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Wendy Davis Hailed as Hero, Frank Rich Slams David Gregory, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 27, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including reaction from the winners after the Supreme Court's DOMA and Proposition 8 rulings and results of the Massachusetts Senate special election. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Gentlemen, Sharpen Your Spears

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 20, 2012 Those who prize civility over frank talk or success in politics may be disheartened to learn that attack ads of the type President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have begun to fling at each other are as old as the republic itself, and as New York magazine columnist Frank Rich says, they’re absolutely essential for effective politics. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Frank Rich Blasts Bipartisanship

Staff / Truthdig Sep 28, 2011 With an eye on the ruthlessly partisan strategies, tactics and proposed policies of the Republican contenders for the White House, former New York Times columnist Frank Rich assigns a poor grade to Obama's efforts to reach across the aisle. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Way Away From a Second Term

Staff / Truthdig Jul 5, 2011 In his first essay for New York Magazine since quitting The New York Times last spring, Frank Rich thoughtfully details Barack Obama's failure to push back against the financial wheeler-dealers who drove the country to the brink of ruin (more). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

This Ruckus Over a Mosque Only Hurts the U.S.

Staff / Truthdig Aug 23, 2010 Did you know that she-pundit Laura Ingraham actually kind of gave her blessing to the project that has now become known, especially in her circles, as the "Ground Zero mosque," and less than a year ago at that? Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )