Topic: Julian Zelizer - CSMonitor.com

How Chuck Schumer plays the congressional chessboard

The New York Democrat, though often a fierce partisan, represents a particular breed of dealmaker on Capitol Hill who combines policy understanding with an intuitive knack for legislating.

Paul Ryan and Chris Van Hollen: the fiscal bellwethers

Obama’s budget gambit: Return of the 'grand bargain'?

How dealmaking gets done on Capitol Hill

Lindsey Graham: The senator who revels in the 'ugly' issues

Obama's divide-and-conquer strategy: Is it really about destroying GOP?

Gun lobby: Congress doesn't have the muscle to pass gun control (+video)

Three (thin) reasons why Congress could yet avoid the fiscal cliff

'Fiscal cliff' talks turn sour: Are prospects for deal vanishing?

Four curious outcomes if the Electoral College ends in a tie

How hurricane Sandy tests Obama, Romney

History shows “coattail” effect not so crucial to presidents

Presidential debate: Which questions might trip up Obama, Romney?

Election 2012: In Senate, a mighty struggle to maintain status quo

Why Obama wants Chicago teachers strike to go away – fast

Romney tax returns: Could Reid’s unsubstantiated attack hurt Democrats?

Jobs report has something for both Obama and Romney

Romney pressed to release tax returns. Watchdogs ask what about Congress?

Why Richard Lugar defeat scares tea party Republicans, too

Insider trading bill: A model to end gridlock on Congress?

A Congress with no room for Olympia Snowe and other centrists?

The verdict on Rick Perry: He just wasn't ready, analysts say

Why Congress is a favorite GOP whipping boy

Mitt Romney bus tour: second chance at first impression in New Hampshire

Republican candidates: This holiday season, the wives are working overtime.