It’s Still Party Time at National Conventions It’s Still Party Time at National Conventions
The House has narrowly interpreted a 2007 ethics law in a way that will allow lobbyist-funded parties for lawmakers at the nominating conventions.
Aug 7, 2012 / George Zornick
Media Help Advance Romney’s Lies About Ohio Early Voting Media Help Advance Romney’s Lies About Ohio Early Voting
The Obama campaign is not trying to restrict military voting rights in Ohio, so why do some reporters repeat that claim?
Aug 6, 2012 / George Zornick
August Jobs Report: Modest Gains Not Enough August Jobs Report: Modest Gains Not Enough
The numbers are ticking upward, but a real recovery remains elusive inside Washington.
Aug 3, 2012 / George Zornick
It’s Time for Obama to Fire DeMarco—Will He? It’s Time for Obama to Fire DeMarco—Will He?
There will be no write-downs at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and DeMarco's opposition appears to be inflexible.
Aug 1, 2012 / George Zornick
Congressional Dems Move Forward on Gun Laws Congressional Dems Move Forward on Gun Laws
A key Democratic senator seems to be embracing a new party line on gun laws.
Jul 30, 2012 / George Zornick
EMILY’s List Creates a Firestorm in a Connecticut House Race EMILY’s List Creates a Firestorm in a Connecticut House Race
The group has endorsed the more conservative Democratic candidate and helped her wield some right-wing attacks.
Jul 26, 2012 / George Zornick
Obama and Romney Talk Gun Control: Is It All Just Panders and Lies? Obama and Romney Talk Gun Control: Is It All Just Panders and Lies?
Obama and Romney are taking now-familiar approaches on the difficult issue of the day: gun control.
Jul 26, 2012 / George Zornick
Republicans Want to Freeze Government Regulation—Forever? Republicans Want to Freeze Government Regulation—Forever?
An already dangerous bill to freeze federal regulations is all the more so because of an embarassing error.
Jul 24, 2012 / George Zornick
Five Crazy Attempts to Weaken Federal Gun Laws Five Crazy Attempts to Weaken Federal Gun Laws
Aurora isn’t likely to strengthen our gun laws. In fact, our existing gun laws are poised to get much weaker.
Jul 23, 2012 / George Zornick
Colorado Shooter Likely Got Guns With Ease Colorado Shooter Likely Got Guns With Ease
Gun-rights groups have progressively weakened gun laws in Colorado and beyond, and the White House appears uninterested in fighting back.
Jul 20, 2012 / George Zornick