Ronald Reagan at 100: The Darker Legacy
Filed under: Deep Background , Conservatives , Analysis The depiction of Reagan as one of the nation’s most glorious leaders is flawed, and his legacy is far more complicated — and blemished. Next week will be an appropriate time to remember that.
Far From Humble Republicans Prep for the State of the Union
Filed under: Republicans , Budget , Social Security , Deep Background , Medicare , Economy , John Boehner Republicans are trying to take credit for things — like a report predicting an uptick in employment prospects — that they had nothing to do with.
What Progressives Want From Obama’s State of the Union Address: Fighting Words
Filed under: Obama Administration , Deep Background , Barack Obama More than anything, the left will be looking for signs that Obama is willing to battle the conservative and Republican forces that politically outmaneuvered him this past year. Tone will trump specifics.
GOP Health Care Plan: More Repeal Than Replace
Filed under: House , Republicans , Health Care , Deep Background It’s unlikely House Republicans will serve up any comprehensive health care reforms. Rather, they prefer to tear down last year’s gains.
Filed under: Deep Background Those who purposefully undermine reasonable and necessary discourse do not deserve a pass in the name of civility. Limbaugh needs to be called out for his comment that Democrats are in Jared Loughner’s corner.