Economy Seen Improving in Third Quarter
The U.S. economy performed better than expected during the second quarter, but revised data revealed that the intensity of the economic downturn has been much greater than economists thought.
States' Woes Could Drag Democrats Down
A new government report out Friday showed the economy shrinking less than expected last quarter - raising hopes that the recession might end soon.
Geithner, Summers Hedge on Tax Hikes
Wavering on an emphatic promise he made in the spring, top White House economic adviser Lawrence H. Summers would not rule out middle-class tax increases Sunday as a way for the Obama administration to pay for a sweeping health care plan.
Republicans Closing Gap in Polls
Nine months after Republicans suffered their worst political defeat in decades, President Obama and the Democrats are slipping in the polls and the Republican Party is expected to make gubernatorial and congressional gains in the 2009-10 election cycle, according to pollsters and election analysts.
Blue-State Blues
by Ross Douthat
We know because he said so, in the first of many famous speeches, that Barack Obama doesn't see Red America or Blue America - he only sees the United States of America. But as the president contemplates his faltering poll numbers and his stalling health-care push, he might want to consider a more colorful perspective.
Charlie The Tax Man Cometh!
Yesterday I warned you about the tax hikes the Obama Administration will likely impose on middle class Americans. Despite White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs' protests to the contrary, there is mounting evidence that these tax increases are inevitable.
Poll: McDonnell Widens Lead in Va. Race
Republican candidate Robert F. McDonnell has opened a decisive lead over state Sen. R. Creigh Deeds in the Virginia gubernatorial race, according to the latest poll, released Tuesday.
Cornyn Calls On White House To Stop Compiling Political Enemies List
In a letter to President Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, expressed serious concern about the White House's new program requesting Americans to forward email chains and other communications opposing the President's health care policies. Cornyn is seeking assurances that the program is being carried out in a manner consistent with the First Amendment and America's tradition of free speech and public discourse.
Obama Loses Favor in Va., Could Hurt Deeds
State Sen. R. Creigh Deeds stands to raise a pile of cash and energize his party's base at his first joint appearance with President Obama on Thursday, but it's an open question whether it will do anything to help his faltering gubernatorial campaign.
Cornyn Is Confident that Republicans Could Keep Hutchison's Seat
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said Wednesday that he is "very confident" that Republicans will hold on to the Senate seat expected to be vacated by Kay Bailey Hutchison for her run for governor.
