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Tom DeLay calls Rick Perry indictment 'conspiracy.' Any evidence?Former House majority leader Tom DeLay was once prosecuted by the same unit that has now indicted Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
Obama's Michael Brown address: I won't do stupid thingsPresident Obama's remarks on the Michael Brown killing didn't light any fires. But maybe that was the point. Maybe the president does want to wait until all the facts are in, rather than following the Twitterverse into a headlong rush to judgment.
The arrogance of power and the case for presidential term limitsSecond terms do seem to present their own problems for US presidents, usually in the form of policy overreach or scandal. But a longer term 鈥� or unlimited eligibility to seek reelection 鈥� may not protect the nation from the 'arrogance of power.'
Obama to people of Ferguson: Let's seek to heal each otherAttorney General Eric Holder will go to Ferguson, Mo., Wednesday, President Obama said. He urged the public not to pre-judge the incident that led to Michael Brown's death.
Police are not soldiers; our communities are not war zonesWhen police dress for war and act like an occupying force, it's not just a concern for rioting urban neighborhoods. The militarization of civilian police pervades how police treat all citizens. It's not professional. It should stop.
Hillary Clinton to speak at Iowa steak fry. Time to talk 2016?The presidential election is still more than two years away, but appearing at this political sizzler is a totally logical move for Hillary Clinton. Chalk it up as the latest sign of a likely White House run.
Obama's break from vacation: How unusual is that?Other presidents 鈥� especially George W. Bush 鈥� have left vacation to attend to business at the White House or elsewhere. But Obama's two-day diversion to Washington for 'meetings' is unusual.
Could Rick Perry benefit from indictment?Lots of folks, liberals included, think the charges are thin at best and spurious at worst. Also, Texas Gov. Rick Perry is not running from the publicity around the indictment so much as trying to spin it to his advantage.
Montana Senate race a lost cause for Democrats? Enter Amanda CurtisMontana's Senate seat appears a sure pickup for Republicans this fall, especially after Sen. John Walsh (D) dropped out. But the new Democratic candidate, Amanda Curtis, promises a fun ride to the finish.
Is America a republic or a democracy? Is there a difference?Presidential Power's Sunday Shorts look at President Obama's White House bubble, whether America is a democracy or not, and the great teleprompter non-story.
Rick Perry is latest GOP governor in legal trouble. What's going on?Texas Gov. Rick Perry has been indicted on two felony charges. Fellow Republican governors (and 2016 presidential hopefuls) Scott Walker and Chris Christie are facing probes, too.
Partisans line up 鈥� pro and con 鈥� on Texas Gov. Rick Perry indictmentThe indictment of Texas Gov. Rick Perry on abuse of power charges is at least a distraction from any presidential plans he may have. Democrats are chortling as Republicans scoff at what they see as a highly partisan maneuver.
Ferguson: How Pentagon鈥檚 '1033 program' helped militarize small-town policeThe Pentagon鈥檚 鈥�1033 program鈥� has provided billions of dollars in military equipment to law enforcement agencies across the country. Critics say this militarization of local police needs to change.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry indicted: Real trouble or partisan snit?Texas Gov. Rick Perry is positioning himself for another run for the White House in 2016. But he鈥檚 just been indicted for abuse of power by a Democratic district attorney.
Has Rand Paul raised 2016 prospects with fiery Ferguson response?Sen. Rand Paul said that police moves in Ferguson 'resemble war' and that anyone who thinks that race, even inadvertently, doesn't 'skew the application of criminal justice in this country is just not paying close enough attention.'
Americans say what ails the economy: It's politicsIn an heartening sign, most Americans think the country's economic problems are solvable. The problem is they have little confidence Congress will solve them.
Scott Walker 2016? Why his 2014 race is getting tighterIn reverse of the national trend, Gov. Scott Walker's camp sees more enthusiasm among Democrats than Republicans for the November vote. If he fails to win reelection in Wisconsin, that's the end of his Oval Office dreams.
With Iraq and Ukraine, foreign policy will be big in midterm elections, right?Yes, overseas news is top of mind now. But don't expect that to spill over into Election Day 2014 or 2016. Foreign policy is way down on voters' priority lists.
Could House lawsuit against Obama cost GOP the Senate?House Republicans are planning to sue President Obama. It's thought that the move could motivate conservatives to vote this fall. But polls suggest it could backfire.
Obama calls for calm in Ferguson: Will that help?In previous high-profile news events where race was a major factor, President Obama spoke out somewhat more forcefully. There could be several reasons he appeared to handle the Ferguson incident differently.