The GOP's Supreme Problem
Reihan Salam is a fellow at the New America Foundation and the co-author of Grand New Party.
Republicans fear that bashing Obama's nominee could set off an ugly reaction with women and Hispanic voters. The Daily Beast's Reihan Salam on how to fight without being offensive.
What If Cheney's Right?
Reihan Salam is a fellow at the New America Foundation and the co-author of Grand New Party.
The former veep had lots of reasons to cross swords with Obama yesterday, writes The Daily Beast's Reihan Salam. The biggest one may be: He's setting himself up if Obama fails to protect America from another attack.
Bush-Cheney 2012?
Reihan Salam is a fellow at the New America Foundation and the co-author of Grand New Party.
Dynasties still rule. The Daily Beast's Reihan Salam on why Jeb Bush is the GOP's best hope for beating Obama-and a certain Bush family friend just might join him in the race.
Charlie Crist's Secret
Reihan Salam is a fellow at the New America Foundation and the co-author of Grand New Party.
No, it's not that he's gay, though those rumors remain. Rather, says The Daily Beast's Reihan Salam, the Republicans' best hope in 2010 might be derailed by his shabby governing legacy.
The GOP's New Powell Problem
Reihan Salam is a fellow at the New America Foundation and the co-author of Grand New Party.
Colin Powell said Monday that the Republicans are in "deep trouble." Daily Beast columnist Reihan Salam says don't listen to the turncoat. The nearly dead party has help on the way.
Obama's Knockout Press Conference
Reihan Salam is a fellow at the New America Foundation and the co-author of Grand New Party.
Last night, at his third press conference, Obama continued to nudge the country leftward, rebuking the tea party protests, defending abortion, and making life miserable for those remaining Republicans that haven't pulled an Arlen Specter.
How Obama Could Blow It
Reihan Salam is a fellow at the New America Foundation and the co-author of Grand New Party.
Sure, he's got 65 percent approval ratings now, but there are already signs of an economic calamity that could hand the next election to the GOP. Reihan Salam sketches out the disaster scenario.
Sarah, You Blew It
Reihan Salam is a fellow at the New America Foundation and the co-author of Grand New Party.
Conservative blogger Reihan Salam once loudly backed America's hockey mom. But as her botched return to Alaska gets even messier, he's ready for a divorce.
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