From the Los Angeles Review of Books, a review of George Bush's Decision Points; and a review of books by and about Glenn Beck. A review of The Original Argument: The Federalists' Case for the Constitution, Adapted for the 21st Century by Glenn Beck. When Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks, you should listen. Nate Silver on why the Republicans resist compromise. Frank Rich on Obama’s Original Sin: The president’s failure to demand a reckoning from the moneyed interests who brought the economy down has cursed his first term, and could prevent a second. Matt Taibbi on Michele Bachmann's Holy War: The Tea Party contender may seem like a goofball, but be warned — her presidential campaign is no laughing matter. What does Newt Gingrich know? Let’s consult the literature — all 21 books by the self-proclaimed ideas man of politics. Her Next Move: Sarah Palin hasn’t jumped into the race for the White House (yet), but she believes the prize is there for the taking. A review of The Lies of Sarah Palin: The Untold Story Behind Her Relentless Quest for Power by Geoffrey Dunn. How to turn Republicans and Democrats into Americans: An insider’s six-step plan to fix Congress. Wisconsin, Inc.: Abe Sauer on new Republican politics in the age of the recall. Ed Kilgore on the hidden meaning behind Michele Bachmann’s "constitutional conservatism". The Tea Party's Murder-Suicide Pact: On the cusp of a historic triumph, the movement seems more interested in wrecking the economy — and the Republican Party, too. A thousand platitudes: Bhaskar Sunkara on liberal hysteria and the Tea Party. Fareed Zakaria on how today's conservatism lost touch with reality. The New Yorker picks campaign music for the GOP.
