Brian McGrory of The Boston Globe writes about something those of us who have worked in the Boston-area media for a long time, which is that Congressman Barney Frank is a pill. He is arrogant, condescending and cantankerous. But we just put up with it, understanding that he was a powerful politician, unassailable in his seat, and expected to be around for many years to come. But this year, when all things seem possible, even Barney Frank may have to find some charm to stay in his seat.

Will the Federal Reserve precipitate a new civil war in this country? The short answer is...no.

Dick Morris and Eileen McGann take a look at how the GOP might clean up a bunch of congressional seats in New York.

Peter Beinart, using the example of Britain's new Conservative Prime Minister, blasts the Republicans for being hypocritical on the issue of debts, deficits, spending and taxes. He makes a good point. But he does so by saying that it is the Tea Party people who are the frauds. Not so. The establishment GOP are the frauds, and when they fail to reign in spending over the next couple of years, they will find the Tea Party folks turning on them. Then we will see a true third party movement.

E.J. Dionne looks at Ohio from his liberal perspective and George Will looks at West Virginia from his conservative perspective. Each makes some interesting points about the election atmosphere in those two crucial, neighboring states.

Bill Kristol blasts NPR for firing Juan Williams.