The term “green shoots” is increasingly being used to describe the first positive signs of growth after an economic downturn. It is now possible to say that we are seeing green shoots on Capitol Hill, signs that the institution of Congress may be becoming a bit less dysfunctional than it […] Read more »
Americans’ Views of Netanyahu Less Positive Post-Visit
After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s much-publicized and controversial address to Congress, Americans’ opinions of him have worsened. His favorable rating is down seven percentage points, to 38%, while his unfavorable rating has increased five points, to 29%. These changes are largely confined to Democrats; Republicans’ views are essentially stable. […] Read more »
Stress Tests for Republicans
… In effect, what journalists and voters do when they encounter presidential contenders—asking questions, assessing the candidate’s reactions—is a form of stress-testing that candidates must endure and pass if they hope to win their party’s nomination and ultimately the White House. If a candidate can’t figure out the best way […] Read more »
Remembrance of Shutdowns Past
… It’s fine, of course, to employ legislative strategies to encourage the other side to compromise or to score political points and curry favor with the voters. But the trick is to hold out for the best deal possible while at the same time looking serious, thoughtful, measured and reasonable. […] Read more »
Shut it down – again
… President Obama decided that, in carrying out the laws of the United States, he is going to focus on deporting dangerous felons, not grandmothers with families who are citizens. Irate at the notion that grandmas are being coddled, while felons are given a hard time, the GOP is bound […] Read more »
CNN/ORC poll: Majority of Americans oppose Netanyahu invite
A large majority of Americans believe that Republican congressional leaders should not have invited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to Congress without consulting the White House, according to a new CNN/ORC survey. CONT. Alexandra Jaffe, CNN Read more »