In addition to the decline in competition, American politics today is characterized by a growing ideological polarization between the two major political parties.

In the House, Republican prospects have been buoyed by several successful rounds of redistricting, which have sharply reduced the number of competitive seats and given the Republicans a national advantage of at least a dozen seats.

In addition to the decline in competition, American politics today is characterized by a growing ideological polarization between the two major political parties.

Science never makes an advance until philosophy authorizes it to do so.

All of this suggests that while citizens became more comfortable with President Bush after September 11 and thought him to have the requisite leadership skills, they continue to harbor doubts about his priorities, loyalties, interests, and policies.

While Republican voters have remained universally supportive of their President, Democrats and Independents are returning to a more naturally critical stance.

The only religious way to think of death is as part and parcel of life.