Politics: White House Aide's Remarks Cause Stir on Tax Policy

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November 11, 2010 Politics

The Caucus White House Aide's Remarks Cause Stir on Tax Policy By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and JACKIE CALMES A senior adviser signaled that the administration may be willing to consider temporarily extending the Bush tax rates. Political Times Alaska May Offer a View to Future Elections By MATT BAI The last undecided Senate race could be weird politics or it could be an indicator of the rise of the independent voter. The Caucus: Counting the Write-In Votes in Alaska ADVERTISEMENT More From The Caucus 2012 Debate Planning Begins By BRIAN STELTER In a repeat of the last presidential election cycle, the Ronald ReaganPresidential Library and Museum is planning on hosting the firstRepublican primary debate. Controversial Radio Host Declines D.C. Job By MICHAEL D. SHEAR Joyce Kaufman, an outspoken conservative talk show host from Florida, will not be coming to Washington after all. A TV Show for O'Donnell? By BRIAN STELTER Christine O'Donnell said on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" that since her Senate campaign loss she had been offered a reality TV show and a book deal. Recount Could Trap Pawlenty By MICHAEL D. SHEAR The term of Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota extends as long as it takes to swear in a successor, even if a recount takes months. And that could just happen. FiveThirtyEight Miller's Chances of Victory Dim as Alaska Senate Write-In Count Begins By NATE SILVER For Joe Miller to win, 10,800 write-in ballots - or 11.6 percent of them - would need to be something other than legal ballots cast for Lisa Murkowski. 2012 Contenders to Bet Against By NATE SILVER A look at the front-runners and the long shots to capture the Republican presidential nomination. More Politics News Panel Seeks Social Security Cuts and Higher Taxes By JACKIE CALMES A politically provocative and economically ambitious plan to reduce the debt is a challenge to both parties. Document: The Report | Times Topics: Deficit Commission One Battle Won, Many Others Face Reid in Senate By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN Harry Reid won one big battle on Election Day, when he kept his seat, but more lie ahead. Robert Lipshutz, Carter Aide, Dies at 88 By DENNIS HEVESI Mr. Lipshutz had an important behind-the-scenes role in the Camp David peace accords. ADVERTISEMENT Get home delivery of The New York Times for as low as $3.15 a week.

News Analysis Stalled South Korea Trade Deal Is Setback for Obama By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG The inability to seal a deal with South Korea to expand American exports deprives President Obama of a foreign policy trophy. Obama Speech Marks Shift on North Korea By MARTIN FACKLER President Obama said countries were ready to offer aid if North Korea gives up its nuclear weapons. Television Review | 'Sarah Palin's Alaska' How's That Outdoorsy Stuff Working for Ya? By ALESSANDRA STANLEY The TLC series "Sarah Palin's Alaska" is a nature series for political voyeurs: viewers get to observe Ms. Palin observing nature. ADVERTISEMENT More Multimedia Multimedia Feature: In Memoir, Bush Addresses 9/11 Policy Controversies Former President George W. Bush's forthcoming memoir, "Decision Points," will probably receive close scrutiny by people who have followed the legal and policy debates that arose over his administration's approach to the war on terrorism. Interactive Feature: How Democrats Held On to the Senate State-by-state look at the results in key Senate races. Interactive Feature: The 2010 Republican Comeback: How It Developed On Election Night, the Republican party nearly succeeded in its goal to capture control of Congress only two years after a Democratic sweep. ADVERTISEMENT

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