1. early and awkward
    Listen to Mitch McConnell Ignore Gun QuestionHe also clears his throat.
    By Dan Amira
  2. Heilemann on Weak State and Local Gun LawsWeak local gun laws are made weaker still by the absence of federal enforcement, Heilemann said.
    By Sarah Frank
  3. Frank Rich: America’s Other Original SinThe struggle to make America safer will take decades. Is Newtown the start?
    By Frank Rich
  4. comings and goings
    The GOP Is About to Have the Only Black Senator in the CountryCongressman Tim Scott will be appointed to the Senate.
    By Dan Amira
  5. Joe ‘Dead Aim’ Manchin Sounds Ready to Ban Assault WeaponsHe’s a favorite of the NRA.
    By Dan Amira
  7. the national interest
    The Bracing Political Reality of Gun ControlThe long, steep path ahead.
    By Jonathan Chait
  8. Obama on Newtown: ‘We’re Not Doing Enough’The president exhorted the nation to unspecified change.
    By Adam Martin
  9. gun control
    Feinstein to Introduce Assault Weapons Ban“It can be done,” she said. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  10. get well soon
    Hillary Clinton Fainted It seems like she’s okay. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  11. cabinet concerns
    Obama May Have Already Chosen Kerry for StateSources say it’s “basically a done deal.” 
    By Andre Tartar
  12. takedowns
    Cory Booker Called a Bogus SuperheroThe paper slammed the Newark mayor like Chris Christie will if he has to.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  13. the national interest
    Everybody Misinformed About Right to WorkI’m pretty sure my calm explanation of labor law will make everybody stop being angry about Michigan.
    By Jonathan Chait
  14. imagined conversations
    How Kim Jong-un Watched the Rocket LaunchAn imagined conversation.
    By Dan Amira
  15. stoners
    Obama Won’t Fight Legal Pot, But Doesn’t Quite Support It“We’ve got bigger fish to fry,” he told Barbara Walters.
    By Dan Amira
  16. coming and goings
    Republicans Are All of a Sudden Big Fans of John KerryAt least he’s not Susan Rice.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  17. birth control
    Jindal Endorses Over-the-Counter Birth ControlHe calls for “the end of birth-control politics.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  18. comings and goings
    Susan Rice Will Not Be Secretary of StateShe withdrew her name from consideration this afternoon.
    By Dan Amira
  19. Frank Rich on the National Circus: America’s Real Fiscal CrisisWho’s really hurting workers? The Koch brothers, for starters.
    By Frank Rich
  20. the national interest
    Is Obama Punishing the GOP Because He’s Mean?It’s an increasingly popular Republican theory.
    By Jonathan Chait
  21. disasters
    House Republicans Content to Make Hurricane Sandy Victims Wait for AidThey think $60 billion seems like a bit much.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  22. the national interest
    Raising the Medicare Retirement Age Still SuckyBut not totally-unacceptable-sucky.
    By Jonathan Chait
  23. bons mots
    Cambodian Prime Minister Makes World’s Best Appeal for Gay ToleranceIt has something to do with “racing vehicles.”
    By Dan Amira
  24. early and awkward
    Arrest of Senator’s Intern Delayed for ElectionThis is not going to go over well.
    By Dan Amira
  25. the national interest
    Why Republicans Can’t Propose Spending CutsIt’s not because they’re afraid.
    By Jonathan Chait
  26. jesus christie
    Chris Christie Does Not Think He Is Too Fat to Be President“I mean, that’s ridiculous.”
    By Dan Amira
  27. secretary of awesome
    Why New York Doesn’t Want Mayor Hillary ClintonKind of odd.
    By Dan Amira
  28. the national interest
    In Michigan, the Republican Will to PowerWhy these Republican-controlled states keep starting huge fights.
    By Jonathan Chait
  29. the supremes
    Sonia Sotomayor Declined Quaaludes on Her Wedding Night [Updated]A “bag of Quaaludes,” to be precise.
    By Dan Amira
  30. the national interest
    Politico Accidentally Exposes Beltway EliteA document for the ages.
    By Jonathan Chait
  31. get well get well soon we want you to get well
    Hillary Clinton Sidelined by Stomach BugShe was just about to make a major announcement about Syria.
    By Dan Amira
  32. video
    Rich: The Biggest Conservative Racket of AllIt involved Fox News.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  33. early and awkward
    Harry Reid Gushes About Retiring Senator’s Mane of Lustrous Teenage Hair“He has hair like a um … 15-year-old.”
    By Dan Amira
  34. unnecessary debates
    Santa Is Definitely a DemocratAmerica mostly agrees.
    By Dan Amira
  35. Marco Rubio and the Coming Conservative RevoltThe canary in the Republican coal mine.
    By Jonathan Chait
  36. stand clear of the closing doors
    Monthly MetroCard Set to Rise to $112; or, Why Joe Lhota Is DoomedWe don’t give a lot of thought to all the good things about the MTA.
    By Dan Amira
  37. early and awkward
    Obama Meets Psy, Refrains From Doing Horse DanceBut he did get a handshake.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  38. fiscal cliff
    Obama and Boehner Meet to Discuss Fiscal CliffThis sounds a little bit like progress. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  39. hillary 2016?
    Hillary Clinton’s Life Might Look a Little Boring for a While She needs to keep things uncontroversial while she decides whether or not to run in 2016. 
    By Andre Tartar
  40. new jersey
    Cory Booker Still Considering Running Against Chris Christie He promised to make a decision within the next two weeks. 
    By Andre Tartar
  41. stuck in the mittle
    Mitt Romney Eases Back Into Public Life With Awkward CommentJust like old times. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  42. inauguration 2013
    President Obama’s Inaugural Committee Will Accept Corporate Money This YearThis was not the case in 2009. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  43. crimes and misdemeanors
    Convicted Criminal Shows Court Obama E-mailsPresident Obama, Bill Clinton, and Chuck Schumer all wrote to mobster Anthony “Tony O” O’Donnell. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  44. florida
    Charlie Crist Is Now Officially a DemocratThe former Republican governor of Florida signed his registration papers last night.
    By Andre Tartar
  45. crash diets
    Cory Booker Skips Cipriani for More Canned BeansHis food stamp challenge is not easy, he’ll have you know.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  46. the national interest
    My Wanker of the Day Acceptance SpeechSome vintage hippie-punching for a Friday afternoon.
    By Jonathan Chait
  47. the national interest
    The Psychology of Defeat on the RightAs conservatives contemplate rising taxes, the gamut of emotions is on display — rage, despair, spite… Oddly, no bargaining, though.
    By Jonathan Chait
  48. early and awful
    Psy Rapped About Killing American Soldiers We don’t feel like doing the horse dance anymore.
    By Dan Amira
  49. photo op
    White House Releases Romney Concession PhotoThe White House released a photo of President Obama receiving Mitt Romney’s concession.
    By Dan Amira
  50. early and awkward
    David Axelrod Really Loves His DaughterHe let people shave his mustache on live TV this morning.
    By Dan Amira
  51. jesus christie
    Jon Stewart Blasts Chris Christie Over Fickle Friendship With ObamaThe guy just can’t win.
    By Margaret Hartmann and Caroline Shin
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