This article raises several good points about the democratic party and how it may impact the upcoming election this year.

Quoted:The Republicans are so unpopular that any semi-competent opposition party should be sauntering to victory in the mid-term elections in November. Only 36% of Americans think George Bush is doing a good job as president. Even Republican states are lukewarm: his approval rating is above 50% only in Idaho, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming. And Americans like the Republican-led Congress even less: a paltry 23% of them approve of its performance.

The real danger facing the Democrats is that they become a permanent minority party—a coalition that enjoys support from the super-rich, a few minorities and the working poor, but is out of touch with the suburban middle class, not to mention America's broader interests

A new Axis of Evil????

Quoted: Iran is forging ties with those in the Middle East that share its hostility toward the US and Israel.

Right in our backyard. Should be interesting race. Safeco vs. Real Networks?

The somnolent campaign so far belies its potential to be a close contest with national interest. And with the candidates expected to spend about $28 million total by November, it'll be hard to miss.

Amazing article on the effect of populism in Latin America. Definitely check it out!!

Official Website of Mike Crapo, U.S. Senator from Idaho and Chairman of the International Trade and Finance, and Forestry Conservation and Rural Revitalization Subcommittees.