My introduction to the Tea Party involved a Town Hall meeting where several Tea Party seniors were waving signs inscribed “Save our Medicare.” They
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The philosophical-political choices facing American voters
We are being told not to expect a “grand bargain” in Congress this year or next. This should not be a shock to anyone
How to run against the Tea Party: Go left
We are properly focused on the short-term concerns about Republican obstinance in Congress. One way or another, we will get beyond this. The result
Ranting about Rand (Paul) ranting
As I write this, Senator Rand Paul [R-KY] is still standing on the floor of the Senate, filibustering against the appointment of John Brennan
Reminiscing about the conservative movement of the 1960s
He was considered anathema to progressives; the most conservative member of the Republican Party. The time was the 1960s, and his name was William
Support for Tea Party plummets
On November 29, Pew Research Center reported that since the 2010 midterm elections, the Tea Party has lost support nationwide and also in the
Maybe progressives just don’t know how responsible conservatives are
Conservatives breathe the same air as progressives; they drink the same water. They fly the same planes and they eat the same food. It
Forget the Constitution. Let’s go back to Articles of Confederation, says Tea Party.
Members of the Tea Party purport to revere a document written by many of the founding fathers. You might think that we’re talking about
In defense of Rand Paul – somewhat
Have you ever been in a conversation with someone where, when the other person is speaking, you (a) are not really listening, and/or (b)
The perils of being a reasonable Republican
On April 30, Florida governor Charlie Crist, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, changed his political affiliation from Republican to Independent. This move is