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Blame Republicans for Debt Crisis
By flinching at the prospect of significant deficit reduction, the GOP will have to deal with the fallout.
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Enough Already
It’s time for politicians to get serious about raising the debt ceiling. They’re playing with fire.
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Worries on All Sides
The 2012 elections could be the first in 20 years in which voters dump big numbers of both Republicans and Democrats.
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Ready to Rumble
If Rick Perry enters the presidential race, look for him and Michele Bachmann to duke it out.
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Too Good to Last
Medicare “as we know it” is a great deal for seniors but not for taxpayers.
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The Home Front
Despite the housing slump, Americans of all political persuasions have a visceral desire to own their own home.
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Room for One More
Watch for Michele Bachmann or Rick Perry to try to fill a void in the GOP presidential race.
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A Brief Bounce
Why President Obama hasn’t gotten more lift from the death of Osama bin Laden.
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Fleeting Favor
President Obama can’t bank on his job-approval ratings staying high unless the economy improves.
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The Waiting Game
Uncertainty over redistricting is keeping some potential House candidates on the sidelines -- for now.
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Taking On Obama
Haley Barbour’s decision not to enter the presidential race doesn’t change the calculus for Republicans.
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Harsh Realities for Both Parties
The economy is flying barely above the treetops, and it has little margin for error.
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Trump’s a Joke
Legitimate presidential candidates are at risk of being marginalized by a publicity-hungry reality-show host.
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Death Wish?
Republicans pushing to revamp Medicare could find themselves voted out of office in the next election.
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An Intruding World
Americans cannot afford to ignore debt crises in Europe and democracy movements in the Middle East.
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Obama’s Advantage
GOP strategists privately admit that the president has a good chance of winning reelection in 2012.
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The Die Isn’t Cast
Although it’s likely that Democrats will lose their Senate majority in 2012, it’s not preordained. Campaigns matter.
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Trend or Fluke?
A new poll that shows independents warming to the role of government could signal an important shift
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It’s Nobody’s Turn
Not even political professionals have a clue who will be the Republican presidential nominee.
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Sunny-Side Up
Economic indicators are heading to a place where President Obama could win reelection.
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