Ironies abound in Washington this day.               As American gets ready to swear in its first African-American President, the Senate refuses to seat an African-American to replace him in the Senate.              ... 

The Circus Comes to Town               The best thing the Republicans have going for them is, well, the Democrats.               That thought crossed my mind as I saw Roland Burris get turned away from the Senate doors.               ... 

This Originally Appeared in The Politico   Historians will long fight over George W. Bush’s legacy. The first wave will condemn Bush and his blundering war into Iraq. Revisionists will disagree, pointing to Bush’s efforts to save Africa from itself. ... 

The Joker               Senate Democrats may rush to seat “The Joker” as soon as he can get the necessary paperwork from the State of Minnesota.               But it looks like they won’t seek “The Joke” who may not... 

Balance               Hundreds of millions Americans greeted the New Year with relief that 2008 was over, anticipation of a brighter 2009, and a list of New Years resolutions about how they were going to live better lives in the coming weeks... 

2008:  So Wrong               2008 was a tough year for many Americans.                My wife hated 2008.  Her entire focus over the last month has been to ensure that 2009 is no 2008.               For me, 2008... 

Blago Strikes Back               You get the sense that with this maneuver today that Blago, who is down to his last two pawns protecting his king, just took Mike Madigan’s rook.               He might not survive this thing,... 

2012               According to the Mayan calender, the world is going to end on December 21 2012.               Well, right now that looks like the only way to keep Barack Obama from serving a second term.              ... 

John Feehery, Republican Strategist & Steve McMahon, Democratic Strategist, discuss how the incoming Obama Administration might govern and the year ahead in politics. Cick here to see the video on C-SPAN  Read More →

                Predestination as a religious term is most closely associated with John Calvin and posits that God has already decided whether you are saved or not.  If you have grace, you will reveal it through your actions.  If not,...