Blame for Debt Talks is Divided

There is little evidence to suggest that either President Obama or House Speaker John Boehner gained much political leverage as a result of Friday night’s dueling press conferences or Monday night’s back-to-back speeches. If anecdotal evidence and public opinion polls are to be believed, the only …

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Written by Les Francis on Wednesday July 27, 2011

Debt Talks Crowd Out Libya News

Budget talks risk overshadowing this important news from Libya. Budget talks risk overshadowing this important Libyan news: The United States formally recognized the rebel leadership in  Libya as the country’s legitimate government on Friday. The US is locking itself in - but where's …

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Written by David Frum on Friday July 15, 2011

House GOP: Call Them Irresponsible

The president has Hail To The Chief. So it’s only fair Congress has its own song, lest imbalance between the branches of government take hold and imperil the Republic. It is true that we can and often do learn something new (and sometimes useful) every day. After living and working in Washingto…

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Written by Les Francis on Saturday June 25, 2011

Debt Talks Stall Before They Even Start

Far from clarifying the fiscal debate, Congress has returned after the two-week Easter Recess to find themselves no closer to a debt deal. The death of Osama bin Laden dominates media, as it should. Yet, in the shadow of that dramatic story lies the continuing federal fiscal tar pit. Events …

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Written by Steve Bell on Wednesday May 4, 2011