Topic: Ari Fleischer

Decoder Wire IRS tea party scandal: How bad for Obama? (+video)

President Obama himself has slammed the reported IRS actions regarding tea party and other conservative groups. But inevitably, Republicans will attempt to link the White House to this activity.

Can Republicans get their act together before Obama 'pulverizes' the right?

Meeting in Charlotte, N.C., this week, a weakened Republican National Committee laid out plans for how to regain the GOP's electoral footing after losses in 2012. But questions about where Republicans really stand went unanswered.

Tax VOX Why the 'fiscal cliff' deal is an incentive to give to charity

The "fiscal cliff" deal's phaseout of itemized deductions is really a sneaky way to raise marginal income tax rates and creates an economic incentive to give to charities, Burman writes.

Backchannels Last post on US politics and the Benghazi attack

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Forget Romney: scandals plague Obama as campaign season begins

The Secret Service's prostitution problems, the GSA's Las Vegas parties and the latest gruesome photographs out of Afghanistan are all public relations problems for the President.

Will Sarah Palin still enter the GOP race? Rudy Giuliani or Chris Christie?

Speculation has accelerated in the past week. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin have gotten the most buzz, but Rudy Giuliani and Sarah Palin get honorable mentions.

Tim Pawlenty's plan to revive the US economy: the 'Google Test'

Pawlenty offered a new spin on the classic spending-cuts idea: If Google can identify a private-sector provider of any good or service, the government should get out of that business. By invoking Google, he hopes to snatch media attention from the antics of Trump, Palin, and Weiner.

Republicans' post-Election 2010 challenge: managing expectations

Republican strategists urge party supporters to show 'maturity, sobriety, and patience,' and not to push for too much, too fast from an anticipated GOP majority in the House.

An Election 2010 GOP takeover: How bad for Obama?

As Election 2010 nears, Republicans are confident of dominating the House as Democrats shape strategies for either outcome. How will Obama deal with Republican gains?

Could Mike Castle be part of a new Republican middle?

Ultra-conservative 'tea party' candidates have gotten most of the attention this election cycle. But Mike Castle of Delaware is one of several moderate conservatives who could also win this fall.

Tiger Woods to play at the Masters?

Sources tell the Associated Press that Tiger Woods is likely to play at the Masters in Augusta.

Cheney remarks are same old song and dance, White House says

White House responds to Cheney critique of torture probe

Cheney, Fleischer slam Obama on 'disgusting' torture probe

Biden speaks at Wake Forest - does not disclose nuclear launch codes

Limbaugh rips into GOP chair - "Republicans hang up on you!"

No practical jokes for Obama says Bush White House

Postpone Thursday's debate because of moderator? Not yet...

McCain aide blows gasket, rips New York Times