tea party movement

D.C.'s call to boycott Eastern Shore vacation spots over pot decriminalization dispute unlikely to move Andy Harris, a congressman often wrong but never in doubt

Tea party groups never wanted tax exemption in the first place.

The latest GOP chatter about getting rid of the sitting president is no more than thunder and lightning, signifying nothing.

Why should the tea party be tax-exempt?

As the middle class shrinks and distrust of the establishment grows, a new Democratic strategy for the downwardly mobile may be both necessary and inevitable.

How would Sen. Howard Baker have responded to today's IRS scandal?

For all of the GOP's high expectations for taking control of Congress this fall and the presidency beyond, breaking the minority-vote barrier remains a critical challenge.

Jim Lee: Demise of a great society

A runoff election for a Senate seat in Mississippi got a lot of attention last week as a tea party favorite came close to knocking off a long-term establishment Republican, but as pundits focused on the strategies employed by Sen. Thad Cochran to maintain his seat, I was more taken aback by remarks from challenger Chris McDaniel following his loss.

Primary races settled this week reflect the underlying divide in the Maryland's minority party, pitting Republicans who stand on conservative principle against those who are willing to be more pragmatic as the underdog in a blue state.

Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown claimed victory in the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday after early returns suggested a landslide win.

Several General Assembly incumbents were trailing opponents after early primary voting results were released Tuesday evening — but many incumbents worked to turn back tough challenges.

New bipartisan report finds risk of climate change is a major threat to U.S. employers and future economic growth

As one former House member remarked, managing the current House GOP is akin to managing a pet alligator.

Cantor's unexpected loss to a conservative economist in Virginia's June 10 primary — despite raising nearly $5 million — has given a measure of hope to little-known candidates for Congress in Maryland, even though independent political observers say the chance of a similar upset on Tuesday remain next to nil.

The stunning primary loss of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, the first ever suffered by any congressional leader of either party, may well reflect his Virginia constituents' souring toward his personal hubris more than any cosmic policy issue.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Lollar, an ordained preacher and former tea party activist, spreads a spirited message about rising above partisanship. He contends that he is the candidate best able to beat a Democrat in November.

Thousands of child migrants from Central America are crossing our southern border fleeing violence, poverty and civil war at home; the U.S. must deal with them humanely

The tea party may think it's fighting big government, but it's in the pocket of big business.