Santorum May Not Be Done Running Yet, Nude Protests at Boehner’s Office, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 28, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including the entitlement program top Senate Democrats say is not on the "fiscal cliff" chopping block, and a former Republican senator has some harsh words for anti-tax advocate Grover Norquist. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Grover Dumpty

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Ping Pong

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Cracks in the Anti-Tax Wall

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Nov 27, 2012 We're seeing the first signs in years that on the question of taxation -- one of the fundamental responsibilities of government -- the GOP may be starting to recover its senses. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

GOP Backs Off Norquist Anti-Tax Pledge, Fox News Dissed on Fox News, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 27, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including another legal challenge to President Obama's health care law and billionaire Warren Buffet discusses what Congress should do about taxing the wealthy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Allen West Loses, Grover Norquist on Obama’s ‘Poopy Head’ Strategy, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 13, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a possible surprise pick to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and a conversation David Petraeus' mistress had about him during a January appearance on "The Daily Show." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Next Game of Economic Chicken: Taxing the Rich

Robert Reich / Truthdig Nov 10, 2012 The game of chicken isn’t about how much or when we cut the budget deficit. Or even whether the upcoming “fiscal cliff” poses a danger to the economy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Mitt Romney’s Biggest Problem: He’s Giving the GOP Exactly What It Wants in a Candidate

Robert Reich / Truthdig Sep 25, 2012 There are two major theories about why Romney is dropping in the polls. One is Romney is a lousy candidate, unable to connect with people or make his case.The second is that Americans are finally beginning to see how radical the GOP has become, and are repudiating it. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Ralph Reed: Back From the Dead

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 4, 2012 Ralph Reed, the disgraced conservative political operative and evangelical leader who took secret money from former super-lobbyist and convicted felon Jack Abramoff, returned from political purgatory during the Republican National Convention last week. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

GOP Hearts Condi, H.W. Bush Disses Norquist Tax Pledge, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 14, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Mitt Romney sitting down for five TV interviews and Geraldo Rivera's latest controversial remark about Trayvon Martin's hoodie. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

More in GOP Reject Norquist’s No-Tax Pledge

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 6, 2012 Rep. Scott Rigell, breaking ranks with establishment Republicans, has criticized the Taxpayer Protection Pledge of anti-tax hound Grover Norquist (right). Legislators who sign the document promise not to back a tax increase under any circumstances. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Schumer ‘Appalled’ by Conservative Reaction to Tax-Dodger Bill

Staff / Truthdig May 24, 2012 Sen. Chuck Schumer is ripping conservatives for their response to legislation he co-sponsored that would punish those who renounce their citizenship to avoid paying taxes. The bill was introduced after Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin gave up his U.S. citizenship right before he was expected to earn billions from the company's much anticipated IPO. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )