Eleanor Clift

Obama sounded like Lincoln on health care, but now he'll need to work like LBJ.

Opponents of health-care reform are gearing up to bring abortion back into the debate.

Though Obama's natural instinct is toward compromise, now's the time to fight on health-care reform.

A scruffy, shoe-leather reporter, Bob Novak was a must-read in Washington. And he was my friend.

While the GOP focuses on health care, Arne Duncan is remaking the education system.

Why the Democrats need to fight back against right-wing mob tactics. And why they need to do it quickly.

For the country to get real health-care reform, Americans have to come to grips with end-of-life issues.

John Dingell's 50-year struggle to pass universal-health-care legislation.

As a runner, Sarah Palin has shown she has endurance. What will she do with that?

The president still has plenty of political capital. He just needs to be willing to spend it.

Right now, Democrats don't have the 60 votes needed to enact health-care reform.

The president's Islamic ties have helped him make headway in the Middle East.

Aiming for a new identity, the GOP misfires.

The next generation of U.S. Army war planners realizes that Iraq isn't a good model for the fight in Afghanistan.

Unlike President Bush, who trusted his instincts, President Obama so far has relied on analysis. Will that be enough?

Republicans need more like the late Jack Kemp.

Obama must brace for more stormy weather.

Specter's partisan switch was made in Pennsylvania.

Obama gets a B-plus for his first 100 days, while the retro GOP battles FDR.

Ted Kennedy remains the key to health-care reform.

What today's congressional Republicans can learn from the Democrats who worked with President Reagan.

Since senate Democrats will be able to push through health-care reform without them, Republicans should try participating in the legislation instead of just obstructing.

Despite hurdles from Congress and the economy, Obama is slowly getting things done.

The AIG mess should be a warning to Obama that even popular presidents can squander good will.

Newt Gingrich retired from government in 1999, but with his party in disarray, he's back to help sort through the GOP's conflicting opinions on how to rebuild.

Frustrated twice before on health-care reform, this may finally be Ted Kennedy's moment.

Liberals are more than pleased with President Obama so far. But could his Iraq and Afghanistan plans jeopardize the love?

Opposition alone won't be enough to rebuild the party.

A new HBO film shows the pain—and the reverence—that comes with bringing a body home from the Iraq War

Now that Tom Daschle is out of the running, Obama needs to move quickly to pick a new health czar. Here's the perfect choice.