As Speaker, he has the authority to rein in Rep. Nunes, but clearly supports what he’s doing.
Paul Ryan
Posted inPolitical Animal
Does California Need an Alternative to the GOP?
Republican registrations are about to fall below ‘no party preference’ in the Golden State.
Posted inMain, Political Animal
America Is the Deadliest Affluent Country for Children
It’s time to vote for people who actually stand by their promises to protect our children.
Posted inPolitical Animal
The Republicans Welcome a Government Shutdown
If the GOP wanted to avoid a shutdown, Pence would cancel his trip and the House would stay in town.
Posted inPolitical Animal
The Era of No Compromise Is Over
Congressional Republicans have gone as far as they can without compromising, but they’ve reached the end of the road.
Posted inPolitical Animal
How Wolff Got His Story Is As Important As What He Wrote
People can get what they want from this president by ingratiating themselves.
Posted inJanuary/February/March 2018, Magazine
When Congress Paid Its Interns
The same institutional penny-pinching that has devastated congressional staff has all but wiped out paid internships, with pernicious consequences for Washington and for American democracy.
Posted inPolitical Animal
How Do You Get Too Toxic for Breitbart?
After supporting him throughout 2016, Paul Ryan’s primary challenger is too racist for Breitbart.
Posted inPolitical Animal
How the Republican Tax Bill Will Affect Working Americans
The biggest impact will come in response to what this bill does to the federal deficit.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Why Are Republicans Pushing Such an Unpopular Tax Bill?
Recent victories have convinced them that they are immune to the backlash that is coming.
