Mark Shields: Boston’s Kevin White — He Could Have Been a Contender
Fellow Democrats undermined the big-city mayor's opportunity for a 1972 vice-presidential run
Mark Shields: Why Newt Gingrich Scares Republicans
Party faces across-the-board defeat with Gingrich the GOP presidential nominee
Mark Shields: Fritz Hollings, an Authentic South Carolina Giant
He was a rare candidate who dared to tell voters the truth as he saw it
Mark Shields: Religious Tolerance Prevails Among Republican Primary Voters
Americans seem to prefer presidential candidates who are church members rather than true believers
Mark Shields: Rick Santorum — GOP Populist, 2012 Version
Presidential candidate should stick to his roots, emphasizing his commitment to improving the lives of blue-collar Americans
Mark Shields: In Defense of Iowa’s First-in-the-Nation Influence
Criticism aside, the facts support its rightful place as the leader in presidential caucuses
Mark Shields: Congress Down to Blood Relatives and Paid Staff
Dysfunctional and hyper-partisan, Republicans are only making themselves look worse
Mark Shields: Gingrich Rewrites His Reagan Connection
What he says now regarding the former president blatantly contradicts the facts
Mark Shields: Endorsements Matter on Checks, Not for President
Voters have their own ideas of the qualities that matter in a viable candidate
Mark Shields: A Plea to Republicans — Do Not Nominate Gingrich
As a presidential candidate he would do more harm than good for the country
Mark Shields: Republicans Are Biggest Winners in Super Committee Failure
Gridlock over budget deficit doesn't bode well for the pro-government Democratic Party
Mark Shields: Thanksgiving — The Holiday You Have to Love
Even amid the economic doldrums, there are many reasons to be thankful
Mark Shields: Obama Guilty of Rhetorical Grave-Robbery
President has a habit of quoting Ronald Reagan as an authoritative voice on public policy
Mark Shields: Democrats Storm Back From the Dead in Ohio
Gov. Kasich and Republican lawmakers are on notice after labor's successful repeal campaign
Mark Shields: News from Cincinnati Not Reassuring for Obama
Voters in a focus group voice what many Americans are likely feeling about where the president is falling short
Mark Shields: Herman Cain Rising Into Presidential Contender
He may still be a long-shot right now, but he brings optimism and intrigue that are tough to ignore
Mark Shields: Inevitability Is Not a Winning Campaign Strategy
The truth is, there is no bandwagon effect in American politics
Mark Shields: Republicans Just Want to Fall in Love
Like Democrats, they're letting emotions rule in picking a presidential nominee
Mark Shields: ‘Do Not Leave This Prophet (Eugene McCarthy) Without Honor’
The 1968 anti-war presidential candidate was a man with the kind of rare courage that changed American history
Mark Shields: For Boston Red Sox Fans, a Return to the ‘Bad’ Old Days
Losing season after losing season doesn't make the disappointment any less painful
Mark Shields: Will Rick Perry Be the Michael Dukakis of 2012?
Republican presidential front-runner ill-prepared for a national race outside Texas' one-party political bubble
Mark Shields: What It Now Means to Be a ‘Moderate Republican’
Presidential candidate Jon Huntsman shows his true conservative colors on taxes
Mark Shields: A Skeptical America Is Definitely on the Horizon
Americans have never been uncritical fans of their country's political system, but how about this for a dramatic drop in satisfaction?
Mark Shields: No Regrets for Former GOP Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee
The once formidable challenger opts not to enter 2012's 'toxic' political environment
Mark Shields: 2012 Presidential Campaign Will Not Be Pretty
Democrats will resort to smearing Republicans to avert attention from Obama's less-than-perfect first term
Mark Shields: Welcome to the ‘Loser’s’ Circle in Washington
No one emerges a winner in the showdown over America's debt ceiling
Mark Shields: Political Opponents But Personal Friends
It used to be members of Congress knew how to turn the other cheek
Mark Shields: Fan Who Gave Up Jeter Baseball the New Pride of the Yankees
Christian Lopez epitomizes the integrity and unselfishness our nation has been lacking
Mark Shields: Republicans Have Themselves to Blame for Medicare Crisis
All-out support for the bold blueprint by Rep. Paul Ryan proves bad for the GOP
Mark Shields: Why the 2012 Conventional Wisdom Could Be Wrong
The Republican field may be shaky and Obama looks formidable, but poll numbers indicate voters want change
Mark Shields: You Can Choose Your Friends, Not Your Relatives
Politician Bill Bulger made a name for himself long before his fugitive brother's recent capture made headlines
Mark Shields: John Boehner ‘Rolls’ the Obama White House
He shows he understands how central Ohio is in the outcome of a presidential electionMark Shields: For Presidential Candidates, a Minimum Level of Likability Usually a Winning Trait
But sometimes competence, stability are more important to voters — which may be a warning for Obama fans
Mark Shields: Hats Off to Our Presidential Trendsetters of Fashion
If patterns hold true, don't expect the 2012 Republican field to sport neckties
Mark Shields: New York Special House Election Means Trouble Ahead for Republicans
Sometimes special House elections are harbingers of things to come, like the Democrats' resurgence over Republican Medicare plans- 1. Capps Applauds Federal Agreement with Mortgage Servicers, Urges More Action
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