There are rules of politics, and then there are laws. One of the latter, often attributed both to Texas football coach Darrell Royal but which dates to at least the 1920s, is just seven words: “Dance with the one that brung ya.” There are other ways of saying it of course: Don’t forget where you came from; don’t cross the base; don’t piss …
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Health Care: The White House and the Unions Have a Deal
Health care legislation took a major step toward the finish line today, when the White House and congressional leaders reached a deal on one of the major remaining issues: a proposal, known was the Cadillac tax, to impose a 40% levy on expensive insurance policies. Indeed, it was with the end in sight–and the prospect of a difficult …