The Life and Times of John Murtha

Representative John Murtha, dead today at 77, will be remembered as both a champion and a libeler of the military. (Also read Ed Driscoll: Jack Murtha, RIP)

Illinois GOP Primary Results Bode Well for November

While the race for the gubernatorial nomination is undecided, both candidates, along with Republican Senate hopeful Mark Kirk, have excellent chances for victory in November.

Does a Brown Victory Pose a Danger for GOP?

A rise in expectations among independents for action on the economy may spell trouble for Republicans. (See also Zombie: "(R-MA)-gettin’ Day?")

Supporting Scott Brown: Pragmatism or Principle?

Will the right get behind other "less-than-perfect" conservatives who are likely to run in the Northeast in 2010?

History or Travesty, Health Care Reform Becoming a Reality

Whenever politicians start bandying about the word "historic" to describe something they've just done, grab your wallet and lock up the silver.

Welcome to Illinois, Gitmo Terrorists

We will try to make your stay here as pleasant and comfortable as possible.

The New York Times Gift Guide for All Your Minority Friends

Believe it or not, the Times is offering a gift guide for people of color this holiday season.

(See also: Ed Driscoll's "Separate But Equal at the New York Times?")

Palin Mainstreams the Birthers

If she doesn’t understand that she has just mainstreamed the paranoid right then she has no business running for president.

A Secret Thanksgiving Wish

I wish to go through the entire holiday without anyone mentioning that Native Americans have nothing to be thankful for and it's my fault. (Also read Roger L. Simon: Crashergate: What if my Facebook friends all came for Thanksgiving?)

A Rogue Reaction: Palin Is No Reagan

Where the Gipper used his gifts of communication to inspire his audience, Palin unfortunately uses her talents to breed anger and resentment.