In this age of ballooning U.S. debt, it’s hardly surprising that many Democrats and Republicans are pushing to reduce American military spending. But a closer examination of what’s at stake reveals just how troubling the embrace of defense austerity will prove to be.

This has been the strangest battle for a major party presidential nomination that I have ever seen. One of the most striking features of the pre-primary stage of the past six months or so has been the primacy of debates. 

The reality of the health care bill will be shaped by the implementation of the program, and that in turn will be shaped by the people in charge of implementation.

McCain's sense of honor reaches a high pitch when he takes on lawmakers.

2008 does not look like a promising year for women in politics.