Nancy Pelosi’s Outrage, Nate Silver’s Next Step, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 15, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Barney Frank and Ron Paul's request about new marijuana laws and a look at the most bizarre post-election freak outs of 2012. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Colbert Report’: Sanders v. Citizens United

Staff / Truthdig Jan 4, 2012 The thrilling showdown that was the Iowa caucus race wasn't the only hot political action that went down on Tuesday. It'd be a shame if those eight precious Romney-friendly votes overshadowed this important appearance of Sen. Bernie Sanders on that evening's edition of "The Colbert Report." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’: Bernie Sanders, No Chaser

Staff / Truthdig Apr 29, 2011 Yes, Wednesday night's "Daily Show" skewering of the Trump vs. Obama birtherversy was funny. You can watch it here. We'd rather focus on a more substantial segment from that show, featuring straight-shooting Sen. Bernie Sanders. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Filibuster This Plan

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Jan 5, 2011 Liberal activists are demanding filibuster reform -- now. They should be careful what they wish for. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Dream Act Is Dead for This Year

Staff / Truthdig Dec 19, 2010 The U.S. Senate has failed us again. On a 55-41 vote, the proposed Dream Act, an immigration reform measure aimed at paving the way to citizenship for undocumented students who attend college, has effectively been killed for this year. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tax Cut Bills Run Into a Buzz Saw

Staff / Truthdig Dec 5, 2010 Republicans stood fast in the Senate to shoot down two attempts by Democrats to extend tax cuts for the middle class and let rates rise for wealthier taxpayers. Said one Democrat after the votes: "This is the ultimate game of chicken." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tax Cut Extension Survives House Vote, Boehner’s Ire

Staff / Truthdig Dec 3, 2010 According to a clearly disapproving Rep. John Boehner, the House of Representatives' vote Thursday in favor of keeping tax cuts for people earning less than $250,000 a year was tantamount to "chicken crap." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Filibuster May Thwart ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal

Staff / Truthdig Sep 21, 2010 President Obama should make a mental note that whatever he announces that he's going to do by a certain point in time is also duly noted by his opponents For example, his mention of finally reversing the US military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

4.5 Steps to Building a Better Filibuster

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Apr 21, 2010 My approach on the filibuster is the same as Bill Clinton's on affirmative action: mend it, don't end it. Here are four and a half steps to a better filibuster. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sen. Bunning Stalls Jobless Benefits Bill

Staff / Truthdig Feb 27, 2010 Sen. Jim Bunning was not a popular man among his Democratic colleagues this week. The Kentucky Republican, apparently so concerned about the federal budget deficit that he thought it unwise to allow the passage of legislation extending unemployment and health care help to jobless Americans, enacted a "one-man filibuster," as the Los Angeles Times put it, and didn't budge on Friday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

In Defense of the Filibuster

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Jan 27, 2010 This won't comfort Democrats mourning the loss of their filibuster-proof majority, but the existence of the filibuster is, on balance, a good thing. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Dodd Confirms Retirement Rumors

Staff / Truthdig Jan 7, 2010 Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd announced Wednesday that he won't seek re-election this November, making him the third high-profile Democrat to talk retirement in just one 24-hour news cycle. Despite Democrats' worries about the 2010 elections, Dodd's potential replacement from his party may have a fighting chance to score his Senate seat. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )