Eighty-year-old Sen. Richard Lugar was defeated by a primary challenger. Why do old politicians cling to power? Bill Scher and Matt Lewis consider.
Chris Mooney, author of the new book The Republican Brain, argues that the way liberals think leads them astray on the issue. Plus: Political neuroscience.
Sarah Posner and Gabriel Arana urge Obama to embrace same-sex marriage. Plus: Who cares who breaks a news story first?
Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry explains the economic rationale behind their famous disdain. Plus: Why Sarkozy lost.
Conor Friedersdorf and Phoebe Connelly reflect on the fascinating figure of Callista Gingrich. Plus: The return of Glenn Beck.
According to Matt Duss and Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Jimmy Carter’s failed hostage rescue attempt demonstrates the risk Obama faced when he ordered the killing of Bin Laden. Plus: Is Al Qaeda winning the Arab Spring?
Social conservative activist Bryan Fischer claims he helped force an openly gay spokesman to quit the Romney campaign. Matt Lewis challenges Fischer to test his power. Plus: Obama goes on offense.
Has the Center for American Progress become just a media arm of the Obama administration, or has it maintained its independence? Mark Schmitt and Tevi Troy debate.
Sarah Posner and Anthea Butler discuss whether the Catholic Church is trying to change our understanding of the Constitution. Plus: Why American Catholic bishops are out of touch.