Tea Party May Be Losing Steam, But Issues Still Boil
While the movement loses popularity nationwide, it’s still a force in the GOP. However, when it comes to fiscal cliff negotiations, Tea Party members in Congress seem resigned to the fact that any eventual deal will be one they won’t like. That doesn’t mean the Tea Party spirit can’t be recharged.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Sen. Jim DeMint Leaving Congress To Run Heritage Foundation
He’s one of the most consistently conservative voices in Congress and a favorite of Tea Party activists across the nation. DeMint says he’s “not leaving the fight.” No organization, he says, is better equipped to push conservative principles than Heritage, a Washington-based think tank.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Architect Oscar Niemeyer, Who Designed Brazil’s Capital, Dies
The Pritzker Prize-winning architect was known for some of the world’s most famous modernist buildings, including Brasilia’s crown-shaped cathedral. He was 104.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
The 3 Unofficial GOP Rules That Are Making A Deficit Deal Even Harder
Three rules adopted by House GOP leaders in recent years are leaving Speaker John Boehner little room to maneuver. To reach an agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff, he may have to break at least one of them, analysts say.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Meeting Between Egypt’s Morsi, Judiciary Appears To Fail To Bring Compromise
The decree, which granted the Egyptian president sweeping power, unleashed mass protests. Today, Mohammed Morsi softened his language, but stood his ground, saying the decree will not change.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Old Newspapers, New Perspectives On The American Revolution
For his new book, archivist Todd Andrlik tracked down 18th century newspapers to provide a sense of the Revolution as it actually unfolded. Andrlik says the newspapers preserve things that didn’t make it into history textbooks — like the fact that the Boston Tea Party was not universally popular.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
The NPR Music Holiday Gift Wish List
Our staff picks out some personal wish list items for the holidays, from the practical to the fantastical. From box sets and nice headphones to ludicrously extravagant fantasies, we highlight something for just about any greedy music fan.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama’s Political Moneyball Could Be The Shape Of Campaigns To Come
The Obama re-election campaign was informed by its deep dive into data on millions of voters. Some Republicans worry they’re way behind in modern campaigning; others note that political science isn’t rocket science, and say they can do just as well or better in 2016.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Who Gets The Blame For The Romney Loss? The Tea Party Has A Theory.
The Tea Party and other conservatives argue that Mitt Romney lost the election because he was “too moderate.” And they are calling for a complete overhaul of the Republican Party. But the evolving demographics may have played a bigger role.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama’s Feat: Not Just Winning, But How He Won
Many of the minority groups central to President Obama’s victory had long supported Democrats. But he’s the first party leader to put together a stable — and majority — coalition since Franklin D. Roosevelt back in the 1930s. This coalition promises to pay dividends to his party for years to come.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
