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Is the Democratic Party semi-dysfunctional because it lacks a simple and attractive philosophic core? Or is it something about the personality of Democrats? Either way, writes Dick Meyer, the party is failing to seize a golden opportunity. More...




Independents Win! Bloomberg Pulls Out

Mike Bloomberg's Decision Not To Run Is A Sign That Independents Have Found Candidates They Like, Says CBS' Dick Meyer



The Decline of Blogs And Gaffes

CBS' Dick Meyer Takes Heart In The Dithering Of Two Traditional Campaign Weapons



The Death Of Late 20th Century Politics?

Please, Say It's So, Says CBS' Dick Meyer

Play VideoVideo: McCain Probable Nominee



First Gentleman Bill: A Legitimate Issue

CBS's Meyer Says A Vote For Hillary Is A Vote For Bill, For Better Or For Worse

Play VideoVideo: Hillary Meets 'Belvis' In Ark.

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The Mischief of John McCain

CBS's Meyer: To The Annoyance Of Both Parties, Summer's Pariah Is Now The GOP Front-runner

Play VideoVideo: Disillusionment: McCain

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Give Congress Perks And A Raise

CBS's Meyer: It's Easy To Gripe About Lobbyists, But You Get The Politicians You Pay For



It's Not Change, Stupid

CBS's Meyer: "Change" Was Not The Force The Political Elite Thought It Was

Play VideoVideo: A Night Of Surprises

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Make Primaries Secondary In 2008

CBS’s Meyer Says Third Way Is The Right Way



The Presidential Secondary

Dick Meyer: The Primary Campaign Is Over And The Candidates Are Bloodied Already



Post-Emotional America

Dick Meyer Considers What HBO's “Tell Me You Love Me” Says About Modern Coolness



Separating War And The Warriors

Dick Meyer Considers Veterans Day And The Role Of Monuments



Greens And God

Dick Meyer: Environmentalism Is Compatible With Christianity & Needn't Be Polarizing In Politics



Katrina And The Beast

Dick Meyer Applauds Skillful Wildfire Handling As A Rare Feat For Big Government



The Triumph Of "Trickle Up" Economics

CBS' Dick Meyer Stands On The Income Gap Precipice And Ponders The View


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