Commentary on the potentially negativeimplications of recent federal court decisions upon the Texas districts that elected Henry Bonilla and Tom DeLay.

Republicans cannot hope to retake the majority in Congressunless they can win in competitive seats where moderates play well.

The GOP is unlikely to benefit much in the 2008 elections fromthe claim that Congressional Democrats have been too heavy-handed.

The financial bailout bill was seen as a must-pass by elites and congressional leaders, but viewed with great skepticism by large parts of the public.