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Tim Sloan, Pool / AP Photo The divide between liberals and centrists in the Democratic Party is nothing new. Ken Dallek on the history of the rift that could kill health care.

Democratic differences are endangering Democratic control of Congress, while blame for the collapse of health-care reform has been laid at President Obama’s doorstep. Pundits charge that Obama ceded control of his agenda to a dysfunctional Congress, futilely attempted to negotiate a...]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Americans have not always hated taxes. The marginal tax rate was approximately 90% for the wealthiest Americans during World War II, but 85% to 90% of the public still described their tax rate as fair. In the mid-20th century, new payroll taxes were enacted to help pay for Social Security and Medicare, while federal taxes helped fund the Interstate Highway System, strengthened research and education at America's premier public universities and built the world's most powerful military.

The  ethic enabling these advances has often counteracted the fierce individualistic streak pervading America's political culture. The nation's capacity to balance these dueling impulses has...]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 President Barack Obama’s historic victory shattered racial barriers and ushered in a political transformation. Now, as president, he is seeking to revive Americans’ faith in government action. Republicans have been beset by turmoil on countless fronts, and Democrats are poised to establish a lasting progressive majority that will make Karl Rove turn green with envy. That’s one theory of politics in the age of Obama.