The Tea Party Paradox
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The very forces that are leading to the Republican surge in 2010 may also create a painful dilemma for the GOP thereafter. Conservative activists who demand purity in exchange for their votes could pull the party so far to the right that it will repel moderates in 2012.
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Politics
Gov Races: This Time, They Really Matter
The 37 governors elected this year will not only grapple with the economic downturn, they'll also influence the redistricting process.
People
American Muslims: Reformers v. Revivalists
American Muslims who want a more Jeffersonian Islam are emerging, but their numbers are small.
A Turning Point For Democrats?
It's too early to say for sure, but it's possible that the Republican wave has subsided.Congress
Anywhere But Washington
Even taciturn, grumpy senators will brighten like Christmas trees and spill little confidences when asked to reveal the getaways they have planned for August.
Genachowski Yielding At Every Turn
FCC chairman finds himself trumped by key Democratic lawmakers on a range of issues.Politics
Parallel Problems For Obama And The Dems
Some Dems liken today's political circumstances to 1982, when Republicans avoided a huge setback despite a sour economy.
Warring Over Elizabeth Warren
The GOP is ready to pounce if she is nominated to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.Politics
Congressional Insiders Poll
Insiders discuss if the Obama administration should consider a timetable for withdrawing more rapidly from Afghanistan, and assess if the two parties will be able to compromise on extending the Bush tax cuts.
Lobbying
AARP's Chief: Giving Back
Barry Rand came from a 1960s activist family, became a business executive, and now is back to his roots as head of the largest organization of seniors.
Economy
Iran Sanctions Finally Bite
New sanctions could have a significant economic impact on Tehran.
The Pennsylvania Gas Rush
Technology to tap natural-gas fields deep within the Earth is proving controversial.Education
The Hard Work Of Educational Innovation
A look at a philanthropy at the forefront of education reform.
George Miller: On Education
The House chairman holds out hope that ESEA could move this year.Online Exclusive
Expert Blogs
See what the experts have to say on critical issues like the economy and health care.
Blog
The Ninth Justice
National Journal follows the battle over Solicitor General Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court.
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The Generational Mismatch
The heavily nonwhite population of young people and the predominantly white cohort of older Americans appear to be on a collision course that could rattle U.S. politics for decades.
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