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Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post The Washington Post Opinions section features opinion articles,newspaper editorials and letters to the editor on the issues of the day. Offerings include the Post Partisan blog by Washington Post opinion writers, as well as political cartoons and political cartoon animations by editorial cartoonists Tom Toles and Ann Telnaes.

Jennifer Rubin: Immigration reform is part of an opportunity agenda Jan 4th 2013, 14:30 This week freshman Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) penned an op-ed for The Post. In the vigorous rhetorical style he is known for, he laid out a framework for a revived conservative agenda: "Republicans ought to view, and explain, every policy through the lens of economic mobility. Conservative policies help those struggling to climb the economic ladder, and liberal policies hurt them. If Republicans want to win, we need to champion opportunity." Read full article >> Greg Sargent: The Morning Plum: What does 'not negotiating' look like? Jan 4th 2013, 14:17 President Obama has vowed that there will be no negotiating with the GOP over the debt ceiling. If Republicans demand anything in return for raising it, the White House will not engage. Period, full stop. Chuck Schumer has echoed this vow: "We are not negotiating any political agenda in return for raising the debt ceiling." Read full article >> Jennifer Rubin: Ten steps to the debt ceiling Jan 4th 2013, 13:45 Unlike virtually every fiscal showdown in the Obama era, the Republicans embarking on the debt ceiling fight should spend some time figuring out what they want, how they are going to get there and what they will do if the president refuses to agree to real entitlement reform. I would suggest they consider 10 critical questions: Read full article >> Jennifer Rubin: Come to think of it, Boehner was dead right on Sandy aid Jan 4th 2013, 13:35 On the "fiscal cliff" deal, 151 Republicans voted no, presumably because they were grievously put off by the lack of spending cuts. However, the very same members will vote today on part one of the pork-laden Hurricane Sandy relief bill. Keep in mind that this is not actually "emergency" money but long-term rebuilding funds. The remainder of the package will be considered, hopefully after the contents of this mishmash of spending can be analyzed. Will the GOP purists vote no again, or was the "fiscal cliff" vote just a lot of huffing and puffing for the benefit of the right-wing groupies? Read full article >> Jennifer Rubin: Morning Bits Jan 4th 2013, 12:45 Different faces. "Senate Republican leaders on Thursday rolled out their committee assignments for the new Congress, handing some plum jobs to their four conservative freshmen. . . . Other notable moves: Two senators who served on the 2011 deficit supercommittee, Rob Portman of Ohio and Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, will join the powerful Finance Committee. Sen. Johnny Isakson of Georgia is also a new addition. The panel oversees such issues as taxes and health care." Read full article >> Jonathan Bernstein: Happy Hour Roundup Jan 3rd 2013, 23:49 1. Do you know about the platinum coin? You're going to need to know about the platinum coin and the debt limit. Josh Barro thinks the president should commit to it. 2. I like this Steve Benen post about exactly what Republicans are demanding and threatening over sequestration and the debt limit. Read full article >> Jennifer Rubin: Qualified defense secretary candidates abound Jan 3rd 2013, 22:48 In addition to Chuck Hagel's noxious comments on Jews, his policy differences with the president, his anti-gay rhetoric and his lack of executive experience, there is another very good reason for dumping him: There are much better candidates whom the president could select. Read full article >>

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