Chris Christie May Be the Smartest Man in Politics
By Ron Fournier
The smartest move in politics today is to move against Washington and the two major parties. And the smartest man in politics may be Chris Christie.
What do you think of him?
Photos of the Year
From the big (historic elections, pivotal Supreme Court decisions, massive protests overseas, once-in-a-generation storms, the London Olympics) to the small (an empty chair, a tarmac argument, political rhetoric, endless political rhetoric) 2012 was a year replete with interesting moments. Check out some of the best stories captured on camera here.
In which former Senator Alan Simpson, R-Wyo., dances Gangnam Style. The reason? He wants young people to become involved in a discussion about cutting the national debt. Does this video inspire you to become involved?
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What Will the Fiscal Cliff Mean For Me?
Math is hard. Taxes are confusing. Even Congress seems perplexed. Here’s a breakdown of what the Fiscal Cliff will mean to you.
It’s finally Friday! Here’s a video to get you through the last stretch of this long week. —BdM
As President Obama decides who will succeed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., might get the short end of the stick once more.
Created by: Matt Vasilogambros & Rachel Fauber
Here we see Sen. Grassley targeting the Fantasy/SciFi demographic. —BdM
The cover of the November 17 issue of National Journal.
Meet the Incoming Members of Congress. By the Almanac of American Politics Staff
The cover of the November 10 issue of National Journal.
The Final Act: Now Obama can work on his legacy. But first he must avert a recession, reduce the deficit, and make peace with Republicans. Here’s how.
Top 10 Democrat and Republican Presidential Contenders for 2016
Too soon? Maybe. But if you’re sad about Romney losing on Tuesday, find solace in who might be gracing the ballot in four years.
See the full list of Democrat and Republican contenders.
Who would you vote for?
