Dana Milbank points out something that ought to be obvious but really isn’t. [Rep. Paul] Ryan and his fellow House Republicans…know their budget will never become law. They are free to be as reckless as they want to...
Read MoreIt’s quite possible that Harry Reid didn’t have the votes in his own caucus to really weaken the filibuster, but he raised expectations too high and came off looking like a chump who won’t stand up for himself....
Read MoreAlthough he ran one of the most despicable campaigns in Senate history against decorated war hero and triple-amputee Max Cleland back in 2002, Saxby Chambliss has not been among the worst Republicans serving in Congress in...
Read MoreSome Republican-controlled legislatures are moving ahead with plans to change the way their states apportion Electoral College delegates. It’s not a particularly smart idea. If Virginia or Pennsylvania or some other state...
Read MoreI’m very disappointed in the deal Harry Reid struck with Mitch McConnell on the filibuster (standing order and rules changes). I’m still sorting through what the deal will mean in practice. Figuring that out is not...
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