Andrew C. McCarthy explains why Senator Jim Bunning of Kentucky was right to block the extension of unemployment benefits, not because he is against helping people, but because the program, and the manner in which it is implemented, is a symbol of how and why our deficits are exploding and our debt is growing to unsustainable proportions.

President Obama ups the ante as he calls for one last push to pass his health reform bill.

The bill contains a little bit of Republican window dressing, but is essentially the same government takeover of our health system. If it passes, the Democrats may find themselves in the wilderness for the next ten years.

Fred Barnes says anti-Obama sentiment is a big part of the general anti-Washington sentiment that is sweeping the nation.

Another Democrat decides not to run for reelection. He says it is over his health issues, but it may be a sex scandal.