Feature: Capitol Idea

Interested in understanding instead of shouting? Capitol Idea is the political series for you. Capitol Idea originates right in Washington, where Scott Nance has covered Congress and the federal government for more than a decade. Capitol Idea's aim is provide insight and knowledge; it is designed to be much more than just another strident voice in the endless inside-the-beltway spin cycle.

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• Capitol Idea: On Election Night 2012, Find Sarah Palin On Fox, Not The Ballot

  Despite hype, don't expect former Alaska governor to use TV job as "platform" for election

  Opinion by Scott Nance — on Jan 14, 2010

• Cash For Cloture? That's Just Senators Doing Their Jobs

  Harry Reid is right to say that if a senator didn't horse-trade that it 'doesn't speak well of them'

  Opinion by Scott Nance — on Dec 22, 2009

• Know Senate Health Reform By Its Opponents

  Those on the left could learn to hate the Senate health reform bill a little less by who else abhors it

  Opinion by Scott Nance — on Dec 21, 2009

• Is God Really Against Health Reform?

  Opponents pray to defeat reform, claiming God is against higher taxes and government takeover.

  Opinion by Scott Nance — on Dec 19, 2009

• Capitol Idea: It's The Jobs, Stupid

  Focusing "like a laser beam" on employment now will pay off for the president later

  Opinion by Scott Nance — on Dec 02, 2009

• Capitol Idea: The President Can Make 'Democracy Stronger' at Ft. Bragg

  President Obama should put his money at home where his mouth was in China

  Opinion by Scott Nance — on Nov 20, 2009

• Capitol Idea: For Tibet's Sake, Please Be Serious, Mr. President

  In delaying his visit with Dalai Lama, is Obama serious about progress or just paying lip service?

  Opinion by Scott Nance — on Oct 06, 2009

• Capitol Idea: Sometimes, Patience Pays Off

  With his secrecy decision, Obama proves being patient will be rewarded

  Opinion by Scott Nance — on Sep 25, 2009

• Capitol Idea: Why Government-Run Healthcare Is Good For Business

  New poll shows corporate America ought to be first in line to embrace public option

  Opinion by Scott Nance — on Sep 15, 2009

• Capitol Idea: Mr. Obama And His Mojo

  With his speech, Obama reclaims the presidency; for health care and battles that still lie ahead

  Opinion by Scott Nance — on Sep 10, 2009

• Capitol Idea: Obama Has The Wrong Clinton On Speed Dial

  The president could use some advice from the last Democrat who had to deal with relentless conservative attacks

  Opinion by Scott Nance — on Sep 10, 2009

• Capitol Idea: Obama's Health Care Speech Won't Get His Mojo Back

  President Obama will have to seize other circumstances to reconnect more deeply with the American people

  Opinion by Scott Nance — on Sep 04, 2009

• Capitol Idea: Will Dodd Take Up Kennedy's Health Care Mantle?

  Embattled Connecticut Democrat known more for bailouts than health care reform

  Opinion by Scott Nance — on Sep 01, 2009

• Capitol Idea: Senator Kennedy's Legacy

  Will the senator remain the consummate deal maker on health care reform, even beyond the grave?

  Opinion by Scott Nance — on Aug 30, 2009