As I write (early this evening), Arizona Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is fighting for her life after being shot in the head during a constituency event outside a grocery store in Tucson. (more)
(CNN) – Florida Gov. Charlie Crist does not support proposed legislation that would set up an immigration law similar to Arizona’s legislation that took effect last month, the independent candidate for the Senate said Wednesday. (more)
The Washington Post today reports on the breaking news that the FBI has broken up a Russian spy ring in the U.S.: (more)
In Ancient Rome, it was the poor people who lived in the suburbs. The rich lived in the city center, close to work, close to entertainment, close to all the finest restaurants (or the Roman version of restaurant). (more)
Prominent Republican strategist Alex Castellanos called on Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele to step down Tuesday after a series of embarrassing headlines raised questions about Steele’s ability to lead the party into November’s elections. (more)
Let’s rewind that tape and imagine how this all could have played out better for President Obama. (more)
One of the great things about having a dog is that it gives you an opportunity to walk around the neighborhood and see what is going on with your neighbors. Since I live on Capitol Hill, I had a chance to see not only what was going on with my neighbors, but also who was out protesting today. (more)
The Situation Room in the White House was reserved for national security meetings in previous administrations. Apparently in the Obama administration it’s used not only to map out campaign strategy, but for celebrity photo-ops as well: (more)

























