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Jazz-blogging Tonight’s GOP Debate
Steve Green needs to give his liver a rest tonight, so we've asked Jazz Shaw to man the bar. The same adult refreshments will of course be served to all attendees...
When Calls for ‘Transparency’ Go Too Far
Gingrich and Romney trade demands to release potentially damaging documents. (Also read: "Mittens Takes Off the Gloves")
Jonny, We Hardly Knew Ye’
Jon Huntsman wasn't the conservative warrior Republicans were looking for.
GOP Prepares the Post-Christmas ‘Trump Roast’
An Eason Jordan production starring the King of Reality TV. (Though without Mitt Romney, Bryan Preston adds at the Tatler.)
The Logical Extreme of the ‘American System’
The toxic mix of unbridled individual liberty and unfettered capitalism.
Lifestyle Taxes Go Up in Smoke
When will politicians learn that raising "sin taxes" brings in less revenue than expected?
None of You Are the ‘Any Percent’
The ludicrous notion that "99%" or "53%" defines your place in the world.
The Legacy of Osama Bin Laden
He didn't win. But he gave us a psychological wound that will be a long time healing.
Scoring the GOP Debate at the Reagan Library
This one seemed to have a clear winner. (Also see: "Video: PJTV’s Roger Simon, Alexis Garcia and Tony Katz Score the GOP Presidential Debate")
First Blood in Ames
If we must pick a winner in last night's GOP presidential debate , I suppose I’ll have to go with ...
Obama, Geithner Hold All the Face Cards in Debt Ceiling Fight
The administration will get to choose who gets government checks and who doesn't.
The Grand Old Pile-On
Speaker John Boehner scrambles to hold his caucus in line but the young stallions are resisting.
Blagojevich Acquitted on All but 19 Charges
Before we are too quick to celebrate the successful vindication of our judicial system, we should remember that Mr. Blagojevich was also taken down on nearly two dozen other scurrilous charges.
Blunders and Bundlers
A night in the Lincoln bedroom? Obama's donors have substantially more ambitious ideas about how to be rewarded for raising cash for the campaign.
What Is Rudy’s Game?
Giuliani may have other reasons for allowing people to believe he is running for the Republican presidential nomination. (Also see "Gingrich Campaign Staff Quitting Must Mean Perry is Running" on the Tatler.)
The Lessons of NY-26
What we saw in NY-26 is, without a doubt, a preview of the playbook which Democrats will be running in 2012.
Donald Trump Is a Big Effing Deal
Just think how entertaining American politics would be if other politicians had the stones to drop a few F-bombs. (And at the Tatler, read about what might sink Trump.)
The Equal Earth Amendment
If this proposal is to have any teeth, we need to ensure that a new seat specifically for Mother Earth is added to the hallowed hall of the UN.
Budget Wars: The Sequel (UPDATED)
Why aren't the Dems coming up with GOP discretionary items to axe, like the GOP is doing with the left's NPR and Planned Parenthood? Because there aren't many to choose from. (UPDATE: Also read about the last-minute budget deal at the Tatler.)
The End of the Drilling Permitorium? Guess Again
The first permit issued for drilling in the Gulf since the Obama administration declared a moratorium is ... not for a new well at all.
‘Michele Bachmann for President’ and Other Strange but True Stories
She can raise a ton of money and has national name recognition, but has no legislative record and carries a reputation as a bomb thrower.
Christine O’Donnell: Clearly Not a Witch
Whether she performed as an unethical candidate using campaign funds for personal use is another question.
Santorum Readies Himself for 2012
Santorum seems to be running a 20th century presidential campaign strategy in a 21st century fight.
Stick With the Benjamins, Sarah
There are five reasons why Sarah Palin shouldn't run for president, including the fact that she doesn't have a chance of winning.
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