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The GOP's top dog? It's T-Paw, not Mitt.

Pawlenty tops our list
Whatever the reason, the field of Republican presidential candidates is failing to form, just a year away now Iowa and New Hampshire voting in the nation's first presidential caucus and primary.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN | February 05, 2011

New and improved Romney

He's more fiscal, less social. And he's got millions. But will GOP voters give a Mitt?
Scott Brown's unexpected victory in last month's special US Senate election captured the attention of the country — and particularly of core Republican voters, who huddled eagerly before their TV screens to watch their hero du jour give his acceptance speech. But even in the midst of his moment in the sun, Brown made sure to thank the other handsome, well-coifed man on the stage, Mitt Romney.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN | February 12, 2010

Hop to!

What was the Eclectic Collective is now Bad Rabbits
Somewhere in Allston, there’s an over-caffeinated barista/drummer bitching about Bad Rabbits.
By CHRIS FARAONE | September 16, 2009

Ted Kennedy's real record

A note on the 32-year-incumbent's accomplishments
When a 32-year incumbent seeks re-election, there is a long and well-documented record that can be examined. So it's disconcerting to note that admit all the miles of newsprint and videotape that have been expended covering the US Senate campaign, little has been said of what Ted Kennedy has or hasn't accomplished.
By AL GIORDANO | August 26, 2009

Special delivery

The subtle genius of Norm MacDonald
For the last two decades, comedian and SNL alum Norm MacDonald has been firing off on pop culture and sharing life observations with his disarming deadpan delivery and signature subtleties through a stoner Canadian accent and nasal drawl.
By CHRIS CONTI | August 19, 2009

Robojudge

Stephen Breyer may be the right man at the wrong time
Judge Stephen Breyer, Bill Clinton's latest pick for the Supreme Court, has attracted support so broad that it spans ideological and political differences.
By HARVEY SILVERGLATE | June 11, 2009

Giles is one tough cookie

Plus economic outrage, the clueless Pope, and listening to 'The Angry Man'
Phillipe and Jorge could not be more pleased to hear that President Barack Obama has nominated Cynthia Giles, the director of Rhode Island's branch of the Conservation Law Founda-tion.
By PHILLIPE AND JORGE | March 25, 2009

Travels with Sarah

As Palin tours New Hampshire, signs of Biblical calling, talent on the stump, and a shot at 2012
Apparently, the idea of Palin as the Queen Esther for our time has made it to New Hampshire.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN | October 24, 2008

McCain has a double standard on Viagra and birth control

Sexual politics
McCain backed legislation allowing Medicaid to cover Viagra for men, while forbidding the federal health-insurance program for the poor from covering birth control pills for women.
By MARY ANN SORRENTINO | August 13, 2008

It ain’t over yet

The press has already started inaugurating President Obama, but there are still quite a few hurdles left for the Democrat — including John McCain
In the wake of Barack Obama’s triumphant European tour, the political press continues, by and large, to declare the election all but over.
By STEVEN STARK | October 24, 2008

McCain still able

If the Arizona Senator can rally to win the GOP nomination, he’ll likely be our next president
Until the past week or so, the press had pretty much written off John McCain’s chances of gaining the GOP nomination.
By STEVEN STARK | December 26, 2007

Puppet government

Four-score-or-so years ago, Will Rogers began a comedic political tradition
When Stephen Colbert threw his hat into the presidential ring — before South Carolina threw it back — he was embarking on a remarkably recurrent pop-culture event.
By DAVID BIANCULLI | November 14, 2007

Wrapped up

If a third candidate crowds the 2008 presidential election, the GOP will have effectively handed the election to Hillary
The upcoming presidential election was never going to be an easy one for the Republicans to win.
By STEVEN STARK | October 17, 2007

Political cartoons

The 20 Best Animated Politicians in Cartoon History
Among its hordes of firsts, The Simpsons helped transplant politicians from the cartoon funny pages to our television sets.
By DAVID MASHBURN | July 26, 2007

The Mormonator

Mitt Romney has a steely-eyed mission to crush his opponents. Next battlefield: Ames, Iowa.
With the single-minded discipline and cold-blooded calculation of a cyborg, Mitt Romney is executing an aggressive campaign plan.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN | May 23, 2007

Grow jobs

Why penis enlargement is poised to become the next big thing
Until a few years ago, Tom Hubbard didn't put much stock in penis enlargement.
By CHRIS WRIGHT | October 27, 2008

Ditched

Did Maine’s US senators betray women during the recent battles for the Supreme Court bench?
Olympia Snowe would protect me, I thought. I continued to believe that right up until January 31, when she voted to support George W. Bush’s Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito.
By SARA DONNELLY | March 02, 2006