There's no light at the end of the tunnel in the Republican message, no promise of better things to come. There's only the present stagnation, followed by a slow decline.

I think making a pretense of civility toward Eric Alterman is like making a pretense of civility to a scorpion.

Unquestionably, American political rhetoric can be repugnant, and the Right can certainly be as guilty as the Left.

Obama's explanation for the slowdown in economic growth is that the public sector is hurting, and that's where Washington must step in and act.

If you want to know why Republicans and conservatives are in a political crisis, you need only consider the fact that the Right's deeply held view now boils down to this: Taxes should not go up on the wealthy, and your health benefits should be cut.

Why, listening to Obama talk about his economic triumphs over the last three years might make you want to move to the country he was describing. Too bad that country exists primarily in his own head.

She needs to seem tough, and whatever Hillary's weaknesses, tough is a pretty good word to describe her.