A Change Election — in the Wrong Direction

Joe Conason / Truthdig Jul 15, 2010 The furious and frustrated electorate should be careful when they demand change in the upcoming midterm elections -- because what they get may well be very different from what they actually want. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Political Math and Political Passion

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jul 12, 2010 If the midterm elections were held now, Republicans would likely take control of the House of the Representatives. Democrats have to figure out a way to appeal to independent voters while simultaneously winning back their disenchanted base. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democraps

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The Passionless Party

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jul 1, 2010 You know the Democrats have a problem when party insiders think John Kerry is too intense. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Obama Changed the Right

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jun 21, 2010 Barack Obama's campaign promise of change did not include a pledge to transform American conservatism. But one of his presidency's major legacies may be a revolution on the American right in which older, more secular forms of politics displace religious activism. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Elephant at the Health Care Summit

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Feb 22, 2010 This week will determine the shape of American politics for the next three years. No, that's not one of those journalistic exaggerations intended to catch your attention, although I hope it did. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sweat Time for Hill Democrats

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Jan 15, 2010 It's not time for presidential panic, but lawmakers up for re-election could be in a different boat if Obama's ratings stay in this slump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bush Breaks Bread With NAACP

Staff / Truthdig Jul 21, 2006 Bush spoke to the NAACP?s annual convention for the first time during his presidency. His speech drew both applause and silence as he addressed the group he has avoided for five years. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )