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Wednesday Roundup: The Adulation of Strangers

Forget what the polls about Congressional approval tell you — House Democrats are all set to roll over any GOP challenge in 2008.

Conyers Hunts Leaks in the Administration

Just how far would President Bush go to keep his firewall between Congress and the White House intact?

Down the Tubes

The Senate is arguably the world's most exclusive club, but it is not immune to scandals and setbacks. Senator Ted Stevens (R - Alaska) might be in trouble.

Tuesday Roundup: The Cards Begin To Fall?

Hope springs eternal, and as such I have to lead with this: MSNBC's First Read has it that Rep. Jay Inslee and a group of House Democrats will formally call for the House Judiciary Committee to begin impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

Open Call for Writers

I got my start in journalism by answering an open call for writers I saw in my favorite alternative weekly newspaper. You could get yours in a similar fashion.

Monday Roundup: History Edition

In case you were wondering how some past Speakers feel about Craddick's shenanigans, Pete Laney would like you to know that he doesn't really agree with a lot of the logic put forth by the man from Midland.

On The Record: James (Jim) Wark

For this episode of On The Record, we speak with James Wark, the Angelina County Democratic Chair.

Texas Blue Mailbag: Week of 7/22/07

Watch out, folks — we're going for the yuks in this Mailbag! Well, I am, anyway. Josh is apparently answering serious questions on fundraising and the attorney scandal. Would someone tell him that it's Friday?

Helen Thomas Embarasses Tony Snow

It must be Friday: the Grand Dame of the White House Press Corps just tired of Tony Snow's jibber-jabber, and let him have it.

Possible Changes To Vets Health Care Coming

During our veterans series in June, we talked a great deal about the kind of health care vets receive and the kinds of programs that ought to be in place. A panel commissioned by President Bush has reviewed the current system and made some recommendations.

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