist, ManTo clarify: He is a man. Just not a scientist.
    By Jonathan Chait
  23. state of disunion
    The State of the Union in GIFsYou want to watch these.
    By Dan Amira and Caroline Shin
  24. gun control
    NRA Gives Being Reasonable a Try in New AdStep one: Don’t mention the president’s kids.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  25. feuds
    Cory Booker’s Challenge Gave Frank Lautenberg the Will to Keep FightingA silver lining to the mayor’s gaffe.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  26. state of disunion
    What You Missed in the State of the Union SpeechThe highs and lows, the crying, the Fig Newtons.
    By Dan Amira
  27. the national interest
    The Three Things That Mattered in Obama’s State of the UnionAnd the many things that won’t.
    By Jonathan Chait
  28. 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
  29. Not a Single Republican Voted to Move Chuck Hagel Nomination Out of CommitteeEspecially John McCain.
    By Dan Amira
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. secret muslims
    10 People Who Are Secret MuslimsPrince Charles? Hillary Clinton? Sure, yes.
    By Dan Amira
  33. the national interest
    Joe Scarborough Hates Moms, PowerPointToward a general theory of Morning Joe.
    By Jonathan Chait
  34. technological advances
    GOP Will Criticize Obama During the State of the UnionThey can’t wait for the two post-speech responses.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  35. 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
  36. bons mots
    Georgia Lawmaker Supports Freedom of Speech As Long As You Say Nice Things OnlyNo mean Photoshops, for sure.
    By Dan Amira
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. the racie for gracie
    Quinn’s State of City Speech Targets DemocratsShe showed up with a posse.
    By Chris Smith
  40. early and awkward
    Ted Nugent Attending State of the UnionSo inspirational.
    By Dan Amira
  41. the national interest
    White Republican Debate Continues to RageYou demanded more John C. Calhoun discussion. You got it.
    By Jonathan Chait
  42. politics
    Lindsey Graham Threatens Holds on Hagel and Brennan NominationsHe wants more information on Benghazi.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  43. betrayals
    Ron Paul Sues Supporters for Control of RonPaul.comThe circus continues.
    By Andre Tartar
  44. politics
    Republicans Have Some Questions About Jack Lew’s Investment History But the White House isn’t worried.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  45. the racie for gracie
    Joe Lhota’s Mayoral Campaign ‘Won’t Want for Money’Billionaires pledge to back his “uphill battle.”
    By Andre Tartar
  46. 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
  47. early and awkward
    Condi Rice Hit This Lady in the Face With a Golf Ball(She’s okay.)
    By Dan Amira
  48. the national interest
    Dick Morris Looking for New Suckers to BilkHuckster plots next reinvention.
    By Jonathan Chait
  49. overanalysis
    Overanalyzing George W. Bush’s Painting of Himself Taking a ShowerSomeone hacked the Bush family e-mails.
    By Dan Amira
  50. John Brennan Says Administration Agonizes Over Drone StrikesAnd uses them only as a “last resort.”
    By Dan Amira
  51. photo op
    John Brennan Wears Bracelet for POW Bowe Bergdahl at Confirmation HearingAlso, 9/11 victims.
    By Dan Amira
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