Barack Obama
Is the Left Preparing to Target President Obama? Maybe?
From drone wars to the assault on civil liberties to the strengthening of the corporatist state, Obama leaves much to be desired
Is Closing Guantanamo Just a Pipe Dream?
President Obama repeated that he wants to, but experts think it's unlikely
Uncovered: John Boehner's Draft Memo to Obama on Avoiding the Fiscal Cliff
A deal to avoid a do-over of the knock-down, drag-out fight over the debt-limit increase.
George Will Says GOP Should Turn Libertarian While David Frum Bromances Social Cons
Over the weekend at the Wash Post, George Will says that the GOP needs to channel its inner libertarian.
America's Free Speech Retreat
The Obama administration's shoddy response to the consulate attack in Libya
Prohibition: The Real Reefer Madness
The nation's drug warriors plow ahead, driven by fear of a world where addicts clog the gutters.
Obama to Deal with Deficit by Campaigning for Tax Hikes
Trying to build public support for his deficit reduction plan
Grover Norquist Offers His Assessment of Why Obama Won
It's because the President called Romney a "poopy face"
Who's Going to Get Fired Over Petraeus Investigation?
So retired Gen. David Petraeus has resigned as CIA director in the wake of revelations of an affair and crazy email behavior on his part and that of his lover.
Palestinian Leadership Rejects Obama's Appeal
Will seek "non-member state" status at the U.N.
The Election's Unanswered Question
There is one message that is yet to be heard by most voters.
Why Mitt Romney Lost—and the GOP Will Continue to Lose
The party's message is confused, contradictory, and unconvincing.
Obama, Boehner to Start Talking Taxes Today
Not to each other of course. It's not like the election punished either.
Barack Obama Thanks Volunteers at Chicago Headquarters, Tells Campaign-Like Story of 25-Year-Old Self
The president makes a surprise visit
Karl Rove: Obama Suppressed the Vote
Even assuming he's just screwing with people, it's funny
Election's Over, Can We Focus on the Wars Now?
Barack Obama tried to extend the war in Iraq, has more troops in Afghanistan than Bush did, and is ordering drone strikes at a dizzying pace.
Democrats Are the Silent Majority—For Now
Obama promised the most explicitly left-wing agenda in presidential history and he won easily.
Situation Lousy, Don't Change a Thing
Voters may say they want forward-looking reforms, but they consistently vote otherwise.
Four More Years for the Unwitting Authoritarian
Obama is the least skilled president since Jimmy Carter, but he is far more menacing.
Gunmaker Stocks Surge on Obama's Re-Election
Everybody's anticipating a surge of purchases to beat the control-freakery
China Welcomes Obama Reelection
Rival superpower mentioned often by both camps during campaign
New Mother Names Twins Barack Obama and Mitt Romney
Babies born near where Obama's father was born
Some Stocks Expected to Surge Thanks to Obama Reelection
Despite falling stock markets, some stand to gain
Mississippi Students Riot After Obama Win
Sore losers set fire to signs and allegedly use racist language
Presidents Usually Have Lousy Second Terms, They Also Don't Win With Unemployment This High
President Obama enters his second term
Russian Leaders Congratulate Obama on Second Term
Now they've got that "space" Obama mentioned