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John Patty

John Patty

    Latest articles by John Patty

    Mischiefs of Faction
    “If you’re in favor of World War III, you have your candidate”“If you’re in favor of World War III, you have your candidate”
    Mischiefs of Faction

    The Mischiefs of Faction analyze the last Republican debate of 2015 .

    By Seth Masket, Julia Azari and 2 more
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Paul Ryan’s misstep: great leaders don’t make demandsPaul Ryan’s misstep: great leaders don’t make demands
    Mischiefs of Faction

    On the verge of becoming the next speaker of the House, Ryan has already visibly overplayed his hand.

    By John Patty
    Mischiefs of Faction
    And just like that, Boehner’s back?And just like that, Boehner’s back?
    Mischiefs of Faction

    John Boehner’s big advantage: He doesn’t have to be elected speaker of the House.

    By John Patty
    Mischiefs of Faction
    John Boehner might be the worst Speaker except for all the othersJohn Boehner might be the worst Speaker except for all the others
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Paul Krugman is terribly wrong about John Boehner.

    By John Patty
    Mischiefs of Faction
    The system set Boehner up for failureThe system set Boehner up for failure
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Could a speaker more trusted by conservatives do any better? Or is being speaker in this polarized era an impossible job?

    By Gregory Koger, Richard Skinner and 3 more
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Which government funds you should trustWhich government funds you should trust
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Social security is going broke. Why you don’t need to worry.

    By John Patty
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Scott Walker tunes in, drops out, leaves everything the sameScott Walker tunes in, drops out, leaves everything the same
    Mischiefs of Faction

    He saw the future, about 6 months late.

    By John Patty
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Wanna be president? Leave Congress out of it.Wanna be president? Leave Congress out of it.
    Mischiefs of Faction

    The budget fight might be a great “teachable moment” for 2016 presidential contenders.

    By John Patty
    Mischiefs of Faction
    A political science perspective on the Reagan Library debateA political science perspective on the Reagan Library debate
    Mischiefs of Faction

    “Justice never sleeps,” says Rand Paul. Apparently, neither do we.

    By Gregory Koger, Richard Skinner and 6 more
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Jeb Bush’s tax plan, in 3 words: “Plata o votos”Jeb Bush’s tax plan, in 3 words: “Plata o votos”
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Jeb Bush wants to reduce (some of) your taxes.

    By John Patty

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