David's Articles

Why Donald Trump Went Birther

The Donald joined the "Obama is an alien" cult to avoid explaining that he once favored all the stuff Obama's done.

Why No One Likes Obama's Libya War

A lot of folks didn't get the peacenik president they planned for. And he still hasn't quite sold Americans on why we should be taking sides in Libya's civil war.

How Haley Barbour Can Say No

If the Sons of Confederate Veterans want to honor Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, they can. Just don't ask the government to do it.

Why Health Care Is Mitt Romney's Jeremiah Wright

Romney dodged health care reform at CPAC 2011. But he'll have to ditch "RomneyCare," the same way Barack Obama used his 2008 race speech to help him break with his fiery pastor.

Why Michele Bachmann Is the Real Sarah Palin

They rep the same constituency. One in Congress, one from the comfort of her living room. Which Tea Party pol is the one to watch?

Why Obama's Speech Shouldn't Promise Too Much

The president's State of the Union message should be good but not great if he wants to keep his winning streak going.

Why Obama Is Breaking Up With Democrats

Obama's not a progressive, Democrats are all talk and 2012 is right around the corner.

Why Democrats Surrendered on Taxes

The tax fight was lost before it began, so President Barack Obama decided to play for a tie.

How the TSA Brought Us Together for the Holidays

Armed with a copy of the Constitution and a sense of adventure, this holiday traveler requested one of those airport security pat-downs. Guess what happened? Plus: "TSA Outcry Is Really a Call for Profiling" by Eugene Robinson

How Barack Obama Became a Republican

The Tea Party now dominates the GOP, but its members are in for a surprise. It will be harder than they think to go to Obama's right because so far, he's governing a lot like an old-school Republican.