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Obama may blame GOP for a bad jobs report but it’s no subsitute for leadership

President Obama’s news conference Friday on jobs and the economy offered the American public nothing new. He blamed the Congress and Republicans specifically for our woes. ; The president’s remarks on the economy and Congress echo President Truman’s on the…

Occupy Wall Street Has Seized Control of This Year’s Political Debate

In a statement following the Senate’s rejection of the proposed Buffett Rule to impose a 30 percent minimum tax rate on those making more than $1 million a year, President Obama accused Senate Republicans of “choosing once again to protect…

The Campaign Insiders Examine Obama’s rhetoric on the Republican candidates

No End In Sight

The Republican Presidential primary race remains Mitt Romney’s to win, but that has more to do with arithmetic and delegates than it does with votes. With Romney’s third place finish in Mississippi and Alabama yesterday, any prospect of a quick…

He’s got the math, so where’s Mitt’s momentum?

With Romney’s third place finish in Mississippi and Alabama Tuesday, one thing is certain: The Republican presidential primaries may remain Mitt Romney’s to win, but that has more to do with arithmetic and delegates than it does with voters. Given…

Senate Leaders Avert Judicial Nominee Showdown

Senate leaders averted a showdown over judicial nominations Wednesday, surprising onlookers with an unexpected deal that kept the Senate from expending hours on votes doomed to fail. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid had planned to force procedural votes on 17…

Cardin’s wife surprised by White House call in middle of night

Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin on Thursday signed off on a deal to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits, a critical holdout to get the deal done, but it didn’t come until some heavy pressure from on high. Cardin…