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Rich Baehr
Health Care Reform: Death by a Thousand Cuts or Repeal and Replace?
Repealing ObamaCare will be a larger undertaking than most realize, and it would help if the GOP had an alternative ready to replace it.
Senate Dems Walking the Plank on Taxes
There are 21 Democrats who could face primary challenges from the left if they support the president’s tax compromise with the Republicans.
Huge Losses for Dems in the South; GOP Surges in Midwest
Massive gains by the GOP from top to bottom augur well for redistricting and the 2012 presidential race.
The Battle for America 2010: What Are GOP Prospects for a Senate Takeover One Week Out?
It looks like an uphill climb for Republicans to take the necessary 10 seats to gain control of the Senate, but the probability of significant gains is still high.
The Battle for America 2010: How Big a Wave for the GOP in November?
The list of vulnerable House Democrats is growing while GOP chances for a takeover brighten on the Senate side.
Past Week’s Primaries Strongly Reflect ‘Enthusiasm Gap’ between Parties
Republican primary turnout was two or three times that of the Democrats, and the much maligned tea party movement is one big reason why.
Another Super Tuesday in the Books
The takeaway from yesterday is that the GOP looks like a far more diverse party this year than in prior years.
Has Obama Made Health Care Reform Too Big to Fail?
As the Democrats inch toward legislative victory, the most compelling argument seems to be that a vote for health care reform is a vote to save Obama's presidency.
Obama’s State of ‘The One’ Speech Preview
Explaining a freeze on spending that isn't and trying to convince a skeptical public he has the answers on creating jobs will be the president's top priorities. (See also Michael Ledeen: "The Real State of the Union: Fear")
With Democratic Retirements, GOP 2010 Senate Prospects Brighten
An early look at how the Senate races are shaping up for the November election.
Numbers Not Adding Up for Senate Democrats on Health Care Reform
Falling approval numbers for the president and Congress, as well as increasingly worrisome prospects for midterm elections, may doom the Senate bill. (Also read Roger Kimball: An Early Christmas Present, Brought to You By The Hill)
For the Dems, What a Difference a Year Makes
Republicans are on the upswing and the Democrats are facing a fierce anti-incumbent mood in the country.
Health Care Reform End Game Emerges
Democrats are wrestling with the size and scope of the public option, trying to make it more palatable to moderates.
Does Obama Have the Votes for Health Care Reform?
Never has such a major piece of legislation passed with no support from the minority party and a majority of Americans opposed. This could be the first.
Obama’s Health Care Speech a High-Stakes Political Game
The president will roll the dice and push the public option, despite what it might cost the Democrats in 2010.
Health Care Reform Loses Its Mojo
The president and the Democrats must now scramble for ways to get it passed.
Obama’s Fall by the Numbers
Obama's falling poll numbers and declining political capital spell trouble for his legislative agenda. (Also read Roger L. Simon: Health Care and Obama's Insecurity)
American Jews Still Refuse to See the Light on Obama
Despite polls showing that only 6% of Israelis see the president as pro-Israel, liberal Jews still support his administration.
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