Politics

Politics matters. It impacts all of our lives, every day. Knowing every subplot of Jersey Shore but being clueless about what Congress is doing leaves people vulnerable to, for instance, the corruption and incompetence that has us mired in the worst economic situation in decades.

This is the place for items with a political bent or simply other important issues that need a home on this website.

Obama the constitutional lawyer … ha One of the more hilarious fictions in President Barack Obama’s biography is that of him as a constitutional lawyer, scholar, professor and expert. This boast has been revived to defend Obama’s refusal to adhere to the War Powers Act regarding the war in Libya. We look into his legal record.	Open Memo to new CNN Chief Ken Jautz: how CNN can find an audience, make more money and do some good After years with abysmal ratings, CNN finally has a new leader. In the Age of Fox, what can the once-dominant cable news network do to revive itself?
Ground Zero Mosque: Bailout coming? The controversy surrounding the proposed Ground Zero Mosque, also known as Cordoba House or Park 51, may lead to a government bailout. We should oppose such a bailout while working to have the site moved.	Rules for selecting Speaker of the House confirm Nancy Pelosi is doomed As former Speaker Newt Gingrich learned in 1998, a few dissidents in your party can deny you the gavel at the start of a new Congress. Even if Democrats miraculously hold the majority in 2010, Nancy Pelosi will be felled by the same House rule.

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