Bernstein: Paul Ryan’s prospects are grim if he stays
New reporting suggests Paul Ryan is on his way out of the House -- perhaps leaving at some point during the current Congress. And really, why would he want to...
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Bernstein: With Roy Moore’s loss, Mitch McConnell’s job just got a lot harder
With Roy Moore's loss in Alabama, Republicans are once again paying for nominating an unusually unpopular candidate for the United States Senate.
Bernstein: Republicans’ irresponsible tax plan rush
The procedures under which Republican senators passed their tax bill in the wee hours of Saturday morning were irresponsible. It's worth taking a quick look at what that means.
Bernstein: In Tuesday’s election, Trump’s unpopularity swept Democrats to victory
Chalk one up for the Democrats: They couldn't have done much better in Tuesday's off-year elections. This is what happens when a president is unpopular.
Bernstein: There’s a New Hampshire poll for 2020. Yes, already.
There's a New Hampshire poll out. As in the 2020 New Hampshire primary. In previous cycles I would have just said, "Ignore those polls!" and moved on. But this time...
Bernstein: The flag and national anthem aren’t just about honoring the military
Besides serving in the armed forces, there are many other forms of patriotism that bind this country together.
Bernstein: Newish Afghan policy, same old Trump
President Trump's policy on Afghanistan is a case of "his" generals -- John Kelly, H.R. McMaster and James Mattis -- manipulating the president to get what they want.
Bernstein: Why Trump must fire Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner
Removing Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner (and some additional lower-level unqualified folks) would be addition by subtraction, even if they are replaced by empty desks.
Bernstein: The demise of an unwanted, unloved health care bill
I think the core problem with Republican efforts to repeal Obamacare was a bill no one but its opponents cared about. It's awfully hard to pass something like that.
Bernstein: In Comey hearing, Republicans didn’t help Trump
While no Republican senator broke with Donald Trump in the James Comey hearing, it's also true that none of them really did much to support the president.