Richard Reeves / TruthdigMay 22, 2013
Here's a modest idea to break the gridlock, the stupidity, the meanness, the partisan lying and irresponsible ineffectiveness of modern Washington. We should consider returning to the Middle Ages. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 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 )
Staff / TruthdigJun 12, 2010
It's hard to cast the Gulf of Mexico oil spill in anything resembling a positive light, but some Republican operatives are apparently pretty chuffed about the media coverage of the debacle, according to (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 3, 2010
Why is America so deeply polarized, politically speaking? This week's episode of "Left, Right & Center" finds Robert Scheer and Tony Blankley discussing the partisan divisions in the country and agreeing at least on the point that those rifts have never been this deep. But why is there so much anger? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
E.J. Dionne Jr. / TruthdigMar 1, 2010
If we learn nothing else in 2010, can we please finally acknowledge that our partisan divisions are about authentic principles that lead to very different approaches to governing? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 16, 2010
Another Democrat is leaving the fold on Capitol Hill. Sen. Evan Bayh announced Monday that he won't seek re-election this fall after 11 years in the Senate, pointing to recent partisan politicking in Congress as the main reason for his departure. "People's business is not getting done," Bayh said, making sure to point out that he's not making this move because he thinks he wouldn't win. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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