The Bipartisan Imperial Presidency
On core questions of federal power there isn't a dime's worth of difference between the two tickets.
Politics
They Did Build That
Among Americans who own their own businesses Mitt Romney enjoys a twenty point lead over Obama
Todd Akin Wants Your Forgiveness
"Used the wrong words in the wrong way and for that I apologize."
Romney Campaign Has More Cash Than the Obama Campaign
The President spent heavily in July, while Romney did well in fundraising
Maddow Gives Her Thoughts on Akin
Says Akin's 'fake science' is the 'new normal' in the GOP
Hefty Price Tag For Attack on Iran
It is estimated that an Israeli attack on Iran would cost $41.4 billion
Former Oregon Gubernatorial Candidate Held Illegal Immigrants as Forced Labor, Lawsuit Alleges
The GOP's 2006 candidate is accused of hiring illegal immigrants and forcing them to work against their will under threat of deportation
Report: Paul Ryan Called Todd Akin
Ryan's office won't confirm the call, POLITICO's sources say Ryan did not call for resignation but that the conversation was not brief
Fossils Dealer Suing US Government Over Seized Dino Bones
The feds seized the fossils to hand them over to the government of Mongolia, which claimed ownership
ACLU Has No Standing to Sue Over 10 Commandments At Florida Courthouse, 11th Circuit Rules
The ACLU sued Dixie County over a 10 commandments monument
Massive NYPD Spying Operation Aimed at Muslims Did Not Generate a Single Lead
But at least they got to pretend they were an intelligence agency
White House Denies Obama Dislikes Romney Personally
This time it's still not personal, the president's men insist. A new book claimed otherwise
Could RNC in Tampa Be Rocked By Hurricane?
A blip in the Atlantic could be the first signs of a Hurricane Isaac that could hit Florida as the RNC begins there
Todd Akin Apologizes For Rape Comment Again In New TV Ad
Resisting calls for him to bow out of the Missouri Senate race.
Akin's Pregnancy "Science" Called Nonsense
People disagree on a lot, but all health experts agree the Senate candidate is full of crap
Assange's Sex With Sleeping Women Isn't Rape, Says MP
Whatever the merits, having George Galloway on your side isn't helpful
Minnesota Lawmaker Dinged for Sex With Teen
A rest stop? Really? Does nobody learn from history?
Move Over Todd Akin! 3 Other Monstrously Dumb Comments About Rape
Featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Bernard Shaw, and Clayton Williams.
Presidential Mobile Apps Too Stalker-y
The campaign software wants to know way too much about you
Study Finds Doctors More Prone to Burnout
Some 37.9% of physicians said they experienced burnout symptoms and 40.2% said they were dissatisfied with their work-life balance.
RNC No Boon for Tampa Strip Clubs, Says Local Adult Entertainment Mogul
Strip clubs not expecting a boon from the convention. Free speech, of course, will be limited as usual.
Ron Paul Delegates Take Aim at GOP Platform
Can libertarian ideas like limiting the federal reserve and scaling back military power make it?
Man with Pellet Gun Escorted from Obama New Hampshire Appearance
Had gun on hip 10 minutes prior to campaign stop.
Todd Akin: Not Quitting
Denies reports he'll drop out of race over rape pregnancy comments.
Obomney Watch: Afghanistan Drawdown
Even though Romney's on the same page as Obama on the war in Afghanistan, he still has critical comments.
Mitt Romney Versus the National Endowment for the Humanities
Romney's attack on the NEH shows an instinct for to go for the capillary rather than the jugular.
Obama Backs Quickly Away from Anti-Romney Steelworker Ad
Says he does not believe Romney is responsible for laid-off steelworker's wife's death.
Source Says Akin Planning to Withdraw
Has Tuesday deadline if he wants to end campaign over abortion rape controversy.
Former Union Boss at Occupy Rally: Overthrow Capitalism
But you can't overthrow free markets, only suppress them. More fascism from extremists
Assange: US War on Whistleblowers Must End
White House touts its transparency while cracking down on leaks, leakers and those who help them
Scott Brown Calls for Todd Akin to Bow Out Over Rape Comment
As other Republican candidates condemn the Missouri Senate hopeful's comments about "legitimate rape" not leading to pregnancy
Tom Morello Lashes Out At Paul Ryan
Does not appreciate the would-be vice president listing "Rage Against The Machine" as a favorite band
15 Baltimore Cops Sentenced to Federal Prison Won't Be Separated from General Population
Baltimore cops facing state jail time get segregated housing
GWU National Security Archive Says DOJ Evaluation of FOIA Compliance Too Rosy
The government's track record on FOIA requests is much murkier than advertised
