Articles by Michael Seifert

Saving Schiavo:

Two Republican members of Congress from Florida-Sen. Mel Martinez and Rep. Dave Weldon-introduced the...

Red States Enjoy More Economic Freedom

Kerry states concentrated in the least free regions of U.S....

Bolton’s Five:

UN Ambassador-designate John Bolton likely has the 60 votes (all 55 Republicans, plus 5 Democrats) ne...

For the Byrd:

Previewing this strategy, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R.-Utah) delivered a floor speech last week, citing chapt...

No More ‘Nuke’!

Senate Republicans are now refraining from using the term “nuclear option” to describe the parliament...

Miranda’s New Gig:

A year after leaving Frist’s office as counsel on judicial nominations, Manuel Miranda joined the Her...

Lugar’s True Colors:

Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Richard Lugar (R.-Ind.) was more enthusiastic in 1999 when Presiden...

Clearing the Bench:

Stanley Brand, a long-time Democratic legal force around Capitol Hill, is representing Major League B...

High and Tight:

House Government Reform Chairman Tom Davis (R.-Va.) has fired a fastball at the chin of Major League ...

FLASHBACK: May 8, 2001Senate Narrowly Refuses to Block Bolton Nomination

Think Dems were nasty to Bolton in 2001? Just wait....

Political I.Q. — Week of March 7

Test your knowledge of politics....

Harry Reid Blasts Bolton Nomination

Minority Leader criticizes White House pick for UN Ambassador...

The Giuliana Sgrena Incident: Per Favore Non Crederlo Italia! (Please Don’t Believe it Italy!)

I love Italy. More exactly, I love the Italian people. I’ve lived there and I’ve visited. It’s a beau...

Hillary Watch — Week of March 7

Counting the Felon Vote; 2008 Endorsements; and More...

Senate’s Best and Worst in 2004

A look at the great and the not-so-great over the last year...