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Stubborn Things · Feb 12, 2026
In Defense of the Filibuster
“Former Speaker whose fall illustrated Republican primary voters' distrust of establishment, creating leadership instability for successors”
Filibuster reform and Senate procedureCongressional polarization and primary system effectsSenate institutional decline and legislative culture
View AnalysisFiasco · Oct 6, 2025
Benghazi: Episode 6 - Radicals
“House Speaker who reluctantly authorized Select Committee on Benghazi after pressure from Tea Party and conservative media”
Congressional Select Committee InvestigationsHillary Clinton Email Server ScandalBenghazi Attack (September 11, 2012)
View AnalysisFiasco · Sep 22, 2025
Benghazi: Episode 4 - Feckless
“House Republican leader who condemned attack but declined to criticize Obama or defend Romney”
2012 U.S. Presidential Election Campaign StrategyBenghazi Consulate Attack (September 11, 2012)Political Response to National Security Crises
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