Career Politicians
More Notes From The Sacramento Circus
Washington-style reverse accountability is alive and well in California’s capital.
December 13, 2008 | Read More
Bamboozled On The Bailout
Congress says it’s been “bamboozled” on the Wall Street bailout. Big surprise.
December 12, 2008 | Read More
More On Governor Graft
Indicted Gov. Rod Blagojevich is a foul-mouthed pig. But what’s really vulgar about him is that he’s the norm, not the exception in today’s politics.
December 10, 2008 | Read More
Governor Graft
The indictment of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich should also be an indictment of our entire pay-to-play political system.
December 9, 2008 | Read More
High Rollers, On Our Dime
Yet another story from California’s sad political circus.
December 8, 2008 | Read More
Hell Getting Chilly: Corrupt Incumbent Loses
They’re making snow angels in Hades. A lifetime incumbent actually lost his seat.
December 8, 2008 | Read More
Change We Can’t Believe In: Career Politicians And Partisan Hacks Won Big This November
A detailed study of election returns from every House race in the country shows this supposedly transformative election was anything but.
December 3, 2008 | Read More
Gerrymandered Gridlock
Democrats have guaranteed themselves ironclad majorities in California–and endless gridlock in state government.
November 25, 2008 | Read More
The House Becomes A Home: Lifetime Politicians In The House Of Representatives
An independent study by the Captive American staff.
November 21, 2008 | Read More
Party Loyalty Is Rule Number One In Congress
The average member of the House of Representatives votes with his or her party 94 percent of the time.
November 21, 2008 | Read More
