Gail Collins's Blog, page 82

Obama’s Wonderful Town

Who doesn’t like a good girlfriend story? We finally get to hear about Barack Obama’s love life from his years as a student at Columbia University.

Changing the Subject

Tired of the same old presidential campaign? Time to tune in on the action-packed battles for the Senate.

A Very Pricey Pineapple

Did that headline hook you? Who can turn away from a lovely pineapple? (Now let’s tackle the topic of privatization of public education.)

The Value of College

Brooks and Collins on student loans, online lectures and whether undergraduate education is too much like community theater.

The End of Newt

Wasn’t that some April Super Tuesday? Don’t tell me you weren’t paying attention, people. The results are in!

Godfathers, Caterpillars and Golf

November is fast approaching, people! The Republicans have much to do to stay on top of things. Here is a checklist.

Goodbye, Primaries. Hello, Election.

Brooks and Collins say their farewells to Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich and wonder whether Mitt Romney and Barack Obama have the same personality.

Send In the Clowns, and Cheese

Have you heard about Clown-and-Cheesegate? It's quite a story about the high cost of bonding over shrimp in Las Vegas.

Time to Elect the Worst Idea

Get ready, people. A new-generation movement is ready to fill the most powerful job on the globe, "Project Runway"-style.

Moral Arguments

Three days of debate at the Supreme Court prompt Brooks and Collins to discuss Justice Kennedy, the social contract, emergency rooms and the constitution.