Ashley Judd Can Win, Really!

by Jonathan Miller Feb 15, 2013 4:45 AM EST

The actress could beat Mitch McConnell with her spiritual connection to Kentucky basketball, says... MORE

British House Of Lords Versus U.S. Senate

by Joel Braunold Feb 12, 2013 4:00 PM EST

Joel Braunold argues that the British House of Lords is far better at discussing Israel and... MORE

Obama’s Third-Term Campaign

by Robert Shrum Feb 8, 2013 4:45 AM EST

To secure landmark objectives, Obama must run all out for Democratic control of the House and... MORE

Reid’s Filibuster Fail

by David Freedlander Jan 25, 2013 4:45 AM EST

The deal Harry Reid made with Mitch McConnell won’t stop any senator from gumming up the works.... MORE

NYT Chronicles Unhappy Senators

Dec 28, 2012 1:12 PM EST

As they return to the Hill for fiscal-cliff talks. MORE

Bloomberg: NRA Presser 'Shameful'

Dec 21, 2012 5:23 PM EST

Said gun lobby blames 'everyone but themselves.' MORE

The Kerry Senate Seat Scramble

by David Freedlander Dec 15, 2012 6:53 PM EST

A wide-open field of Democratic possibles and a lurking Scott Brown make Massachusetts politics... MORE

Nuke the Filibuster?

by David Freedlander Dec 13, 2012 4:45 AM EST

Senate filibuster reform talks rage on, with Republicans fearful of the simple-majority ‘nuclear... MORE

The Man to Replace DeMint

by John Avlon Dec 8, 2012 7:10 PM EST

He’s a Tea Partier with impeccable social-conservative bona fides—and he just happens to be black. MORE

Obama Requests $60.4 Billion for Sandy

Dec 7, 2012 10:00 PM EST

States seeking aid asked for more. MORE

The Crisis of the Republican Brand

by Douglas E. Schoen, Jessica Tarlov Dec 6, 2012 4:45 AM EST

The GOP Meltdown: Douglas E.... MORE

Ashley Judd’s Fiery Speeches

by Caitlin Dickson Dec 6, 2012 4:45 AM EST

As the actress mulls a Senate run, The Daily Beast looks at the causes on which she has spoken out... MORE