This must-read AP story boldly captures what has been going on in the last few weeks of this campaign, as two self-described “reformer” candidates struggle in a “change” election by acting more and more every bit like old-school, pragmatic politicians. Here is the thesis: Overall, the race between Obama and McCain amounts to an authenticity [...]

Taxpayers for Common Sense has unearthed a revealing memo that tells you a lot about how life looks from the bottom of the pecking order in Washington. The 2007 document apparently was put together by former interns in Rep. Don Young’s office. In addition to listing an “A Team” of lobbyists whose calls are to [...]

Barack Obama talks about having a “Team of Rivals” Cabinet and national security team.

A not-very-surprising response from McCain’s Jill Hazelbaker: “Today, Barack Obama has revealed himself to be just another typical politician who will do and say whatever is most expedient for Barack Obama. “The true test of a candidate for President is whether he will stand on principle and keep his word to the American people. Barack [...]

The floods in the Midwest seem to be covered mainly as weather porn, despite the enormous personal costs that have come with it. Forty thousand have been displaced in Iowa and other states — and the floods aren’t even over yet. For those keeping score, that’s about half a Katrina, in terms of people who [...]