by Carl P. Leubsdorf Americans continue to have a dim view of Congress. And for good reason. Legislative gridlock due to closely divided houses is one factor. […]
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Get vaccinated. The Delta surge makes it clear
While still well below their winter peaks, the latest spikes in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are raising concerns among health officials and among many Americans — […]
When will Dems see McConnell as he really is?
So much for quaint notions of bipartisanship. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell this week bluntly admitted what should long have been obvious: He views partisan politics as […]
Manchin to preserve filibuster — and an obstructionist Senate
In an interview with Salena Zito for the Washington Examiner last week, Sen. Joe Manchin talked about the Senate as a “deliberative” body: The way we govern […]
Is McConnell’s post-Trump strategy working?
by Karl W. Smith Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has a knack for making everyone mad. With his vote against former President Donald Trump’s impeachment, he angered […]
