Gail Collins's Blog, page 89

Mitt and Begonia-gate

Wasn't this week's debate great? Rick Perry took his jabs in complete sentences and now we know all about Mitt Romney and the illegal landscapers!

Here's the Herminator

Readers, readers everywhere. At this week's meeting of the Presidential Primary Book Club we are discussing "This Is Herman Cain!"

To the Barricades

What's worth giving up to balance the budget and get the U.S. economy moving again?

The Gift of Glib

Who wants to know the score after the big Republican date in New Hampshire? Just take a guess as to who won!

Wall Street Weeks

Occupy Wall Street has got a great system going. The silence of people raising their hands and wiggling their fingers. Could this be used at the next G.O.P. debate?

The Long Stagnation

Whether it's riots in Athens, denial in Berlin or protests on Wall Street, the political and cultural effects of the financial crisis continue to reverberate.

Desperately Seeking Dalrymple

It's only October. We can't be down to a race only between Romney and Obama. Hello, Gov. Butch Otter! Hello, Gov. Jack Dalrymple!

The Curse of the Mitt

Mitt Romney has been knocking over one challenger after another in the G.O.P. presidential race. Is he responsible for the collapse of the Red Sox, too?

Is This Man the G.O.P.'s Best Bet for 2012?

A look at who's out there and whether any new Republican candidate is as well prepared as Mitt Romney.

Happy Tidings From the Hill

Good news, people! The government will be functioning in October. Congress paid the bills for seven more weeks. And did you hear? Willow the cat is back!