1. early and awkward
    Not Everyone Is Excited About 2012Forty-seven percent of registered voters are “dreading” the presidential election.
    By Dan Amira
  2. the great shutdown of 2011
    John Boehner’s House May Be a Mess This WeekendIf trash collection is interrupted, angry D.C. residents could drop it off at the speaker’s house.
    By Dan Amira
  3. the third terminator
    Black Out: Bloomberg’s Third-Term RebootCathie Black couldn’t be salvaged, but Bloomberg’s third term still might be.
    By Chris Smith
  4. oh congress!
    Congressmen Taunt One Another in 27 Percent of Their Press ReleasesJust think of press releases as the Internet comment board of elected officials.
    By Dan Amira
  5. the donald
    Donald Trump on Today: I Have People in Hawaii Researching Obama’s BirthJust when you thought he couldn’t become more of a birther.
    By Chris Rovzar
  7. money woes
    After Emergency Meeting, Government Shutdown Closer to Happening, Not Happening [Updated]A late-night meeting doesn’t foster a deal.
    By Dan Amira and Julie Gerstein
  8. the donald
    Trump Takes Second Place in National PollThis is getting weird.
    By Dan Amira
  9. raging boehner
    John Boehner Cried TodayIt’s been a stressful few days for the guy, although that probably has nothing to do with it.
    By Dan Amira
  10. party chat
    Donald Trump Jr.: Current U.S. Foreign Policy Is ‘Asinine’Don Jr. shills for his dad.
    By Bennett Marcus
  11. oh pawlease
    Pawlenty Staffer Tries Innovative New Approach to Winning Over VotersGetting drunk and trying to break into their homes at 3 a.m.
    By Dan Amira
  12. absolute moron’s guide
    The Absolute Moron’s Guide to Paul Ryan’s Budget PlanWhat you need to know about a big political debate.
    By Dan Amira
  13. video
    John Heilemann on Charlie Rose: Boehner Is ‘the Most Miserable Man in Washington’Boehner is a deal-maker who can’t seem to make a deal.
    By Sarah Frank
  14. early and often
    John McCain to GOP Candidates: Be Honest About Your Past PositionsHeh.
    By Chris Rovzar
  15. cuomolot
    Governor Cuomo, Tea Partier?He gets praise from a tea party leader for his budget.
    By Dan Amira
  16. money woes
    Shutdown Might Happen Over a Measly $7 BillionThat’s pretty much nothing.
    By Dan Amira
  17. early and often
    The Wait Is Over: Tim Kaine Is Running for SenateFlorida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz will replace him at the DNC.
    By Dan Amira
  18. the donald
    There’s Something Else Republican Voters Like About Donald Trump Besides the BirtherismHe’s doing really, shockingly well in New Hampshire.
    By Dan Amira
  19. early and often
    Somebody Sent Representative Peter King a Bloody Pig’s FootJust your everyday crazy.
    By Chris Rovzar
  20. early and often
    Deputy Social Secretary Ebs Burnough Leaves White HouseThe well-liked cultural guru, who produced such events as “A Broadway Celebration” at the White House, is moving on to a private-sector job in New York City.
    By Chris Rovzar
  21. fake presidential candidates
    This Week in Fake Presidential CandidatesSeriously, what are you guys doing?
    By Dan Amira
  22. total recall
    Let the Recall Insanity Begin!Wisconsin Democrats file their first petitions.
    By Dan Amira
  23. early and often
    Obama Releases First Reelection Ad*No, it’s just a Republican spoof of an Obama reelection ad.
    By Dan Amira
  24. money woes
    John Boehner Caught Between Barack and a Tea PartyCan he craft a deal that appeases both the White House and the tea party?
    By Dan Amira
  25. early and awkward
    Newt Gingrich Announces Next Meaningless DeadlineIt’s May!
    By Dan Amira
  26. early and awkward
    Congressman Hopes America’s Intervention in Libya Doesn’t Spread to AfricaThat would be terrible if that ever happened!
    By Dan Amira
  27. crazy in arizona
    Gabby Giffords Holding Everything UpJust decide whether you’re going to run already!
    By Dan Amira
  28. puppies!!!!!!
    State Senate Rejects Ruben Diaz Bill Requiring You to Train Your DogBad state senator, bad!
    By Dan Amira
  29. the donald
    Donald Trump Now Contends That Birth Announcements in General Don’t Even ExistWhat?! How did we miss this!?!
    By Dan Amira
  30. revolt like an egyptian
    Reuters: Obama Secretly Authorized First Step Toward Covert U.S. Support for Libyan RebelsWe are so good at keeping secrets.
    By Chris Rovzar
  31. bons mots
    Something the Matter, Joe Klein?“I have never before seen such a bunch of vile, desperate-to-please, shameless, embarrassing losers coagulated under a single party’s banner.”
    By Dan Amira
  32. early and awesome
    Scott Walker Prankster Ian Murphy on Running for Congress and Why Buffalo SucksNot your typical candidate, or your typical Q&A.
    By Dan Amira
  33. debatable
    First Republican Primary Debate Postponed Due to Complete Lack of CandidatesIt’s moving from early May to September since nobody is running yet.
    By Dan Amira
  34. stuck in the mittle
    Mitt Romney Still the Front-Runner, Say InsidersSarah Palin is whatever you call the person ninth most likely to win the nomination.
    By Dan Amira
  35. early and awkward
    Chuck Schumer Caught Programming His Fellow Senate Robots“I always use the word extreme,” Mr. Schumer said. “That is what the caucus instructed me to use this week.”
    By Dan Amira
  36. early and awkward
    Newt Gingrich Warns of America Turning Secular Atheist Radical IslamistThis is not an ‘Onion’ article.
    By Dan Amira
  37. words
    Comparing Word Clouds From ‘Why We’re at War’ SpeechesHow does the language in Obama’s speech compare to words used to explain why we were in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kosovo?
    By Dan Amira
  38. what other people think
    Obama’s Speech Answered Some Questions, Avoided OthersPolitical pundits and opinion columnists react.
    By Dan Amira
  39. revolt like an egyptian
    President Obama Explains Why We’re in Libya, and No Place ElseObama defends his decision to intervene in Libya, but not in other countries undergoing similar upheavals.
    By Dan Amira
  40. the donald
    Donald Trump’s Birth Certificate Isn’t Actually LegitWhat a conundrum!
    By Julie Gerstein
  41. video
    John Heilemann on Morning Joe: Obama Still ‘Making Policy on the Fly’When to get involved?
    By Sarah Frank
  42. no he cain’t
    President Herman Cain Would Not Appoint a Muslim Cabinet Member or JudgeWill this be the gaffe that destroys the former pizza-chain CEO’s otherwise unstoppable road to the White House?
    By Dan Amira
  43. ballsy state senators
    Feds: Pedro Espada Cheated on His Taxes TooThis guy just can’t win.
    By Chris Rovzar
  44. the donald
    Donald Trump Gets Even More Birthery, WrongThe newspaper announcements!
    By Dan Amira
  45. video
    ‘Cuomo for President’ Chatter Continues on Morning JoeToo soon?
    By Sarah Frank
  46. ink-stained wretches
    What Makes a Closet a Closet?And why was a reporter stuck in one during a fund-raiser featuring Joe Biden?
    By Dan Amira
  47. bons mots
    Rand Paul Is More Legitimate Than Other Fake Presidential Candidates, Says Rand PaulBallsy.
    By Dan Amira
  48. let’s get civical
    Mayor Bloomberg Sports Cameltoe in PublicDuring the Inner Circle dinner, Hizzoner spoofed ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Mamma Mia!’
    By Chris Rovzar
  49. revolt like an egyptian
    President Obama to Finally Explain Why We’re Bombing Another CountryWhat will he say in his not-quite-prime-time address tonight?
    By Dan Amira
  50. cuomolot
    Cuomo, Legislature Reach New York Budget DealExtra-credit points for meeting the deadline, for once.
    By Adam Pasick
  51. oh pawlease
    Tim Pawlenty Reality CheckHow can he be the front-runner if he’s barely getting any support?
    By Dan Amira
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