Markos Moulitsas believes John Boehner will fail and the Democratic base will turn out in 2012. He might be right. If he is, then government will continue to grow. Another liberal thinks the President should fight even harder for his policies in the wake of the election defeat. I suspect he will do just that.

George Will describes the creative destruction of capitalism.

Arthur Herman believes the U.S. Marine Corps faces an uncertain future.

Michael Goodwin thinks President Obama will have to face up to the threat from Iran, sooner or later.

Jay Cost examines the election results, starting with the South.

Jonathan V. Last does not think President Obama has much of a chance at winning a second term. Certainly, if the unemployment numbers remain high, he will face a tough climate. But much depends on who the Republicans nominate.