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Mitch McConnell promising more showdowns and shutdowns if GOP wins the SenateTalking tough makes some political sense for Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, if the concern is getting base voters to the polls in November. But that strategy could do real harm to the GOP presidential nominee in 2016.
Should President Obama go to Ferguson?Obama has sent Attorney General Eric Holder to Ferguson, Mo., amid racially charged unrest. That probably buys the president time. But for the first black president, it's a no-win situation.
Repeat after me: Zakaria, plagiarism and magnanimitySome of the latest charges against Fareed Zakaria stretch the meaning of the term 'plagiarism,' one of those charges that can still be a career killer. For bloggers and those who read them: Here are some basics on what constitutes plagiarism in a digital age.
Mitch McConnell vows confrontation if GOP wins Senate. Serious?Mitch McConnell, in a tight reelection race, says if he becomes Senate majority leader, he wouldn't rule out shutting down the government in a showdown with President Obama.
The timing of elections matters (Ferguson edition)Ferguson is two-thirds black, but its local government – the mayor along with five of six council members – is white. One reason is how elections are structured.
No tea party break for Democrats in AlaskaDan Sullivan, former Alaska attorney general, won the Republican Senate primary Tuesday – not tea partyer Joe Miller. Now Sen. Mark Begich (D) is in for a battle royale.
Joni Ernst, the next Sarah Palin? GOP fights back.Democrats, eager to hold onto the Senate, are seeking to portray Iowa Senate candidate Joni Ernst (R) as the next Sarah Palin. Not so fast, say Republicans, who put out a seven-minute web bio on Ernst.
Tom DeLay calls Rick Perry indictment 'conspiracy.' Any evidence?Former House majority leader Tom DeLay was once prosecuted by the same unit that has now indicted Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
Obama's Michael Brown address: I won't do stupid thingsPresident Obama's remarks on the Michael Brown killing didn't light any fires. But maybe that was the point. Maybe the president does want to wait until all the facts are in, rather than following the Twitterverse into a headlong rush to judgment.
The arrogance of power and the case for presidential term limitsSecond terms do seem to present their own problems for US presidents, usually in the form of policy overreach or scandal. But a longer term – or unlimited eligibility to seek reelection – may not protect the nation from the 'arrogance of power.'
Obama to people of Ferguson: Let's seek to heal each otherAttorney General Eric Holder will go to Ferguson, Mo., Wednesday, President Obama said. He urged the public not to pre-judge the incident that led to Michael Brown's death.
Police are not soldiers; our communities are not war zonesWhen police dress for war and act like an occupying force, it's not just a concern for rioting urban neighborhoods. The militarization of civilian police pervades how police treat all citizens. It's not professional. It should stop.
Hillary Clinton to speak at Iowa steak fry. Time to talk 2016?The presidential election is still more than two years away, but appearing at this political sizzler is a totally logical move for Hillary Clinton. Chalk it up as the latest sign of a likely White House run.
Obama's break from vacation: How unusual is that?Other presidents – especially George W. Bush – have left vacation to attend to business at the White House or elsewhere. But Obama's two-day diversion to Washington for 'meetings' is unusual.
Could Rick Perry benefit from indictment?Lots of folks, liberals included, think the charges are thin at best and spurious at worst. Also, Texas Gov. Rick Perry is not running from the publicity around the indictment so much as trying to spin it to his advantage.
Montana Senate race a lost cause for Democrats? Enter Amanda CurtisMontana's Senate seat appears a sure pickup for Republicans this fall, especially after Sen. John Walsh (D) dropped out. But the new Democratic candidate, Amanda Curtis, promises a fun ride to the finish.
Is America a republic or a democracy? Is there a difference?Presidential Power's Sunday Shorts look at President Obama's White House bubble, whether America is a democracy or not, and the great teleprompter non-story.
Rick Perry is latest GOP governor in legal trouble. What's going on?Texas Gov. Rick Perry has been indicted on two felony charges. Fellow Republican governors (and 2016 presidential hopefuls) Scott Walker and Chris Christie are facing probes, too.
Partisans line up – pro and con – on Texas Gov. Rick Perry indictmentThe indictment of Texas Gov. Rick Perry on abuse of power charges is at least a distraction from any presidential plans he may have. Democrats are chortling as Republicans scoff at what they see as a highly partisan maneuver.
Ferguson: How Pentagon’s '1033 program' helped militarize small-town policeThe Pentagon’s ‘1033 program’ has provided billions of dollars in military equipment to law enforcement agencies across the country. Critics say this militarization of local police needs to change.
