A flawed strategy and congressional dysfunction is dooming tax reform, not the president’s actions.
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The Dems Need to Take a Hard Line on the Debt Ceiling
On the debt ceiling, both the substance and the politics call for risk-taking.
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Will Paul Ryan Go Down Like John Boehner?
Boehner was fired for working with Pelosi. Will Ryan face the same fate?
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Soon Paul Ryan Will Boehner Himself
Conservatives killed the career of John Boehner, and Paul Ryan is on the same path.
Posted inMain, Political Animal
Will a Partially Cancelled August Recess Help the GOP?
For Mitch McConnell, every avenue for progress looks blocked.
Posted inMain, Politics
House Freedom Caucus Approaches a Reckoning
Before long, they will be jammed up on health care, government funding, and the debt ceiling.
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The GOP Can’t Compromise, So What Happens Next?
The GOP can’t raise the debt ceiling or keep the government open without Democratic votes.
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The Republicans Have No Workable Plan for the Debt Ceiling
The GOP’s cluelessness could cause a global depression.
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The Democrats Should Not Concede on the Debt Ceiling
As the minority party, it’s not their responsibility.
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Democrats Can’t Be Suckers on the Debt Ceiling Debate
They shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to play hardball.
