I may not contribute to Obama’s reelection. The only thing he changed in DC is his mind. Yes we can was apparently limited to compromise. Instead of pleasing me, he wowed Wall Street, delighted drug makers and inspired insurers. When he needs campaign money he can ask them. Given the Republican candidates, the president will [...]

Republicans have a tough life. Torn between looks and pugnacity, philosophy and theology, they’ve had three elections with as many winners. Perhaps, as Gingrich did, they could try for an open marriage.

It’s bad enough when Republicans lie about the president being liberal, but now Democrats are doing it, too. Pointing to a teetering economy, rickety financial regulations, troops trickling home, they say, “See, detectable change!” Obama’s version of progressive policies gives smoke and mirrors a bad name, makes me miss Bush’s bare-faced bull. Barack’s campaign committee [...]

Republicans seem determined to make their likely nominee easy to defeat, by linking him with all we’ve come to hate about the Wall Street world. Unfortunately, when we look to see just who belongs to Romney’s circle of financial friends the first face we see has Obama’s friendly grin.

There’s no question that the Tea Party’s refusal to bargain causes our current problems, but there are signs of change. Polling indicates a possible shift in political intent. Republicans appear willing to preserve the nation by nominating a Newt.

The president should recognize that compromise is out-of-date. His governing approach has failed, so it’s time for change. Obama may be swapped out unless he concentrates his skills on winning control of congress instead of getting re-elected. Extolling others will be easier than trying to justify his record, and contenders he applauds may get voters [...]

Blame Occupy Wall Street on Barack Obama. Youth rallied to his guarantee of change, elected him and Democratic candidates by large majorities, and watched them quibble. Instead of repealing policies liberals hate, the President tried to schmooze the opposition. He passed some laws, but only after sanding off any roughness that rankled the Republicans. He [...]

Three years ago the nation surged toward the Democratic party – hard. Last year it fell way back – harder. This year a few states rejected new Republican efforts to reduce voting, union, and reproductive rights. Some pundits call this a pendulum effect, I say poor civics education created a generation of yo-yo voters.

Conventional wisdom says Obama will lose. His disappointed base may not volunteer, contribute or even vote. Democratic politicians he’s neglected aren’t likely to be surrogates. Reelection is rare with unemployment this high. Obama’s only real opportunity to win seems to lie in raising lots of money to spend on Perry’s primary campaign.

All political advertising deceives, and the law says that’s okay. No surprise, the ads and the laws originate with the same folks. We can begin to get rid of some, and neutralize the effect of money on elections, if we will just ignore all campaign TV commercials. That shouldn’t be difficult if we remember that [...]

We used to call a good education the first rung on the ladder of success. Nicholas Kristof says it’s “the most reliable escalator out of poverty.” This New York Times columnist recognizes the impact of obesity.

Occupy Wall Street elicits the usual response. Republicans over-simplify, call it a mob. Democrats search for list of goals. Getting in the face of those who appropriate everything might be the objective. The message: ignore our rightful needs at your peril.

Liberals should admit we usually end up electing Republicrats. No matter what candidates we vote for corporations seem to buy them. Since we’re failing in Washington, let’s dedicate our energy to electing Democrats in the states. Whatever we do business wins with Barmitt Obamney.

Unsurprising The Republican House took off, leaving government and victims without funds — hostages to the tea party’s adolescent demands. That’s what happens when voters choose contenders that sound like they might save us a buck — we all end up down on our luck.

Go for Broke He emerges from the land of make believe spouting new demands and veto threats, and delighted Democrats say, “Obama’s back!” Speeches propelled his earlier electoral success, but he stumbled in negotiations with Boehner, got pushed into a hole, and pelted with dirt. To really win this time, he must convince misinformed voters [...]

For the best result in the next election congress should immediately pass the president’s job bill without debate. If they take his recommendation, and it works, they will share the credit. If it flops they can say, “He failed us.” If they don’t give him all he requested, he can call them obstructionists, and and [...]

When Obama was campaigning he made dozens of great speeches. Now he can’t even schedule one. Until the next election we’re stuck with a president who won’t try much, and a house that will say no to that. The nation’s only hope seems to be to let Republicans win, over-reach, and make voters mad enough [...]

Everyone but the president seems to see his conflict with congress is not about policy. It’s personal. Maybe it’s because he’s Democratic, or black, or both. It can’t be because he’s liberal, because he’s not. Republicans must hate Obama more than they love the country or they wouldn’t let us suffer so he can’t win. [...]

Wisconsin Democrat’s struggle to gain control of the state Senate attracted almost $40 million and legions of union ground troops. That money was largely wasted. Republicans seemed to win, as usual, because the Waukesha County Clerk messed up the vote count – again. She wins close elections by making what investigators call “honest errors” so [...]

Since the President won’t, Democratic Senators will have to become leaders. They must vote against any debt ceiling compromise without tax increases, and remind Obama of his oath to defend the constitution, including the 14th amendment.