Rich Baehr
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.
 | IN THE MAIL: From Jack Levin (with a preface by his son, Mark Levin), George Washington: The Crossing. |
| WASHINGTON POST: “A Bushel of Pinocchios” for IRS’s Lois Lerner. |
| WELL, IT’S NOT LIKE THEY’D PUT A FILMMAKER IN JAIL ON TRUMPED-UP CHARGES OR ANYTHING: Obama Administration Spied On Fox News’ James Rosen. |