The tea party and the structure of American government
A high profile Democrat starts talking about structural reform.
Why the Medicaid expansion matters so much to Dems
It could help turn out the Dem base, which could be critical in 2014.
The Morning Plum: A nation of redistributionists and class warriors
A new poll finds a majority of Americans supports taxing the rich to help the poor.
Another blow to the Iran sanctions bill
Two prominent Dem Senators come out against a sanctions vote.
A step toward better elections
A presidential panel offers some new solutions.
Morning Plum: Mitch McConnell and the moral argument over Obamacare
A new ad touts the Kentucky Senator's efforts to expand coverage to those who lack it.
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