Every week, we poll the members of the editorial board on a timely and divisive topic. This week, the question is: Should Tom Leppert leave his mayor's seat to run for the U.S. Senate? What should be the main factors...
America's favorite statistician, Nate Silver, made a name for himself in the 2008 elections with his must-read blog, FiveThirtyEight.com. Now that the elections are over, he's keeping his name in the news. His latest effort is handicapping the Oscars. I...
Re: "Cheney gets wide power on records -- Ex-VP can determine how to deal with material, judge rules," Wednesday news story, and "Cornyn: Not yet, Clinton -- He wants more debate on foundation; Reid says vote will be today," Wednesday...
Remember the folksy "Let's work together to get things done" ads that John Cornyn ran during his re-election? Well, now that the election is over, all bets are off. Big, cuddly, reach-across-the-aisle John has become big bad filibuster John, who...
Some people will never want Caroline Kennedy in the Senate, and the reason has nothing to do with lack of experience. She actually has credible experience and a stellar education. They don't want her in the club because she has...
The automaker bailout plan failed to pass the Senate Thursday night because Republican senators wanted major pay cuts from the autoworkers as part of the plan. Before these senators ask others to take pay cuts, they should lead by example...
How is this for crazy -- U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald confirmed today that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich still has the authority to appoint Barack Obama's successor, despite his federal corruption charges today. Illinois law states: When a vacancy shall occur...
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