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Posted at 03:20 PM ET, 09/30/2011

‘Occupy Wall Street’ only growing stronger

By James Downie

Because the protest hasn’t adopted a specific platform

By James Downie | 03:20 PM ET, 09/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:56 AM ET, 09/30/2011

The killing of Anwar al-Aulaqi: The White House’s drone attack policy

By David Ignatius

The White House explains why the U.S. citizen was the target of a drone strike.

By David Ignatius | 11:56 AM ET, 09/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 09/30/2011

Jon Huntsman’s only shot

By E.J. Dionne Jr.

He has to win over N.H.’s independents.

By E.J. Dionne Jr. | 10:56 AM ET, 09/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:03 PM ET, 09/29/2011

Rick Perry backs down... but on what?

By Stephen Stromberg

But you won’t believe on what.

By Stephen Stromberg | 05:03 PM ET, 09/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:04 PM ET, 09/29/2011

Stuck in a vicious health-care cost circle

By Robert J. Samuelson

Obama’s ‘fix’ is no fix at all when it comes to runaway costs.

By Robert J. Samuelson | 02:04 PM ET, 09/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:48 AM ET, 09/29/2011

Saving the world from saws — one finger at a time

By Kathleen Parker

Conservative vs. liberal approaches to preventing detached digits.

By Kathleen Parker | 09:48 AM ET, 09/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:07 PM ET, 09/28/2011

Obama may have more than five votes to uphold health-care law

By Eva Rodriguez

Why some conservative justices might uphold the health-care law.

By Eva Rodriguez | 07:07 PM ET, 09/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:32 PM ET, 09/28/2011

The GOP primary isn’t a two-man race yet

By Colbert I. King

The first round of voting in Iowa is still four months away.

By Colbert I. King | 05:32 PM ET, 09/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:22 PM ET, 09/28/2011

Chris Christie running for president? It just got harder.

By Stephen Stromberg

Christie-ans got some bad news on Wednesday.

By Stephen Stromberg | 04:22 PM ET, 09/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:36 PM ET, 09/28/2011

Chris Christie’s liberal buddy

By E.J. Dionne Jr.

It’s no mystery why Harlan Coben likes New Jersey’s governor.

By E.J. Dionne Jr. | 01:36 PM ET, 09/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:10 PM ET, 09/27/2011

Rick Perry, venture socialist

By Charles Lane

Corporate welfare, Texas-style

By Charles Lane | 04:10 PM ET, 09/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 09/27/2011

Germany’s Great Depression

By Charles Lane

Misery booms in Deutschland

By Charles Lane | 03:45 PM ET, 09/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:31 PM ET, 09/27/2011

Texas’s dumb decision to ban last meals for death row inmates

By Eva Rodriguez

The state’s dumb and spiteful decision to ban last meals for death row inmates.

By Eva Rodriguez | 03:31 PM ET, 09/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:44 PM ET, 09/27/2011

Why Politicians are Dishonest about the Budget, Volume CLXIII

By Stephen Stromberg

It might have something to do with voters.

By Stephen Stromberg | 01:44 PM ET, 09/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:07 AM ET, 09/27/2011

Obama and the ‘base vs. center’ myth

By E.J. Dionne Jr.

Obama needs to appeal to both if he is to win in 2012.

By E.J. Dionne Jr. | 10:07 AM ET, 09/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:40 PM ET, 09/26/2011

Push for a third party isn’t a ‘dodge’

By Matt Miller

A response to criticism of my proposed stump speech.

By Matt Miller | 08:40 PM ET, 09/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:08 PM ET, 09/26/2011

Unconstitutional Obamacare? Supreme Court battle is on in 2012.

By Stephen Stromberg

If you’re an Obama partisan, there’s at least one attraction.

By Stephen Stromberg | 08:08 PM ET, 09/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:53 PM ET, 09/26/2011

Obama health-care appeal headed to Supreme Court?

By Eva Rodriguez

Legal challenge to health-care plan on fast track to Supreme Court.

By Eva Rodriguez | 07:53 PM ET, 09/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 09/26/2011

Why ‘Occupy Wall Street’?

By James Downie

The demonstrators are protesting not only for a cause but for themselves.

By James Downie | 02:45 PM ET, 09/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:25 PM ET, 09/24/2011

GOP debate: Soldier booed, unconscionable silence follows [Update 2]

By Jonathan Capehart

The one thing I never thought I’d hear at a Republican event.

By Jonathan Capehart | 12:25 PM ET, 09/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 09/23/2011

Obama’s woman problem

By Kathleen Parker

A woman in a male-dominated environment faces challenges that aren't well understood.

By Kathleen Parker | 02:09 PM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 09/23/2011

GOP debate: Mitt Romney, king of the world

By Jonathan Capehart

Under the hot lights, Perry wilts before your very eyes

By Jonathan Capehart | 01:30 PM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:05 PM ET, 09/23/2011

A hard lesson for the Fed

By Robert Samuelson

The Federal Reserve has reached the point of diminishing, or even negative returns.

By Robert Samuelson | 01:05 PM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 09/23/2011

America’s role in Asia

By Fred Hiatt

A visiting leader offers a reminder of why a U.S. presence is still wanted as Chinese influence grows.

By Fred Hiatt | 12:23 PM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:51 AM ET, 09/23/2011

Perry’s damaging immigration gaffe

By Marc A. Thiessen

You could almost hear the conservative universe cringe in unison.

By Marc A. Thiessen | 11:51 AM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 09/23/2011

Can Rick Perry learn this debate thing?

By E.J. Dionne

When Perry’s moment came, he blew it.

By E.J. Dionne | 11:32 AM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 09/23/2011

Friday’s p-Op quiz: ‘Class warfare’ edition

By Jonathan Capehart

Who confessed this week to being “an Obama Sap"?

By Jonathan Capehart | 09:00 AM ET, 09/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:55 PM ET, 09/22/2011

Romney’s gaffe lost him tonight’s debate

By Marc A. Thiessen

“There are a lot of reasons not to elect me” is the perfect quote for an attack ad.

By Marc A. Thiessen | 11:55 PM ET, 09/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:35 PM ET, 09/22/2011

From Pakistan’s ISI, an act of folly

By David Ignatius

The country just dug itself into a serious hole.

By David Ignatius | 05:35 PM ET, 09/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 09/22/2011

Troy Davis: guilty as charged

By Charles Lane

Troy Davis was guilty as charged.

By Charles Lane | 02:30 PM ET, 09/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 09/22/2011

Obama’s bad polls with shocking plummet in approval — from blacks

By Jonathan Capehart

Three polls in two days raise serious concerns, especially the one focusing on blacks.

By Jonathan Capehart | 02:16 PM ET, 09/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:25 PM ET, 09/22/2011

A critical debate for Perry

By Marc A. Thiessen

He needs to take the offensive against Romney.

By Marc A. Thiessen | 12:25 PM ET, 09/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 09/22/2011

Rick Perry ad is ridiculous

By Stephen Stromberg

He can’t seem to say much without wild overstatement.

By Stephen Stromberg | 10:00 AM ET, 09/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:37 AM ET, 09/22/2011

Obama needs to speak from the heart on Israel

By Richard Cohen

Obama’s U.N. remarks could have used a little emotion.

By Richard Cohen | 09:37 AM ET, 09/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:12 PM ET, 09/21/2011

Who is really leveling “cronyism” charges at Perry?

By Marc Thiessen

Group behind ‘cronyism’ charges is pro-Dem.

By Marc Thiessen | 04:12 PM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:04 PM ET, 09/21/2011

Bashing Bernanke

By Charles Lane

Republican attacks on the Fed are troubling — but inevitable.

By Charles Lane | 03:04 PM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:51 PM ET, 09/21/2011

Birthers live: Maricopa County, Arizona

By Jonathan Capehart

Arizona sheriff assigns crack(pot) team to investigate Obama.

By Jonathan Capehart | 02:51 PM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:25 AM ET, 09/21/2011

Romney doubles down on Perry and Social Security

By E.J. Dionne Jr.

It’s refreshing to see conservatives admit that states can’t do everything.

By E.J. Dionne Jr. | 11:25 AM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:20 AM ET, 09/21/2011

Mixed emotions over the end of DADT

By Jonathan Capehart

Think of those who served in silence who view this new day with mixed emotions.

By Jonathan Capehart | 10:20 AM ET, 09/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:23 PM ET, 09/20/2011

Birther lie lives on in South Carolina

By Jonathan Capehart

Old lies die hard in South Carolina.

By Jonathan Capehart | 06:23 PM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:12 PM ET, 09/20/2011

Obama 2.0: Leaving the ‘nice guy,’ ‘ineffectual leader’ behind

By Jonathan Capehart

Trying to get something done but, this time, on his terms.

By Jonathan Capehart | 03:12 PM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 09/20/2011

Republicans waste time with ‘class warfare’

By Stephen Stromberg

Didn’t you hear John Boehner? We’re in a class war!

By Stephen Stromberg | 01:12 PM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:06 PM ET, 09/20/2011

Is it Hobson’s Choice time for Panetta?

By David Ignatius

Can he cut the defense budget without gutting the military?

By David Ignatius | 12:06 PM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:40 AM ET, 09/20/2011

Obama and the art of rational choices

By E.J. Dionne Jr.

It’s a relief to see him coming out tough.

By E.J. Dionne Jr. | 09:40 AM ET, 09/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 09/19/2011

The long good-bye: the end of DADT

By Jonathan Capehart

A blot on fairness and integrity is removed from the military.

By Jonathan Capehart | 06:00 PM ET, 09/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 09/19/2011

Bachmann a dud on Leno

By Jonathan Capehart

Folks usually go on late-night shows to change perceptions of themselves.

By Jonathan Capehart | 04:15 PM ET, 09/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:43 PM ET, 09/19/2011

Democratic panic: Enough with the circular firing squad

By Jonathan Capehart

The shortsightedness of the circular firing squad.

By Jonathan Capehart | 12:43 PM ET, 09/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 09/16/2011

Trump dial: Perry dinner ‘very good,’ Romney next on Sept. 26

By Jonathan Capehart

The Donald enjoyed dinner with Perry and tells me Mitt Romney’s coming over on Sept. 26.

By Jonathan Capehart | 02:45 PM ET, 09/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 09/16/2011

The global power shift

By Robert Samuelson

World Bank President Robert Zoellick argues that the economic crisis has deeply damaged the prestige and authority of the U.S.

By Robert Samuelson | 02:00 PM ET, 09/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 09/16/2011

Bloomberg poll sparks more useless pining for ‘President Hillary’

By Jonathan Capehart

The ceaseless pining for an imagined Hillary presidency is growing tiresome.

By Jonathan Capehart | 12:17 PM ET, 09/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 09/16/2011

Friday’s p-Op quiz: ‘Plus ça change’ edition

By Jonathan Capehart

Who was a “bitter,....pushy, horrible woman”?

By Jonathan Capehart | 09:00 AM ET, 09/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:40 PM ET, 09/15/2011

Mitch Daniels: Social Security is a “Ponzi scheme”

By Marc A. Thiessen

The Indiana governor agrees with his Texas counterpart.

By Marc A. Thiessen | 06:40 PM ET, 09/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:11 PM ET, 09/15/2011

John Boehner in GOP fantasyland

By Stephen Stromberg

The speaker and the GOP are still in thrall to right-wing ideological fantasies.

By Stephen Stromberg | 06:11 PM ET, 09/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:58 PM ET, 09/15/2011

Going rogue: Pity for Sarah Palin

By Jonathan Capehart

No need to unpin loosely sourced grenades about blow and basketball.

By Jonathan Capehart | 04:58 PM ET, 09/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 09/15/2011

Rick Perry’s smart speech at Liberty University

By Marc A. Thiessen

His Liberty University address was moving, personal and extremely self-aware.

By Marc A. Thiessen | 12:42 PM ET, 09/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:51 AM ET, 09/15/2011

Rove, Hoffa and Obama’s fight for independents

By Jonathan Capehart

Rove, Republicans and the right continue to whip up controversy where there is none.

By Jonathan Capehart | 11:51 AM ET, 09/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:37 PM ET, 09/14/2011

What’s the difference between Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry?

By Stephen Stromberg

What’s the difference? Perry has actually run a government.

By Stephen Stromberg | 06:37 PM ET, 09/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:05 PM ET, 09/14/2011

Rick Perry’s dinner with Donald Trump

By Jonathan Capehart

Palin got pizza. Perry gets Jean Georges.

By Jonathan Capehart | 01:05 PM ET, 09/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:27 AM ET, 09/14/2011

Rubio Fills the GOP Foreign Policy Vacuum

By Marc A. Thiessen

Yesterday Sen. Marco Rubio stepped forward to lay out a clear foreign policy vision for the GOP.

By Marc A. Thiessen | 11:27 AM ET, 09/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:09 AM ET, 09/14/2011

Why the Democrats lost New York’s Ninth District

By Richard Cohen

The leadership shouldn’t have forced Weiner to resign.

By Richard Cohen | 11:09 AM ET, 09/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:15 PM ET, 09/13/2011

Fast track to nowhere

By Charles Lane

Obama’s jobs bill wastes more bucks on bullet trains.

By Charles Lane | 05:15 PM ET, 09/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 09/13/2011

GOP debate: Bachmann’s ‘blank check’ gibberish

By Jonathan Capehart

More debt-ceiling gibberish from a top-tier presidential candidate.

By Jonathan Capehart | 03:30 PM ET, 09/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:53 AM ET, 09/13/2011

Gingrich scares seniors on Social Security in GOP debate

By Jonathan Capehart

Gingrich wrapped up a truth in a crowd-pleasing lie.

By Jonathan Capehart | 11:53 AM ET, 09/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 09/13/2011

The GOP, Social Security and deficit hypocrisy

By E.J. Dionne Jr.

Nothing to worry about, senior citizens.

By E.J. Dionne Jr. | 11:07 AM ET, 09/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:09 AM ET, 09/13/2011

A pathetic discussion on national security

By Marc A. Thiessen

Lest we forget, we’re still a nation at war.

By Marc A. Thiessen | 08:09 AM ET, 09/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:28 AM ET, 09/13/2011

Everything you need to know about Monday’s GOP debate, and a little you don’t

By Stephen Stromberg

The key takeaways from the GOP debate.

By Stephen Stromberg | 12:28 AM ET, 09/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 09/12/2011

Florida GOP debate: Rick Perry has something to prove

By Jonathan Capehart

Watching to see if he can stand the hot lights that come with being center stage.

By Jonathan Capehart | 05:00 PM ET, 09/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:16 PM ET, 09/12/2011

Obama jobs plan: Would it really cut your payroll taxes ‘in half’?

By Stephen Stromberg

His claims about his jobs plan only make sense if you ignore what his allies are saying.

By Stephen Stromberg | 01:16 PM ET, 09/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:45 AM ET, 09/12/2011

GOP and jobs: How about a ‘win’ for the American people?

By Jonathan Capehart

‘Why do we appear ready to hand him a win?’

By Jonathan Capehart | 09:45 AM ET, 09/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:17 PM ET, 09/11/2011

Washington, D.C.: Sept. 11, 2011

By Jonathan Capehart

I catch only a glimpse of their surprise, gratitude or smiles because I don’t stop.

By Jonathan Capehart | 06:17 PM ET, 09/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:20 PM ET, 09/11/2011

The difficulty of forgiveness

By E.J. Dionne Jr.

Thinking about the meaning of love can be a kind of antidote to the act of hatred we ponder today.

By E.J. Dionne Jr. | 02:20 PM ET, 09/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 PM ET, 09/10/2011

The false urgency of ‘now’

By Colbert I. King

Obama’s jobs bill still on the drawing board

By Colbert I. King | 10:00 PM ET, 09/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:20 PM ET, 09/09/2011

Meaning on no ordinary Sunday

By Rachel Manteuffel

This Sunday's religious services, nationwide, will be a little different, a little strained.

By Rachel Manteuffel | 08:20 PM ET, 09/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 09/09/2011

New York City: Sept. 11, 2001

By Jonathan Capehart

“What a beautiful day!”

By Jonathan Capehart | 06:00 PM ET, 09/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:57 PM ET, 09/09/2011

A ‘credible threat’

By David Ignatius

This time the entire country is being asked to “connect the dots.”

By David Ignatius | 05:57 PM ET, 09/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 09/09/2011

Is the cost of Obama’s stimulus underestimated?

By Robert J. Samuelson

His plan could cost us $1 trillion, economist says.

By Robert J. Samuelson | 05:00 PM ET, 09/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:32 PM ET, 09/09/2011

Obama’s successful speech

By Michael Gerson

It showed a sophisticated strategy and moved at an energetic pace.

By Michael Gerson | 02:32 PM ET, 09/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 09/09/2011

Obama’s bad jobs idea

By Charles Lane

Didn’t get hired? Sue!

By Charles Lane | 02:16 PM ET, 09/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 09/09/2011

Friday’s p-Op quiz: ‘Pinata’ edition

By Jonathan Capehart

Who was slammed as ‘The One’ for a segment of right-wingers?

By Jonathan Capehart | 09:00 AM ET, 09/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:55 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Obama goes big — and should stay big

By E.J. Dionne Jr.

He finally admitted that the problem was a major one, and he offered a solution of an appropriate size.

By E.J. Dionne Jr. | 11:55 PM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:47 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Reaction to Obama’s speech: Forceful, yes. Impatient, very much so.

By Stephen Stromberg

A good jobs plan that Obama allies will want Republicans to reject.

By Stephen Stromberg | 10:47 PM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:08 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Obama’s jobs speech: Good plan, good vision, good politics

By Harold Meyerson

An assessment of Obama’s jobs speech.

By Harold Meyerson | 10:08 PM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:39 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Obama’s jobs speech challenges GOP

By Eugene Robinson

The speech proposed reasonable measures while laying out the themes of his reelection campaign.

By Eugene Robinson | 09:39 PM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:00 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Obama’s speech: three reasons why this time it’s different

By Jonathan Capehart

Three reasons why this time it’s different.

By Jonathan Capehart | 09:00 PM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:06 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Joe Walsh: Kardashian of the Capitol

By Jonathan Capehart

Another plea for attention from a preening Tea Party freshman.

By Jonathan Capehart | 02:06 PM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:09 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Ron Paul: Hi-ho silver!

By Charles Lane

More libertarian musings from the debate.

By Charles Lane | 01:09 PM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Romney goes tough, Perry needs work

By E.J. Dionne

The former frontrunner could have been limping this morning. Instead, he has new life.

By E.J. Dionne | 12:17 PM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 09/08/2011

Obama’s big gamble

By Colbert I. King

How will the president get his jobs plan through a hostile, GOP-controlled House?

By Colbert I. King | 12:00 PM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:09 AM ET, 09/08/2011

Perry’s narrow win

By Marc A. Thiessen

In debates, a tie goes to the front-runner — which means the Texas governor was the victor.

By Marc A. Thiessen | 11:09 AM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:54 AM ET, 09/08/2011

Perry doubles-down, but also dodges on Social Security

By Ruth Marcus

Rivals will keep pressing him on whether the program should exist at all.

By Ruth Marcus | 10:54 AM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:39 AM ET, 09/08/2011

GOP debate’s winners and losers

By Richard Cohen

Romney looked and sounded presidential.

By Richard Cohen | 09:39 AM ET, 09/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:13 PM ET, 09/07/2011

Republican debate: A digest of Romney’s victory

By Stephen Stromberg

What mattered in Wednesday’s Republican debate.

By Stephen Stromberg | 11:13 PM ET, 09/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:07 PM ET, 09/07/2011

Romney-Perry face off

By Michael Gerson

He was the more authentic candidate.

By Michael Gerson | 11:07 PM ET, 09/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:49 PM ET, 09/07/2011

Ezra Klein’s Challenge to Obama (Amended)

By E.J. Dionne

Obama’s jobs speech has to convey strength of conviction.

By E.J. Dionne | 05:49 PM ET, 09/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 09/07/2011

No problem with Hoffa’s Tea-Party harangue

By Jonathan Capehart

His language was salty but he put the emphasis where it belonged: the ballot box.

By Jonathan Capehart | 05:00 PM ET, 09/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:18 PM ET, 09/07/2011

Tim Pawlenty (R-Funny)

By Jonathan Capehart

Pity he couldn’t translate an ability to get a laugh into an ability to get votes.

By Jonathan Capehart | 03:18 PM ET, 09/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:23 AM ET, 09/07/2011

Can Perry debate? Watch some clips from his past.

By Marc A. Thiessen

A roundup of previous performances.

By Marc A. Thiessen | 11:23 AM ET, 09/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:56 PM ET, 09/06/2011

Mitt Romney’s jobs plan: not so bold

By Stephen Stromberg

He doesn’t have some magic formula for near-term growth.

By Stephen Stromberg | 07:56 PM ET, 09/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 09/06/2011

Obama’s bad polls: an increasingly gray silver lining

By Jonathan Capehart

The silver linings are turning decidedly gray.

By Jonathan Capehart | 12:45 PM ET, 09/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 09/06/2011

Andre Carson was wrong to invoke lynching

By Jonathan Capehart

Rule No. 5 for politicians: Never say opponents want to lynch blacks.

By Jonathan Capehart | 09:00 AM ET, 09/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:23 AM ET, 09/06/2011

It’s no longer Obama-land in the Hamptons

By Richard Cohen

The Democratic R&R enclave bails on Obama.

By Richard Cohen | 08:23 AM ET, 09/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 09/06/2011

Sarah Palin’s ‘bona-fide pro-working man’s plan’ lacks specifics

By Jonathan Capehart

She presented a five-point plan high on rhetoric and low on specifics.

By Jonathan Capehart | 08:00 AM ET, 09/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 09/06/2011

Sarah Palin, ‘strippers’ and polls

By Jonathan Capehart

Strippers and cross-country skiers know they’re nothing without strong poles.

By Jonathan Capehart | 06:00 AM ET, 09/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 09/02/2011

Friday’s p-Op quiz: ‘Joint session’ edition

By Jonathan Capehart

Who was called the shape-shifting Lady Gaga of Politics?

By Jonathan Capehart | 11:10 AM ET, 09/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:24 AM ET, 09/02/2011

The economy’s rising fear factor

By Robert J. Samuelson

Economists’ gloom and doom language.

By Robert J. Samuelson | 10:24 AM ET, 09/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:39 AM ET, 09/02/2011

More reasons for Obama to go big on jobs

By E.J. Dionne Jr.

That’s the clear message of the August employment report.

By E.J. Dionne Jr. | 09:39 AM ET, 09/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 09/01/2011

‘Please hold for Mr. Trump’

By Jonathan Capehart

He doesn’t like the Super Committee or the Republican leadership.

By Jonathan Capehart | 05:00 PM ET, 09/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:08 AM ET, 09/01/2011

Obama’s fight — for respect

By Jonathan Capehart

Growing weary of the ongoing lack of respect for the presidency and this president.

By Jonathan Capehart | 10:08 AM ET, 09/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:01 AM ET, 09/01/2011

In this speech scheduling kerfuffle, Obama and Boehner both lose

By Ruth Marcus

Both Obama and Boehner end up looking petty.

By Ruth Marcus | 09:01 AM ET, 09/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:55 PM ET, 08/31/2011

Obama reschedules his jobs speech — do we have to care?

By Stephen Stromberg

Do we really have to care about this story?

By Stephen Stromberg | 11:55 PM ET, 08/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 08/31/2011

Eric Cantor’s cake

By Richard Cohen

His demand that hurricane aid be offset is the blurt of a person who is out to lunch.

By Richard Cohen | 11:10 AM ET, 08/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Do you agree with Dana Milbank that "Republicans have already begun overreaching" on recent Obama administration scandals?

PostPartisan: September, 2011