Gail Collins's Blog, page 105

Mitt Romney, Liberal Icon

Obamacare is really only law today thanks to the good work of Mitt Romney, who led the way with basically the same thing in Massachusetts.

Nothing Is Easy in Illinois

Which state has the most dreadful political culture in the country? The race is on!

Brave New Health Care World

The health care bill is a clear sign that change is afoot in America, but the U. S. Senate is just as eccentric as ever.

Saints Preserve Us

In the protracted battle over the health care bill, this weekend may finally provide the critical moment for which President Obama has fought.

Sex Scandals to Learn By

When it comes to helpful life lessons, there's nothing like a political sex scandal.

The Wages of Rages

Politicians often get into trouble when they're trying to sound more furious than they feel.

Time to Party Like It's 1854

The trick in conservative circles today is to get just furious enough about Washington's encroachment onto states rights without quite falling over the edge into Fort Sumter.

There's Always California

In a contest for most awful political culture, it's heartening to see that state spirit rings so strong from sea to shining sea.

The Biggest Losers

There are some dreadful similarities between Illinois and New York. But which one of the two states has the worst political culture?

No Holds Barred

There is a stupendous lack of real enthusiasm in the Senate for doing anything as dramatic as eliminating senators' right to stop things.