Interesting Read

Enclosed you will find a series of articles which help explain some of the political discourse which can change the dynamics in Washington this fall. Next week, we will include a posting which will summarize some of the key issues which will dominate DC in the fall.

Politics

Reagan's first term offers measuring stick for Obama
By Dan Balz
The Washington Post

Poll numbers in 1994, a bad year for Democrats, don't bode well for them in 2010
By Chris Cillizza
The Washington Post

In South Dakota, Democrats' own 'mama grizzly' vs. 'the next Sarah Palin'
By Philip Rucker
The Washington Post

Establishment candidates in Arizona, Florida rally against 'outsider' rivals
By Dan Balz
The Washington Post

10 things Obama must do in 10 weeks
By Kristi Keck
CNN

Obama's Four Disasters
Heckuva job, Mr. President.
By Fred Barnes
The Weekly Standard

Does Barack Obama want to be re-elected in 2012?
Toby Harnden
The Telegraph

When Economic Policy Became Social Policy
By Peter J. Wallison
The American

In Florida, a Candidate Veers From Tea Party’s Script
By Jeff Zeleny
The New York Times

Race An Undeniable Aspect of Democrats’ Ethics Troubles
By Josh Kurtz
Congressional Quarterly

End run: Romney's crafty financing
By Jeanne Cummings & Andy Barr
Politico

Debate on taxes affects the savers
By Patrice Hill
The Washington Times

GOP takes harsher stance toward Islam
By Ben Smith and Maggie Haberman
Politico

Five myths about midterm elections
By Alan Abramowitz and Norman Ornstein
The Washington Post

With Obama address, Democrats revive specter of GOP threat to Social Security
By Michael D. Shear and Lori Montgomery
The Washington Post

Desperate Democrats pin their hopes on scary Republicans
By Dan Balz
The Washington Post

Prominent Democrats want Kennedy's widow to run for his Senate seat
By Mary Ann Akers and Philip Rucker
The Washington Post

Will its offbeat candidates hurt GOP?
By Alexander Burns
Politico

How Michael Bennet made it look easy
By David Catanese
Politico

Using the Generic Ballot to Forecast Gubernatorial Elections
Alan I. Abramowitz, Senior Columnist
Crystal Ball

Profiles

Newt Gingrich: The Indispensable Republican
By John H. Richardson
Esquire Magazine

Lazio Finds an Issue in Furor Over Islamic Center
By Michael Barbaro
New York Times

Joe Sestak, the 60th Democrat
By Michael Sokolove
The New York Times

The most powerful Republican in politics
By Jim Vandehei, Andy Barr & Kenneth P. Vogel
Politico

Thank You for Not Screaming
By Lisa Depaulo
GQ Magazine

The Making of Andrew Cuomo
By Jonathan Mahler
The New York Times

Housing and Community Development

Housing Fades as a Means to Build Wealth, Analysts Say
By David Streitfeld
New York Times

Kill Fannie, Freddie
By Boston Herald Editorial Staff

Rovian immigration fallacy
By Tom Garcia
The Washington Times