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Edward Morrissey

Where in the world is President Obama's debt plan?

As the nation careens toward an August 2 debt-ceiling deadline, the president fails to offer any concrete solutions

 

Debt deal small ball

President Obama is striking out with his attempt to hit a home run during deficit negotiations. It's time to quit swinging for the fences

 

Obama can't dump Biden

The commentariat is foolishly enamored of the fantasy that Andrew Cuomo could replace Joe Biden as the president's running mate in 2012

 

Be careful what you wish for

Social conservatives have long pushed the government to define marriage. Now, after New York legalized same-sex marriage, these social conservatives ought to eat crow

 

A tale of two political conferences

This weekend in Minnesota, the Tea Party shined at the RightOnline conference. Nearby, Netroots Nation unraveled  

 

Dump the debates

CNN's silly, pointless presidential debate wasted GOP candidates' time — and insulted Americans' intelligence

 

Time to go, Anthony Weiner

The sexting New York Democrat may not have done anything illegal. But after his string of dishonorable lies, voters should demand his resignation

 

The folly of doubling down on electric cars

So-called green vehicles are expensive and tough to dispose of, and may actually increase America's dependence on foreign resources

 

Bibi turns on the charm

In the fight over Israel's borders, Netanyahu takes the upper hand

 

A high-speed derailment in California 

Why the state's proposed new rail system is little more than a foolish boondoggle

 

It's still all about the economy

Bin Laden's death swamped an anemic economic report. That's bad news for America — and for Obama's chances of re-election 

 

We can get the rest of al Qaeda, too

The crisis of confidence caused by Bin Laden's death is the bigget blow America could deliver against radical Islam

 

Saint for the ages

Like all men, Pope John Paul II was flawed. But his faith, love and dedication make him more than deserving of beatification

 

Balanced budget amendment: A trap for fiscal conservatives

A law ensuring that government spending doesn't exceed revenue sure sounds good — until you consider what it would cost the GOP

 

Boehner stands alone

The House speaker is the clear winner of Washington's budget battle — and will set the terms of the coming fight over entitlement spending

 

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