How many of us could go on vacation and not finish up our work before doing so? And how many of us get five weeks off to boot?
President George W. Bush scolded Congress for a third straight day for refusing to vote on measures that would expand domestic oil drilling and exploration.
Maybe some 1950’s-era private [...]

When a Democrat is in The White House, we hardly ever see any stories in the media about the homeless. However, when a Republican is president, homelessness is portrayed as a problem that’s been ignored for years, if not gotten worse.
For that reason, this is puzzling…
The U.S. had 12% fewer homeless last year than in [...]

Why is it Republicans are always expected to reach out, while Democrats are applauded for standing their ground?
I am looking forward to collaborating with everyone here to win the election, but more importantly, collaborate with everybody here — and also right-minded Republicans — to actually govern, and to deliver on behalf of the American people.
— [...]

It’s all about appearances.
Today The Times’ eagle-eyed Harriet Ryan spotted Phil Spector, the famous rock entrepreneur and infamous date, showing up for a court hearing in Los Angeles wearing a very obvious “Barack Obama Rocks” pin.
Spector, you may recall, has some continuing legal troubles having to do with an actress, Lana Clarkson, turning up dead [...]

No matter whom you’re dealing with, it always comes down to follow the money.
A NATIONAL ENQUIRER investigation has uncovered John Edwards’ mistress, Rielle Hunter – the mother of his “love child” – has been secretly receiv­ing $15,000 a month as part of an elaborate cover-up orchestrated by the former presidential contender.
Uh oh.

I hope this isn’t going to be a trend.

Politics can be such an ugly business.
Seconds after Obama left the stones, some of his entourage stepped up to the wall (dressed in suits) and I recorded a young man gathering notes in his hands in what appeared to be the search for Obama’s freshly placed personal note. He is joined by others who unwrap [...]

I wonder if Britney and Paris approve this message as well?

Humility is not his signature trait…
This is the moment… that the world is waiting for.
I have become a symbol of the possibility of America returning to our best traditions.”
— Barack Obama, to House members according to a witness, 7/29/08
Thanks for the heads up, Senator.

Hardly the look of a mother grieving over her missing child…