There are a number of powerful Republicans who would see their futures dimmed by a grand bargin that deals with deficits. That's going to make it harder for them to agree to such a deal -- a particular problem given that one of them chairs the House Budget Committee.
“The Queen of Versailles” began as a documentary about a time-share billionaire, his ditzy wife, and their grotesque quest to build the largest house in the United States of America. It ended as perhaps the single best film on the Great Recession.
With as many as 17 states expected to let the federal government build their health exchanges, its unclear whether the Obama administration can handle the workload.
The discussion of "who got it right" has pretty much begun and ended with Nate Silver. I'm a fan of Silver's, but some other names deserve to appear on the honor roll. So here's who I trust more now that the election is over.
I like Suzy's suggestion of "austerity crisis." That is, after all, what we're facing: A crisis of too much austerity, too quickly. But I'm open to other suggestions, too. So leave your nomination in comments. Wonkblog will begin using the winner.
Paying doctors for the quality of care they provide, rather than the quantity, could have a significant impact on the outcome for patients. At least, that's what we've seen in Britain.