Alex Seitz-Wald is a political correspondent for the National Journal. Before joining the National Journal, he was the Washington corespondent for Salon and previously worked for the Hotline, the PBS NewsHour and ThinkProgress. His writing has also appeared in the Washington Post, the Atlantic, and the Nation.
Latest From Alex Seitz-Wald
The Hidden Danger for Republicans Lurking in the Budget Deal
Republicans who voted for the landmark budget deal—and even some who didn't—could face heat for funding Obamacare.
How Both Parties Win the Unemployment Debate by Screwing the Unemployed
As long-term unemployed are left out in the cold, Democrats and Republicans will both find silver linings in Congress' failure to extend long-term benefits.
Toward a Unified Theory of Scandal-Naming
We need to update our scandal lexicology: Is it a -gate or a -ghazi?
No, Edward Snowden Did Not Blow the Lid Off the Alien Conspiracy
A semi-official Iranian news agency says the leaker's documents "prove" ETs exist and are running the government. The truth may be out there, but it's not here.
Congress Cut Its Own Budget. What Happened Next Will Not Restore Your Faith in Government.
When you cut their budgets and take away their health insurance, many Capitol Hill employees will look to the exits, and that's bad news for anyone who wants to fix Congress.
Tomorrow's Obamacare Controversy, Today
A memo obtained by National Journal will likely be the GOP's next weapon against the health care law, but in context it's more bark than bite.
Why 'Duck Dynasty' was the Biggest Story of the Week
Phil Robertson's firing from A&E found emotional resonance by confirming liberals' and conservatives' worst suspicions of the other side.