Will Moderates Defeat Moderation?

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Nov 28, 2011 Some of my middle-of-the-road columnist friends keep ascribing our difficulties to structural problems in our politics. But the problem we face isn't about structures or the party system. It's about ideology. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

NBA Super Committee

Pat Bagley, Cagle Cartoons, Salt Lake Tribune Nov 27, 2011 Dig deeper

‘Super Committee’ Fails to Overcome Republican Dogma

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Nov 22, 2011 There are people on the right capable of arithmetic, but anyone who calls for revenue out loud is branded a heretic in Republican circles, where tax cuts are not a matter of policy but of faith. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

It’s a Flipped Bird, It’s a Pain, it’s …

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Nov 22, 2011 Dig deeper

Super Committee Gun

Daryl Cagle, Cagle Cartoons, MSNBC.com Nov 21, 2011 Dig deeper

On Deadline, No Sign of a Debt Deal

Staff / Truthdig Nov 21, 2011 Talks between congressional leaders charged with coming up with a plan by Wednesday to cut the national deficit by $1.2 trillion have descended into squabbling and finger-pointing, suggesting that automatic cuts to domestic programs, Medicare and defense spending—rather than a mix of cuts and tax increases—are inevitable. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Not-So-Super Committee

Rick McKee, Cagle Cartoons, The Augusta Chronicle Nov 19, 2011 Dig deeper

The Easiest Way to Cut the Deficit

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Nov 17, 2011 Here is a surefire way to cut $7.1 trillion from the deficit over the next decade. Do nothing. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Super Committee Thanksgiving

Daryl Cagle, MSNBC.com Nov 14, 2011 Dig deeper

The Supercommittee

Nate Beeler, Cagle Cartoons, The Washington Examiner Nov 6, 2011 Dig deeper

Supercommittee

Daryl Cagle, Cagle Cartoons, MSNBC.com Oct 2, 2011 Dig deeper

Boehner Bad-Mouths Any Talk of Tax Hikes

Staff / Truthdig Sep 15, 2011 House Speaker John Boehner said Thursday that the "super committee" on debt reduction should not be considering any sort of tax increases as it attempts to slash the federal deficit by $1.2 trillion. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )