Newsweek Columnists - Eleanor Clift - Capitol Letter

Clift: Obama Needs to Spend Some Political Capital

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:48:56 GMT

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

Michelle Obama Reaches Out to DC's Poor

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:32:31 GMT

Away from the cameras, the Michelle Obama is reaching out to DC's poor and neglected

Can Democrats Win Public Health Care?

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:55:42 GMT

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

Clift: Obama's Subtle Mideast Diplomacy

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:27:14 GMT

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

War Planners: Iraq Not a Good Model for Afghanistan

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:54:56 GMT

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

Clift: Sotomayor's Middle Path

Fri, 29 May 2009 19:24:16 GMT

Obama's Supreme Court pick knows what it is to transcend barriers.

Pakistanis Angry at U.S. Policy, Attitudes

Fri, 22 May 2009 21:20:30 GMT

As Zardari's offensive against the Taliban uproots more than a million Pakistanis, a seething mistrust of the United States only grows.

Clift: Obama's First Big Foreign Policy Test

Fri, 08 May 2009 19:25:47 GMT

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

Why Republicans Need More Like the Late Jack Kemp

Mon, 04 May 2009 14:13:10 GMT

Republicans need more like the late Jack Kemp.

Biden, Rendell: What Role in Specter Switch

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:18:23 GMT

Specter's partisan switch was made in Pennsylvania.

Clift: On First 100 Days, Obama Gets a B-Plus

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:04:47 GMT

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

Clift: Kennedy is the Key to Health-Care Reform

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:05:43 GMT

Ted Kennedy remains the key to health-care reform.

Clift: What the GOP Can Learn from Reagan Dems

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:28:56 GMT

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

Clift: A Parliamentary Push for Health-Care Reform

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:09:28 GMT

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.

Clift: Obama's Persistent Vision

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:48:30 GMT

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

Clift: On AIG, Obama's First Stumble

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:42:35 GMT

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

Clift: Obama's Progressive Moment

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:37:43 GMT

President Obama has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape Americans' attitudes about their government.

Clift: Kennedy's Last, Best Health Care Moment

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:42:15 GMT

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

Clift: Can Obama Keep Liberals Happy?

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:17:23 GMT

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

Clift: GOP Opposition Strategy Will Fail

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:38:32 GMT

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