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The Last Sane Republican
Olympia Snowe's yea vote on health care seals the deal for Obama-and leaves Limbaugh and Beck venting the rage of the impotent.
In Praise of Joe Wilson
The House voted 240-179 to punish presidential heckler Rep. Joe Wilson. But in Britain, his boorish behavior would be a cherished part of the political culture. Alex Massie on why American politicians are a bunch of wimps.
A Tactical Half of a Loaf
With flourish, President Obama threw the public option under the bus tonight. It was the choice of a practical politician.
Bring Back Fighting Obama
For his latest "most important speech" to save health-care reform on Wednesday, Obama needs to ditch cool logic, writes Paul Begala, and revert to his fiery campaign message: change.
Can God Save Health Care?
President Obama struck the wrong note this week when he made a religious appeal for health care. James Carroll on how Obama should start talking like a true believer.
Divider in Chief
After getting elected on the promise of uniting red and blue America, Barack Obama has polarized the country faster than the last guys-but that's not his fault, says Lee Siegel.



















