On Politics

 

Political analyst Charlie Cook puts the latest developments in perspective.


Tough As Nails
The health bill could have foundered in so many places, but the House speaker and White House chief of staff muscled it through.

Foregone Conclusion
Last week's elections confirmed what most people already knew: the Democrats have problems.

Think Small
Beware of sweeping conclusions about the results of Tuesday’s three high-profile elections.

Intensity Matters
In a midterm election in which turnout is inherently lower than in presidential years, the most-motivated voters carry a disproportionate advantage.

Jobs Nightmare
The prospect of the jobless rate hovering around 10 percent leading up to the 2010 midterm election should keep Democrats up at night.