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It is a question on the lips of almost every commentator: “When will voters stop being patient and start blaming President Obama for the country’s economic woes?” In fact, the…

Before future columns return to extracting additional nuggets of knowledge from the historic election of 2008, I thought I might peer into the future, examining some possibilities for 2010. With…

As we traverse history’s long and winding road, it is easy to mistake major signposts for ultimate destinations. Woodrow Wilson mistook the League of Nations for “a definite guarantee of…

Entering a new election cycle, Democrats face a radically altered political dynamic and a single overriding strategic imperative – to succeed. In control of the presidency and both houses of…

Last year, voters embraced major change at the ballot box; but the ability of our political system to deliver the bold policy changes people want remains in question. By devising…

Far be it for me to be a holiday Grinch, but the simple truth is that while many Americans will be putting on a brave front this season, beneath the…

While some have spent the last four years asking, “What’s the matter with Kansas?” the more interesting question, in the aftermath of this election, is what the heck happened in…

Take a guess. Which demographic group doubled its share of the electorate from 2004 to 2008?   Here’s a hint. It’s the same segment that increased its support for the…

Though the last two election cycles have been very good to Democrats, President-elect Barack Obama and his team have assiduously avoided dancing in the end zone. While most Democrats have…

President-elect Barack Obama’s historic victory resulted from his extraordinary talents as a candidate, from a flawless campaign and from the central role of the fundamentals discussed – perhaps too frequently…