Ted Cruz Channels John F. Kennedy
The conservative senator takes a page from Kennedy's pro-growth economic playbook.
Elections
The Foolish Socialism of Bernie Sanders
Let the presidential candidate have his way and watch the U.S. economy implode.
Ralph Nader Blames Hillary Clinton's Lady Bits for Her "Shocking" Militarism
So what explains Obama's and Bush's? A pressing point gets lost in pop psychologizing.
19 Things in Rand Paul's New Book No Other GOP A-Lister Would Be Caught Dead Saying
From quoting Glenn Greenwald to calling Marco Rubio a 'so-called conservative' to saying the Republican brand 'sucks,' the Kentucky senator is living up to the whole 'new kind of Republican' thing
Vid: The Joe Biden Joke That Got Ted Cruz in Trouble
This is the latest example of how social media empowers the audience, not the "star."
Bernie Sanders and the Liberals' Moment
Don't overanalyze positive, emotional, early reactions to candidates.
America Shrugs as Lincoln Chafee Prepares Run for President
Currently polling at one percent
Lindsey Graham: Hillary Clinton Would Tear Rand Paul Apart
The hawkish Republican still chooses Paul over Clinton
Lindsey Graham for President Makes Nine on the GOP Side
Another anti-Rand Paul candidate who claims affinity for libertarian ideas.
If Rand Paul's PATRIOT Act Activism Raises Him Money, Maybe Listen to What He's Saying?
Some senators, tellingly, see listening to Americans' surveillance concerns as a bad thing.
As Martin O'Malley Enters Presidential Race, Protesters Undercut His Progressive Image
Trouble for a would-be Great Left Hope
Rand Paul: "Tomorrow, I will force the expiration of the NSA illegal spy program."
So long bulk collections under Section 215 of the Patriot Act, which courts say are unauthorized and the FBI says are ineffective.
Carly Fiorina and John Kasich Crack Republican Top 10, Ousting Perry and Santorum
Five-way tie at the top between Bush, Carson, Huckabee, Rubio, and Walker.
Bernie Sanders and the Liberal Hawks
A dove in the '80s, something more complicated since then
Brawl for Liberty: Watch Rand Paul's Awesome New Wrestling-Inspired Attack Ad
And in this corner... Obama the email reader
Paul and Cruz Are Running to Clinton's Left on Sentencing Reform
The presumptive Democratic nominee wants to do something about mandatory minimums but won't say what.
Rand Paul Shocker: He Criticizes the Politicians He Disagrees With!
What crazy strategy will the candidate come up with next?
Is Reason Trying to Make the GOP 2016 Field Look Like a Bunch of White Males?
Short answer: No. Long answer: Et tu, Greta?
Bobby Jindal: 'Senator Paul Unsuited to Be Commander-in-Chief'
The anti-Rand bandwagon is getting crowded
Rand Paul: Blame 'Hawks in Our Party' for Creating ISIS
Calling out Lindsey Graham, Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders Launching 'Political Revolution' With Help from Ben & Jerry's
It's all subjective for socialists.
Can a Foul-Mouthed Trial Lawyer Get Hillary Clinton to Chill Out on Marijuana?
Well, he's very wealthy.
Hillary Clinton's Brilliant Amnesty Move
Republicans are screwed no matter how they play now
GOP Hawks: Rand Paul is a 'misguided ideologue' and 'liberal Democrat'
National security conservatives go ballistic over Paul's Patriot Act obstruction
Bernie Sanders: Don't Need 23 Choices of Deodorant, 18 Choices of Sneakers When Kids Are Going Hungry
The Socialist running for president says he doesn't begrudge Hillary Clinton for the money she makes giving speeches.
Family Leave Policies Are Supposed to Help Women. Instead, They Trap Them.
Yes, there are unintended consequences to requiring employers to offer family leave benefits.
Should Libertarians Embrace Reform Conservativism? Should Conservatives?
"Reformocons" reject technocratic, top-down government solutions to pressing policy issues. What could be wrong with that? Well, for starters...
There's No Such Thing as Unbiased Journalism, So Stop Pretending
Shock a former political operative was less than honest about his relationship with his former bosses
Thank Sid Blumenthal for Telling Hillary Clinton Benghazi Was a Planned Attack
What did she know and when did she know it? More important: WTF were we doing in Libya to begin with?
Is Bernie Sanders the 2016 Ron Paul? He Can't Win Either, Media Points Out
Compare and contrast.
Marco Rubio's Foreign Policy: Reckless, Reactionary Big-Gov Love
Hey Rubio: If government can't manage health care, how can it manage regime changes in foreign societies?
Clinton Aide Sid Blumenthal is the Human Equivalent of a Semen-Stained Dress
He is a barely repressed reminder of a dark, gothic past that haunts Hillary Clinton and just won't stay buried.
Why Jeb Bush Can't Be Trusted With an Army
His reluctance to criticize his brother's war reflects a dangerous desire to forget the past.
Hillary Clinton Mocks Notion that She'll Answer Questions from the Press
Questions? From the press? Sure, fine, she'll get around to answering one eventually, maybe.
Hillary Clinton and the Saga of Sidney Blumenthal
Former administration staffer and foundation employee sought to influence Clinton while she served as Secretary of State.
