Category Archives: The Washington Post

The Washington Post: Alyssa Rosenberg: ‘If Conservatives Lost the Culture War, That Doesn’t Mean Liberals Won It’

Source:The Washington Post– with a look at the Cultural War. Source:The New Democrat  “The “culture wars” have been a feature of American politics for almost a century, but recently a number of commentators have declared their end. Conservatives have lost, … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: Robert J. Samuelson: The Debate That Wasn’t

Source:The New Democrat  I agree with Robert Samuelson that Washington really hasn’t been debating the size of government. But avoiding tough decisions and when they find things they actually want to do that is both parties they either borrow the … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: Steve Rosenthal: ‘American Politics Are Moving Left’

Source:The Washington Post– U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (Democrat, Massachusetts) Hey, Liz, if the Democratic Socialist label is good enough for Bernie Sanders, why not you as well? “Steve Rosenthal, a longtime Democratic strategist and former political director of the AFL-CIO, … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: Chris Cillizza: Third Party Time?

Source:The Washington Post talking about what a third political party would need to be successful in America. “A new Gallup poll shows Americans are frustrated with both the Democratic and Republican parties — so is it time for a major … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: Tyler Cowen: ‘Tears in America’s Social Safety Net?’

Source:The Washington Post with a look at the American safety net. “Author and economist Tyler Cowen speaks with host Nia-Malika Henderson about his new book, “Average Is Over,” America’s economy five years after the financial crash, and how the U.S. … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: ‘Six Presidents Make The Case For Foreign Intervention’

Source:The Washington Post– Ronald W. Reagan (Republican, California) 40th President of the United States (1981-89) “On In Play, Karen Tumulty revisits the key moments in which U.S. presidents have addressed the nation making a case for war or selling intervention … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: ‘Mitch McConnell’s Worst Week’

Source:The Washington Post Chris Cillizza playing political satirist. Or is it cartoonist? Perhaps buffoonist? I don’t know. I expect my followers to figure out the major details and then let me in on them. “The Senate minority leader held his … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: Nia-Malika Henderson: ‘Congress: As Unproductive As it is Unpopular!’

Source:The Washington Post– left to right: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Democrat, Nevada) and House Speaker John (don’t call me Boner) Boehner) the odd couple of inaction and dysfunction. Oh yeah, Nia-Malika Henderson. Perhaps you can tell who is who … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: Ed O’Keefe: Representative Luis Gutierrez: Immigration ‘Rock Star’ Says House Bill Will Pass

Source:The Washington Post What the Republican Party needs to figure out is that comprehensive immigration reform is in their long-term interest. Not so much short-term interest with their Far-Right that would like to see all illegal immigrants deported from the … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: Harold Meyerson: ‘Washington D.C. Council Stands For Fair Wages & Against Wal-Mart’

“For Republicans who want to cut the number of food stamp recipients, here’s a helpful suggestion: Support the ordinance passed last week by the D.C. Council, which required big-box stores like Wal-Mart to pay their employees at least $12.50 an … Continue reading

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