Stories by Steve Benen
Steve Benen is a freelance writer and editor of The Carpetbagger Report.
Posted on Jan 15, 2012, Source: Washington Monthly
The Protect IP Act and Stop Online Piracy Act have generated intense opposition because of their crackdown on Internet freedom--and that opposition just won big.
Posted on Aug 14, 2011, Source: Washington Monthly
Far-right Republicans are annoyed that many Americans don’t make enough money to be eligible to pay income taxes.
Posted on Mar 3, 2011, Source: Washington Monthly
Most Americans -- including independents -- don't want spending cuts. The GOP's agenda is appealing to its far-right base, not the American mainstream.
Posted on Jul 4, 2010, Source: Washington Monthly
The Democratic rank-and-file seems to have no idea how devastating the mid-term elections might be.
Posted on Aug 2, 2008, Source: AlterNet
In recent weeks, McCain has been acting less like a presidential hopeful and more like a child swinging a bat, hoping to win an undeserved prize.
Posted on Jul 10, 2008, Source: The Carpetbagger Report
McCain argues that flip-flops are an example of a political leader who can't be trusted -- so he might as well drop out of the race.
Posted on Aug 30, 2006, Source: The American Prospect
The new push to present the President as a bookworm is as desperate as it is dubious.
Posted on Jun 28, 2006, Source: Washington Monthly
The GOP's top three contenders for the 2008 race are the most maritally challenged crop of presidential hopefuls in American political history.
Posted on Feb 6, 2006, Source: AlterNet
Bush critics worry that the White House may have deleted Plame-related emails during a 12-hour head start in the CIA leak probe. The delay is worse than they think.
