Cited by the Columbia Journalism Review as one of the nation's top political reporters, and lauded by the ABC News political website as "one of the finest political journalists of his generation," Dick Polman is a national political columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer. He is on the full-time faculty at the University of Pennsylvania, as "writer in residence." Dick has been a frequent guest on C-Span, MSNBC, CNN, NPR and the BBC. He covered the 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004 presidential campaigns.
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All commentaries posted before April 18, 2008, can be accessed at www.dickpolman.blogspot.com.
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They spoke to me about the downfall of America, with fear burning in their eyes. It was vintage "tea party" talk, the kind of stuff we're hearing every day.
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Mass. swing voters who lifted Obama heeded the mantra, not the party.
To really appreciate how far the political pendulum has swung, let's check in with Chris Matthews.
Two winters ago, the TV host was all atingle about Barack Obama, to the point where "I felt this thrill going up my leg." But last Tuesday night, when a heretofore obscure Republican state legislator named Scott Brown jolted Obama by snatching T
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Happy first anniversary, Barack Obama. Although happy is probably the wrong word. When he took the oath last Jan. 20 - nearly one year ago - Obama reiterated his campaign promise to be a transformational president who would cure our ills and cleanse our politics. In his inauguration speech, he proclaimed "unity of purpose over conflict and discord," and an end to "the petty grievances . . . the recriminations, and worn-out dogmas."
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Farewell, 2009. Was that a fun year in politics, or what? Birthers and Blue Dogs and polls, oh my. A new president under fire from the left and right. A Republican Party galvanized by the audacity of "no."
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Sarah Palin. Need I say more? Buoyed by a ubiquitous autumn, she has cemented her status as a brand that excites and exasperates, titillates and polarizes. Sort of like Madonna.
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Barack Obama is poised this week to expand America's military commitment in Afghanistan, a troop-increase decision that is likely to enrage his liberal Democratic base. This strikes me as a political problem that could seriously undermine his presidency.
- It first sang the praises of requiring all to be insured. Now the party uses it as a weapon.Perhaps you've long believed that extremist Islamic terrorism poses the greatest danger to America. Well, the Republicans wish to disabuse you of that notion.
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