Who’s that guy?

Only the 33rd most powerful man in Washington DC who is not called Obama or Biden.

So says GQ magazine (of all places) in their much anticipated DC power 50.  Believe it or not this was one of the buzz topics in the American capital when I was over there recently.  Hardly surprising in the most power obsessed city on earth. To paraphrase Michael Heseltine who was commenting on the ranking order of seats in Cabinet, everyone says it doesn’t matter to them, but of course it does.  Terribly.

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USA: who runs government?

I’ve been like a child with a new toy today, spending hours browsing on the Washington Post’s “Who runs gov?” pages.

The site contains up to date and interesting to read profiles of the people pulling the strings of American government.  A great resource for students and teachers of American Politics.

I’ve come up with a list of 10 of the most influential politicians in the USA, some of which you will have heard of and some you won’t. 

Obama health care speech reaction

An energised and passionate President Obama delivered his speech to a joint session of Congress.  Will it be enough?

Focus on US health care

Watch this report by Lyndsey Hilsum from Wednesday’s Channel 4 news.

Hope for health care

After Ted: more Kennedys for Massachusetts?

The Big Question runs a feature on the rather complex dynamics of choosing a replacement for his vacant Senate seat, which has been controlled by his family for over 50 years.

Can Obama meet the health care challenge?

I know there seems to be a lot of emphasis on the blog at the moment on the Obama Presidency, but a new White House incumbent gives us the chance to analyse the intricate workings of politics inside the beltway. 

Obama health check

President Obama’s campaign pledge to widen health coverage to as many of the non insured as possible is stumbling amid partisan wrangling

Obama and the magic of 60

This week we have been discussing the implications of the news that Al Franken will become the 60th Senator to vote with the Democrats.

American Politics revision: separation of powers

Barack Obama’s worst defeat so far as President is a perfect illustration of the separation of powers and checks and balances in action.

Washington Post catch up

Two great columnists sure to widen and deepen your knowledge of inside the beltway politics