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Are you better off than 10 years ago?

By William Saletan June 18, 2012, 05:21 PM

Without mentioning George W. Bush by name, Obama has been pounding the economic record of the Bush years.

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Supreme Court won't have last word on health reform

June 16, 2012, 09:09 PM

Controlling health costs will test us whatever the Supreme Court decides.

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Five myths about Marco Rubio

By Manuel Roig-Franzia June 16, 2012, 05:21 PM

The Florida senator remains in the spotlight as a possible vice presidential choice for Mitt Romney.

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Billionaires against billionaires

By E.J. DIONNE June 15, 2012, 08:12 PM

When it comes to election donations, the playing field this year is tilted sharply to the right.

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Editorial: Corporate courage

June 15, 2012, 12:31 AM

General Mills joins St. Jude in opposing marriage amendment.

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Two faces of the GOP

By RUTH MARCUS June 14, 2012, 09:06 PM

Jeb Bush and Scott Walker have become the public face of the two sides.

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Presidential battles over the years

By Edward Glaeser June 13, 2012, 10:57 AM

Just as in 1912, the public sector needs to become more effective and less wasteful.

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Not Jeb Bush's GOP

By John Dickerson June 12, 2012, 08:36 PM

He describes a hole in American politics, and how Mitt Romney is not necessarily the man to fill it.

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Democrats, don't boycott 'brat summit'

By EDITORIAL June 12, 2012, 02:01 PM

Wisconsin lawmakers leaders who are snubbing Gov. Scott Walker's invitation to a casual cookout are acting like sore losers.

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Not looking for the union label

By ESTHER CEPEDA June 11, 2012, 11:53 AM

Never mind this nonsense about outside money being the reason for a union-buster to have prevailed in Wisconsin.

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Obama's military policy is popular

By MICHAEL A. COHEN June 10, 2012, 06:59 PM

It's highly unlikely that Obama will be hurt politically by controversial revelations about his approach.

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The GOP's gay trajectory

By FRANK BRUNI June 09, 2012, 07:01 PM

There's growing awareness among prominent Republicans that embracing marriage equality could broaden the party's base.

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Editorial: Legislative races -- get to know 'em

June 07, 2012, 08:59 PM

This year's legislative contests call for extra attention.

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Politicians, please work together

By RUTH MARCUS June 07, 2012, 08:57 PM

Americans are sick of the political polarization. Put party politics aside and work for the common good.

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President Obama faces a confidence crisis

By CARTER ESKEW June 06, 2012, 07:57 PM

The weekend did not bring any greater optimism over the state of the economy and its negative impact on President...

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Editorial: Caution advised in judging Walker win

June 06, 2012, 05:00 PM

Wisconsin voters rejected use of recall to oust governor.

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Editorial: Minnesota's United Methodists take a brave stand

June 05, 2012, 10:51 PM

They buck denomination, oppose gay marriage ban.

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Barack Obama -- drone warrior

By CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER June 05, 2012, 10:17 PM

The peacemaker becomes the avenger.

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Romney dangerously naive on foreign policy

By JOEL BRINKLEY June 05, 2012, 08:57 PM

Given all the dilemmas the U.S. faces worldwide, we don't need another president who figures out what to do through trial and error.

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If Wisconsin's Walker is not recalled

By ELLEN HOERLE June 04, 2012, 09:27 PM

... it will show once again that people settle for the easiest answer that comes to mind.

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