Government
People before Profits: Sound bites about jobs
October 14, 2010The Republicans are fond of saying that small business creates 70 percent of all jobs. They don't tell you that small business is also responsible for 70 percent of all layoffs. That's the nature of small...
Read moreAlaska tea party candidate: a study in contradictions
October 12, 2010Republican senatorial candidate Joe Miller of Alaska has stirred up controversy recently. He is the Tea Party favorite, Palin backed, and it's no surprise that he believes everything the federal government provides is negative.
Read moreAs GOP says “no” to stimulus, Dems close 10-point Gallup gap
September 8, 2010Republicans call President Obama a "carjacker" for his stimulus plan, as Democrats close gap in new poll.
Read moreA cautionary tale
June 18, 2010Sometimes we can learn lessons from our adversaries, and here's one we need to heed.
Read moreThe political time of day
June 16, 2010When asked what time it was, Yogi Berra responded, "You mean, right now?" For those who are involved in politics, the question is "What's the political time of day, like right now?"
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