Mystery surrounds spouses of polygamist president-in-waiting Zuma. With Zuma’s African National Congress party’s overwhelming victory in the parliamentary election, the first lady question is making headlines. Parliament elects South Africa’s president, putting Zuma in line for the post when the new assembly votes in May. KWANXAMALALA, South Africa – There’s little question who will lead [...]

In an ailing radio industry, with a graying audience and a pro-government landscape, Rush Limbaugh should be shuffling off into irrelevancy. Instead, his ever more outrageous attacks have everyone debating whether he’s the G.O.P.’s de facto leader, while the party shapes its ideology to fit his needs. “How far will he go? You don’t know [...]

armyveteran101st: The republicans seem to be intent on destroying their political party, and in defying the will and desires of a clear and significant majority of the American people. They are running the great risk of becoming a second-rate political entity that may be relevant only in certain regions of the country, where their intolerant, [...]

From MediaMatters: As media figures prepare to recognize President Obama’s 100th day in office, Media Matters has reviewed coverage since the inauguration and identified numerous myths and falsehoods about the administration and its policies: MYTH: Obama has weakened our standing abroad: During and following Obama’s trip to Europe for the G-20 summit and to Trinidad [...]

TO THE GOP: Look, I get it, “real America.” After an eight-year run of controlling the White House, Congress and the Supreme Court, this latest election has you feeling like a rejected husband. You’ve come home to find your things out on the front lawn — or at least more things than you usually keep [...]