Month: September 2010

When I was very young, my parents used to say, “don’t let the bed bugs bite” while they were putting me to sleep. I didn’t know what bed bugs were and I’ve still never seen one, but apparently they...

History isn’t on the GOP’s side, either. If keeping the top marginal tax rate at 35 percent–the rate under Bush, and the rate that Republicans are fighting to preserve–spurs so much hiring, why...

Larry Sabato is one of the most respected political scientists in the USA.  He’s a professor at the U. of Virginia and considered perhaps the preeminent political pundit on elections.   His final pre-election...

I always allow myself to get hopeful when peace talks break out on the Middle East, and my hopes are always dashed. But, there were some very fine statements made tonight at the opening dinner. They are worth a read. No doubt...

Anyone want to provide Nate Silver with an overdetermined answer?