There is an awful lot of anxiety among Republicans as to what may happen in 2006. I think there is a sense among a growing number of members that they have lost their way. Tom...

The rule of thumb is the lower the approval rating for Congress, the lower the approval rating for the party in control. The more vulnerable the seat, the greater pressure to stick it out. If...

If you want to characterize them in a word that is very popular this week, [the budget cuts] are very mainstream. There is nothing radical about these cuts.

Politically, Republicans now need to be visibly engaged on behalf of something that resonates with their own voting base. Where else do you turn to get your base excited?

It’s too early to tell. It could wind up being the New Deal on steroids.

I think Bush is at his best when he is fully engaged in an almost campaign level of intensity on behalf of his agenda. When he doesn’t fully engage on behalf of what he is...

Normally, it’s hard to put reforms in place when you have an existing structure. We don’t have that now. This is a unique opportunity to give New Orleans and the Gulf Coast a better shake...

If people can agree that the last 40 years didn’t help win the War on Poverty in New Orleans and the Gulf – and even hurt it – then the debate shifts into not replicating...

It’s no secret he has a major political challenge on his hands he’s aware of that. Everyone in that part of Texas is aware of it.