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Category Archives: Congressional Politics
Election Night 2012, A Visual Record
I went to the DFL election party in St. Paul, Minn., not really as a working journalist, but just to take it all in and snap a few photos. I ended up shooting more than 400. I learned something important. … Continue reading
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On the American Taliban
I know the clip below from HBO’s “The Newsroom” is at least five minutes longer than any network would really permit a talking head to have to voice an opinion on the air. I know Jeff Daniels’ character–a Republican pundit … Continue reading
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Photo of the Day
This seems to be the only photo I snapped of Congressman Paul Ryan the day I met him with a group of Humphrey Policy Forum fellows on Feb. 3, 2005. I don’t remember very much of what he said, but … Continue reading
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Mann and Ornstein: It’s Even Worse Than It Looks
I attended a presentation Monday by Thomas Mann and Norm Ornstein, the authors of a crucial new book, “It’s Even Worse Than It Looks.” The book is a much-needed critical appraisal of the state of the U.S. Congress by two … Continue reading
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Hail David Frum…
… for telling it like it is. If we say something often enough, we come to believe it. We don’t usually delude others until after we have first deluded ourselves. Some of the smartest and most sophisticated people I know—canny … Continue reading
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Super Committee Fails–To No One’s Surprise
It’s official. The Congressional super committee that was supposed to pull the country out of its financial and legislative morass has failed. The group has muffed its responsibility to find $1.2 trillion in deficit reductions. Even though Wall Street is … Continue reading
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Latest HIT Exchange Piece
I probably ought to do this more often. … I get out of the habit because all my Capitol Report stories are hiding behind a paywall. Here is a link to the latest healthcare information technology piece I wrote for … Continue reading
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Death to the Uninsured…
… is, apparently, an applause line in Tea Party circles. Witness: The applause was elicited by Ron Paul, who was asked what should be done to help a 30-year-old uninsured person who is injured, in a coma and in need … Continue reading
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The GOP Debate: Kevblog’s Reax
What follows is my not quite real time reactions to tonight’s GOP presidential debate in Iowa. 8:33 p.m. Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty got tough on Rep. Michele Bachmann tonight in the GOP debate, drawing Bachmann into a verbal fight … Continue reading
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Abundantly Clear
I’m not going to join in with the crowd piling onto Michele Bachmann because she gets migraines. I’m lucky enough not to be a sufferer, but I have seen what they can do. So all empathy to the Congresswoman. But … Continue reading
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