Benjamin Sarlin is the Washington correspondent for The Daily Beast and edits the site's politics blog, Beltway Beast. He previously covered New York City politics for The New York Sun and has worked for talkingpointsmemo.com.
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America's Next Top Tea Partier
Michael Williams announced a bid Thursday for Texas’ Senate seat.... MORE
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Budget Deficit to Hit $1.5 Trillion
Next year’s deficit will run up to $1.... MORE
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The Next Joe Lieberman
The Connecticut senator may be quietly riding off into the sunset after driving liberals mad, but... MORE
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Health-Care Repeal Vote Sparks Surprising Unity From Democrats
Democrats could barely cobble together enough votes for health-care reform last year, but with the... MORE
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After Giffords Shooting, Tea Party Under Siege
In the wake of the Arizona shooting, Tea Party leaders are rejecting critics who say their... MORE
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John Boehner's GOP Headaches
The House speaker’s tears of joy may soon turn to frustration with the 85 Republican freshmen.... MORE
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The Boehner Bunch Celebrates the New House Speaker
Ten of John Boehner's 11 brothers and sisters were on hand for his swearing-in as House speaker.... MORE
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The GOP's Charlie Rangel
Republicans take back the House Wednesday, pledging a hard line on ethics. Their first scandal: Rep.... MORE
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What the Feds Should Ask O'Donnell
But Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a watchdog group, filed a complaint with... MORE
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John Boehner's Tea Party Nightmare
The incoming House speaker rode a Tea Party wave into the majority, but a debt-limit vote as early... MORE
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Tea Party Victims Support Group
Republicans Mike Castle and Bob Bennett, ousted by Tea Party challengers, gathered with defeated... MORE
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Tea Party Could Sink the Tax-Cut Deal in the House
After an initial outcry, House Democrats appear resigned to passing President Obama’s compromise... MORE
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Did the Dems Blow It on Health Care?
A judge shut down the crux of health-care reform on Monday, threatening its legal viability—but... MORE
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The Liberal Thorn in Obama's Side
The Progressive Change Campaign Committee is blasting the president for his tax-cut bargain.... MORE
