Daily Archives: October 4, 2011

Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter announced today that he will switch from the Republicans to the Democrats. The move would give the Democrats a filibuster-proof 60 votes in the Senate, assuming the Minnesota Supreme Court doesn’t overturn Norm Coleman’s apparent loss … Continue reading →

I’m glad that President Obama seemed to be generally well-received during his first European trip since taking office. Convincing other nations to follow our lead will be easier if Obama is likable. Do you like to follow someone you hate? … Continue reading →