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Rick Perry’s Fantasy About Obama, Israel – CNN.com
Gov. Rick Perry unleashed an onslaught against President Obama’s Israel policy Tuesday in New York, calling it “moral equivalency,” “appeasement,” “naive and arrogant, misguided and dangerous.” All this sounds very bad, deepening the narrative that Obama is hell-bent on alienating … Continue reading
Could Obama’s new tax plan really incite class warfare? – CNN
President Obama will unveil a plan today to cut the deficit by $3 trillion over the next decade. A large part of the proposal is expected to be based on raising taxes on Americans making more than $1 million a … Continue reading
Christine O’Donnell: Exhibit A for Getting Rid of Closed Primaries – CNN.com
One year ago this week, America got a wake-up call about a core problem in our politics that empowers ideological extremists and special interests. On September 14, 2010, both Delaware Rep. Mike Castle? and Washington Mayor Adrian Fenty lost closed … Continue reading
Can Obama overcome D.C.’s partisan poison? – CNN.com
In a call to action on the American economy, President Obama entered a deeply divided U.S. Capitol on Thursday to propose a decidedly bipartisan package of policies backed with an urgent message: “Pass this bill now.” The address before a … Continue reading
Picking Bachmann or Perry is risky for GOP – CNN.com
A day can be a long time in politics, and that was certainly true this past Saturday. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann won the Iowa straw poll in Ames, followed by libertarian Congressman Ron Paul. Tim Pawlenty’s third-place finish pushed the two-term … Continue reading
Are Republicans at War with Reality? – CNN.com
So here’s what I learned watching Thursday night’s Republican debate: States’ rights should rule the day, unless you’re gay. Small government is the rule unless a rapist impregnates his victim. Loyalty oaths should be the new normal. Ten-to-one spending cuts … Continue reading
Ugly to Compare Terrorists with Tea Party – CNN.com
The cycle of incitement continued this week as Democrats frustrated with the debt-ceiling deal equated the tea party with terrorists, just weeks before the 10th anniversary of 9/11. It is an ugly and unacceptable comparison, especially coming — as it … Continue reading
Americans are not pleased with how lawmakers are handling their job – CNN
We were going to talk about the game of politics this morning, but it’s clear Americans are tired of that and frustrated at the current political climate. John Avlon and Ron Brownstein discuss voter discontent. How frustrated are you? A … Continue reading
The Extreme Grouses as the Center Wins Debt Deal – CNN.com
The center can hold. That’s at least part of the big-picture takeaway after the House passed a lopsided if 11th-hour debt ceiling and deficit reduction bill by a refreshingly bipartisan margin of 269 to 161. The extremes were united in … Continue reading
Inflexible GOP Should Listen to Reagan on Debt – CNN.com
As the debt-ceiling deadline ticks closer, conservatives in Congress are fighting among themselves. The civil war is between responsible Republicans and extreme ideologues. The question is whether the collateral damage will include the American economy. House Speaker John Boehner abruptly … Continue reading
Our Stupid Self-Inflicted Debt Crisis – CNN.com
Let me get this straight. The people who have been preaching the most about the dangers of American decline are right now helping to hasten American decline. Because if America defaults on its debt, not only will we find ourselves … Continue reading
News Tweets with a Twist – Reliable Sources – CNN
Rosie Gray, Joe Concha, Jamelle Bouie and guest host John Avlon dissect a variety of Twitter-related stories from this week.
Good news: The Gang of Six is back – CNN.com
That’s thanks to the Lazarus-like resurgence of the Gang of Six, a bipartisan group of senators who have been working tirelessly to come up with a balanced plan to restore our nation to fiscal responsibility. Washington’s professional partisans and cynical … Continue reading
In Debt Talks, Obama as Grown-Up in the Room – CNN.com
The enemy of problem-solving in politics is ideological inflexibility. That is the case President Obama made to the American people on Monday as ongoing debt and deficit talks try to stop the nation from default on August 2. The president … Continue reading
‘Palm-gate’ proves centrists’ Palin doubts – CNN.com
She was caught red-handed. The surreal scene of Sarah Palin referring to notes written on her palm during a Q&A session after her speech at the National Tea Party convention has validated skeptics even as it’s been dismissed by her … Continue reading
In 2011, It’s Truly Independents Day – CNN.com
Our first president, George Washington said, “I was no party man myself, and the first wish of my heart was, if parties did exist, to reconcile them.” His vice president, John Adams, once wrote, “There is nothing which I dread … Continue reading
The Perils of Journalism – Reliable Sources – CNN
John Avlon and COO of the Newseum Institute Gene Policinski discuss the dangers and risks of reporting the news.
In GOP Presidential Field, Only Three Are for Real – CNN.com
There are three ways to run for president these days. The first is to run to promote yourself. The second is to run to promote ideas. The third is to actually run for president of the United States. The Republican … Continue reading
‘Live Free or Die’ state good test for GOP – CNN.com
It makes sense that the first major Republican debate is going to be held Monday night in New Hampshire. The Granite State is the best test of general election appeal of any presidential candidate before Super Tuesday. That’s because New … Continue reading
Sex scandals turning into civic problem – CNN.com
Really? Another ambitious politician is laid low by personal behavior that would make a drunk frat-boy think twice. What’s with these people? At this point, Americans are scandalized but unsurprised. Political sex scandals feel like giddy new installments of reality … Continue reading