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A Perfunctory Performance

By Paul Greenberg (Jan 27, 2011)

"He shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient." --Article II, Section 3, U.S. Constitution "I have noticed that... more

On Selling Change When Trust Is Gone

By Ross Mackenzie (Jan 27, 2011)

Didn't you think the president gave a marvelous State of the Union address? He was so, you know, civil. Americans may crave civility, but they crave honesty more. Are you going to argue that he was dishonest? Not entirely, but certainly... more

The Speech That Could've Been

By Nicole Kurokawa (Jan 26, 2011)

Last night’s State of the Union was a soaring oratory, and one that was widely lauded. CBS News found that 91% of the public approved of the speech, findings that were closely echoed by CNN. It’s unsurprising, seeing how the speech’s major themes –... more

Kids Aren't Cars; Schools Shouldn't Be Assembly Lines

By Kyle Olson (Jan 03, 2011)

As "Waiting for 'Superman'" so eloquently points out, the industrial assembly-line model of America's public schools, created decades ago, isn't working. In fact, it's setting us further and further behind our global competitors. Today,... more

Obama to See India on $200 Million a Day

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 02, 2010)

Seemingly every election day estimate predicting increasingly bad news for Democrats is met by an exponential rise in the cost to taxpayers for President Obama’s “I’m outta here” world tour. Coincidence? And if the Democrats lose the Senate,... more

Obama to See India on $200 Million a Day

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 02, 2010)

Seemingly every election day estimate predicting increasingly bad news for Democrats is met by an exponential rise in the cost to taxpayers for President Obama’s “I’m outta here” world tour. Coincidence? And if the Democrats lose the Senate,... more

Obama to See India on $200 Million a Day

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 02, 2010)

Seemingly every election day estimate predicting increasingly bad news for Democrats is met by an exponential rise in the cost to taxpayers for President Obama’s “I’m outta here” world tour. Coincidence? And if the Democrats lose the Senate,... more

POTUS/TOTUS pity party alert: Post-election press conference tomorrow

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 02, 2010)

Make sure to pop the pocorn and buy the biggest Slurpee you can get your hands on. President Obama will hold a post-Election Day press conference tomorrow at 1pm. As Doug Powers noted last month, “The most dangerous place to be standing just... more

From Peggy the Moocher to Nameless the Beggar

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 02, 2010)

The trillion-dollar stimulus, the trillion-dollar TARP bailout, the trillion-dollar Obamacare mandate, the $50 billion auto bailout, weeks of taxpayer-subsidized jobless benefits, and all the vaunted promises of hope and change weren’t enough to... more

49% Blame Bush for Bad Economy, 44% Blame Obama

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 02, 2010)

With Election Day at hand, voters are more narrowly divided than they have been for much of this year over which president to blame for the nation's current economic problems. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 49% of... more

Top 10 Obama officials who will be watching the election results

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 01, 2010)

Many Democrats are nervous about Election Day, but some are especially nervous. Some administration officials have worked well with Republicans in Congress, but others have infuriated GOP lawmakers during the first two years of the Obama... more

Top 10 Obama officials who will be watching the election results

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 01, 2010)

Many Democrats are nervous about Election Day, but some are especially nervous. Some administration officials have worked well with Republicans in Congress, but others have infuriated GOP lawmakers during the first two years of the Obama... more

Top 10 Obama officials who will be watching the election results

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 01, 2010)

Many Democrats are nervous about Election Day, but some are especially nervous. Some administration officials have worked well with Republicans in Congress, but others have infuriated GOP lawmakers during the first two years of the Obama... more

Top 10 Obama officials who will be watching the election results

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 01, 2010)

Many Democrats are nervous about Election Day, but some are especially nervous. Some administration officials have worked well with Republicans in Congress, but others have infuriated GOP lawmakers during the first two years of the Obama... more

Top 10 Obama officials who will be watching the election results

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 01, 2010)

Many Democrats are nervous about Election Day, but some are especially nervous. Some administration officials have worked well with Republicans in Congress, but others have infuriated GOP lawmakers during the first two years of the Obama... more

Top 10 Obama officials who will be watching the election results

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 01, 2010)

Many Democrats are nervous about Election Day, but some are especially nervous. Some administration officials have worked well with Republicans in Congress, but others have infuriated GOP lawmakers during the first two years of the Obama... more

Top 10 Obama officials who will be watching the election results

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 01, 2010)

Many Democrats are nervous about Election Day, but some are especially nervous. Some administration officials have worked well with Republicans in Congress, but others have infuriated GOP lawmakers during the first two years of the Obama... more

Obama, National Issues Play Large Role in Voter Preferences

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 01, 2010)

By 38% to 24%, Tuesday's voters are more likely to be using their vote for Congress to send a message that they oppose President Obama than to signal that they support him, while 37% say they will not be sending a message with their vote. Obama... more

Obama, National Issues Play Large Role in Voter Preferences

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 01, 2010)

By 38% to 24%, Tuesday's voters are more likely to be using their vote for Congress to send a message that they oppose President Obama than to signal that they support him, while 37% say they will not be sending a message with their vote. Obama... more

Obama, National Issues Play Large Role in Voter Preferences

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 01, 2010)

By 38% to 24%, Tuesday's voters are more likely to be using their vote for Congress to send a message that they oppose President Obama than to signal that they support him, while 37% say they will not be sending a message with their vote. Obama... more

Obama, National Issues Play Large Role in Voter Preferences

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 01, 2010)

By 38% to 24%, Tuesday's voters are more likely to be using their vote for Congress to send a message that they oppose President Obama than to signal that they support him, while 37% say they will not be sending a message with their vote. Obama... more

Obama, National Issues Play Large Role in Voter Preferences

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 01, 2010)

By 38% to 24%, Tuesday's voters are more likely to be using their vote for Congress to send a message that they oppose President Obama than to signal that they support him, while 37% say they will not be sending a message with their vote. Obama... more

Obama, National Issues Play Large Role in Voter Preferences

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 01, 2010)

By 38% to 24%, Tuesday's voters are more likely to be using their vote for Congress to send a message that they oppose President Obama than to signal that they support him, while 37% say they will not be sending a message with their vote. Obama... more

Obama/Biden’s Final Pre-Election Rally: Out With a Whimper

By Townhall.com Staff (Nov 01, 2010)

The “enthusiasm gap” remains as gappy as ever less than 48 hours before voting begins. And that 8,000 “crowd estimate” comes from the DNC, so you know it includes area meter maids, janitorial staff and... more

Caprio Expresses Regret for Telling Obama to 'Shove It'

By Townhall.com Staff (Oct 31, 2010)

Nearly a week after his comments drew national attention, the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island governor expressed regret Sunday for telling President Obama to "shove it" upon learning the president would not endorse his campaign. "I have... more

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