The presidency is Washington’s most powerful job, but congressional party leaders can argue that it is not the hardest.
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Herding Cats In Congress
Tag Archives: The House Of Representatives
A Pivotal Midterm In 2022
The 2022 midterm campaign cycle has already begun, whether we like it or not.
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Trump’s Coatless Coattails
Once he accepts his election defeat, President Trump may realize he had a pretty good night.
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A Pot Bill Dying On The Vine
It’s reasonable, but wrong, to assume that Republicans are blocking federal marijuana decriminalization.
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Trump’s Irrelevant Apportionment Views
Trump says unauthorized migrants will not count toward congressional apportionment, but he doesn’t get to do the counting.
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An Absentee Quorum
GOP lawmakers opposing the House’s pandemic-fighting proxy voting rules have picked a fight they are unlikely to win.
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What Follows The Blue Ripple
Since the Trump agenda does not rely on legislation, Tuesday’s ballot won’t likely have much effect on what he does – or says.
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Get Ready For Another Divided Government
Democrats have an excellent shot at taking the House, but the Senate seems likely to stay in Republican hands.
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Paul Ryan Heads For The Exit
Paul Ryan’s departure next year confirms the dimming prospects for serious conservative policymakers in Washington.
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Enjoy The Biden Honeymoon
Every new president gets a honeymoon when governing outshines politicking. We will soon see whether Biden’s is durable.
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