Kevin Sack has an illuminating piece in the New York Times on the conundrum that politicians – especially Republicans and Blue Dog Democrats – face while trying to balance a fiercely partisan political climate against the woes of a sagging economy. Case in point: Medicaid, one of the most expensive programs in every state in [...]
From the White House Flickr feed:
That was fast. The temptation here is to wax nostalgic about all the years Thomas worked the beat and so on…but sorry, ever since she made her back to Poland statement, I’ve been thinking about this: I was in Israel during the first Gulf War, lugging around a gas mask, in case Saddam fired Scud [...]
Elton John–Sir Elton John to you, bud–was paid $1 million to perform at Rush Limbaugh’s wedding. This is so grotesque that it defies comment…but it also begs a question: What groups would you ask to perform if you had $100,000 to spend on your wedding? My top five nominees, in no particular order, but with [...]
Tomorrow is Super Primary Tuesday with 10 states holding primary contests for Congress and governor’s mansions. Also, in Arkansas Blanche Lincoln is fighting for her Senate seat in a crucial run off with Lt. Gov. Bill Halter. Here’s a primer from TIME’s Katy Steinmetz and me about the top races to look for.
This picture, taken yesterday, comes courtesy of Swampland alum Karen Tumulty.
Helen Thomas’s front-row presence in the White House press room is an honor bestowed by her colleagues, in recognition of her long-time service. She retired as a reporter about a decade ago–and now, at the age of 89, she writes a column for Hearst Newspapers. She is the daughter of Lebanese immigrants and her general [...]
