1. comings and goings
    Robert Byrd, Longest-Serving Senator in American History, Has DiedThe West Virginian had served in the Senate since 1959.
    By Dan Amira
  2. reefer madness
    Which New York Politicians Have Smoked Pot, and How Embarrassed Are They About It?Some pretend they didn’t enjoy it, some lie, and some flat out brag about it.
    By Dan Amira
  3. early and awkward
    Meg Whitman’s FAIL Blog FAILCalifornia gubernatorial candidate has angered FAIL Blog.
    By Dan Amira
  4. early and awkward
    Another Candidate Jumps on the Lucrative Vietnam-Misrepresentation BandwagonAlabama’s candidate for governor is being criticized for a vague TV ad.
    By Dan Amira
  5. oh albany!
    It Was a Big Day for Allegedly Corrupt New York PoliticiansCarl Kruger is being investigated by the FBI, while Joe Bruno could walk free.
    By Dan Amira
  7. financial reform
    After Compromises, Congress Reaches Deal on Finance ReformHow much did they compromise on?
    By Dan Amira
  8. jobs
    Republicans Kill Democrats’ Unemployment Relief BillExtension of jobless aid doesn’t pass Senate vote.
    By Josh Duboff
  9. early and awkward
    Did a Democratic Congressman Say That Minorities Are Not Good People?The conservative blogosphere would love for you to think so!
    By Dan Amira
  10. oh albany!
    Cuomo Has Accepted $7.1 Million From Lobby, Special-Interest GroupsThis from the guy who said last month: “The influence of lobbyists and their special interests must be drastically reduced with new contribution limits.”
    By Chris Rovzar
  11. the third terminator
    Impatient Mayor Bloomberg Forms Coalition to Deal With ImmigrationBecause, as the mayor put it: “Somebody has to do it.”
    By Jessica Pressler
  12. mcchrystal ball
    Stanley McChrystal Never Had a ChanceObama had nearly decided by the end of the first paragraph.
    By Dan Amira
  13. polls
    Americans Are Less Confident in Obama Than Ever Before, Poll SaysOver 60 percent think the country is on the wrong track.
    By Josh Duboff
  14. what other people think
    Is the Petraeus Decision the Most Widely Praised Thing President Obama Has Ever Done?We think so! Even conservatives are praising the move.
    By Dan Amira
  15. oh albany!
    Breaking: Kevin Parker Loses His Temper AgainSun rises in east.
    By Dan Amira
  16. sympathy for the devil
    Great News for Joe Barton, BP, DemocratsThe GOP lets BP’s favorite congressman stay in leadership post.
    By Dan Amira
  17. early and often
    South Carolina GOP Makes Strides With Haley, Scott VictoriesAnti-incumbent trend continues.
    By Josh Duboff
  18. the cuddle muddle
    David Johnson Reportedly Pleads the Fifth in Both Paterson-Related InquiriesFormer Paterson aide refuses to speak in domestic-abuse and Yankee-ticket investigations.
    By Josh Duboff
  19. afghanistan
    Obama: McChrystal ‘Showed Poor Judgment’President says he will wait to make decision until he meets with the general.
    By Josh Duboff
  20. afghanistan
    General McChrystal Has Offered to Resign: Reports (Updated)So far, that’s all we know.
    By Dan Amira
  21. afghanistan
    Robert Gibbs: Obama Is ‘Angry’ at McChrystalThe press secretary also won’t say McChrystal’s job is safe.
    By Dan Amira
  22. what other people think
    Will McChrystal Get the Boot? Should He?Everyone weighs in on the big decision facing President Obama.
    By Dan Amira
  23. Mayor Bloomberg Will Tell Mister Softee What’s WhatIce-cream sandwich? How about a knuckle sandwich?
    By Jessica Pressler
  24. cleaning up
    Interior Secretary Renames Office of Mineral Management ServicesThe government agency whose coziness with big oil has been blamed for the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon spill is getting its own PR makeover.
    By Chris Rovzar
  25. the third terminator
    Bloomberg to Tap Former Wachovia CEO As Deputy MayorRobert Steel will fill Dan Doctoroff’s big shoes.
    By Chris Rovzar
  26. orszagsm
    Peter Orszag to Beat Rahm Emanuel Out the DoorThe budget director will be gone in July. Emanuel will leave at some unknown point.
    By Dan Amira
  27. obama is a human person
    When President Obama Golfs, We All WinThat’s what the White House said today.
    By Dan Amira
  28. spoiler alert
    Ralph Nader Could Run for President AgainHe’s not ruling out 2012.
    By Dan Amira
  29. early and awkward
    Watch Congressman Steve Cohen Being Very, Very WhiteThis is not how one should dance to rap music, or to anything.
    By Dan Amira
  30. early and awkward
    Bloody Congressman Looks As Insane As Humanly PossibleAnd posts the photo online.
    By Dan Amira
  31. gays
    President Obama Had Gayest White House Father’s Day EverHe gave a shout-out to two-father families yesterday.
    By Dan Amira
  32. cleaning up
    Inside a Halfhearted Obama ShakedownYou call this a shakedown, Obama?
    By Dan Amira
  33. the supremes
    Republicans Indicate Kagan Could Still Face Filibuster“I think some of her views are quite troubling … in the area of political speech and the First Amendment.”
    By Josh Duboff
  34. early and awkward
    Congressman Mark Kirk Lies About EverythingLike the time he “taught” nursery school while he went to Cornell.
    By Dan Amira
  35. secretary of awesome
    Hillary Clinton Was Right About the Arizona LawAnother official confirms that the Justice Department will challenge Arizona’s immigration law.
    By Dan Amira
  36. secretary of awesome
    Sally Quinn Insists Clinton-Biden Switcheroo Talk Is Very RealBut why was an important line removed from her story?
    By Dan Amira
  37. slouching toward reform
    Citigroup Is Just Going to Go Ahead and Proceed Like Financial Reform Isn’t HappeningVolcker Rule? What Volcker Rule?
    By Jessica Pressler
  38. early and awkward
    Congressman Bob Etheridge Grabs Anyone Who Asks Him a QuestionLast week’s video was not an isolated incident.
    By Dan Amira
  39. budget mess
    Congress Suddenly Becomes FrugalIt fails to pass an extension of unemployment benefits for the second time because of deficit concerns.
    By Dan Amira
  40. joe barton
    Jon Stewart Calls Joe Barton a ‘Disdainful Asshole’“I don’t like you!”
    By Josh Duboff
  41. weird al greene
    Alvin Greene’s Primary Victory UpheldUnlikely winner will take on Jim DeMint.
    By Josh Duboff
  42. tiny violins
    Why Is Everyone Picking on Joe Barton?Maybe because the man made the mistake of saying something stupid on video.
    By Dan Amira
  43. he said he said
    Jamie Dimon and Barack Obama’s Bromance Continues to Fade“They don’t understand how toxic they are.”
    By Jessica Pressler
  44. early and awesome
    Dale Peterson Will Kill You If You Steal His Yard SignsThe failed Alabama agriculture commissioner is back.
    By Dan Amira
  45. cleaning up
    GOP Congressman Says the Real Oil-Spill Tragedy Is How We’re Treating BPHe doesn’t even want to live in this country anymore, he’s so angry.
    By Dan Amira
  46. me talk pretty one day
    America Too Stupid to Appreciate Obama’s Oval Office Address?It was written at a 9.8 grade level, so it was really tough to digest.
    By Dan Amira
  47. tea time
    A Tea Party Consultant on the ‘Black Arts’ of His Trade“I talk to the same part of your brain that causes road rage.”
    By Chris Rovzar
  48. early and often
    Heilemann: Why Obama’s Rhetoric Wasn’t the Point This TimeIt’s the follow-through, not the rhetoric, that counts this time.
    By John Heilemann
  49. budget mess
    Governor Paterson Lays Down the Law“We will be out of here. You can plan your schedules.”
    By Dan Amira
  50. status cuomo
    Mother Cuomo Trashes Sandra Lee’s Lasagna“That’s not the way you make a lasagna.”
    By Dan Amira
  51. great divorces
    One Day Soon You May Not Have to Say You Abused Your Spouse in Order to Get a DivorceThe New York State Senate approves no-fault divorces!
    By Chris Rovzar
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