The House passes historic health care legislation
Mon, 03/22/10 – 11:38 | 20 Comments

Yesterday the House passed the health care bill on a 219 to 212 vote, paving the way for a historic overhaul of the nation’s health system. After a year of intense national debate the bill …

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A prediction on the inaugural speech
Sun, 01/18/09 – 1:18 | 15 Comments Print
A prediction on the inaugural speech

Much speculation surrounds President-elect Barack Obama’s inaugural speech. From an observer’s standpoint, without having spoken to any one involved in his speech writing, it is my prediction that Obama will try to invoke John F. …

Conservative Democrats may hold balance of power
Sun, 01/18/09 – 1:18 | 6 Comments Print
Conservative Democrats may hold balance of power

In “The Blue Dogs Have Their Day,” Collin Levy of the Wall Street Journal writes that conservative Democrats (”Blue Dogs”) are concerned about President-elect Obama’s stimulus package. Contrary to popular thinking, Levy insinuates that a …