Benjamin Sarlin

Benjamin Sarlin is the Washington correspondent for The Daily Beast and edits the site's politics blog, Beltway Beast. He previously covered New York City politics for The New York Sun and has worked for talkingpointsmemo.com.

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America's Next Top Tea Partier

Michael Williams announced a bid Thursday for Texas’ Senate seat. The Tea Party loves him, but can he overcome a tough primary to become the Senate’s lone black member? Williams talks to Benjamin Sarlin about his plan to win, his friendship with George W. Bush, and his trademark bowtie.

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Budget Deficit to Hit $1.5 Trillion

Next year’s deficit will run up to $1.5 trillion, according to new figures from the CBO—thanks in no small part to a deal extending the Bush tax cuts. Benjamin Sarlin asks the pro-stimulus crowd when it’s time to rein in spending.

Benjamin Sarlin

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The Next Joe Lieberman

The Connecticut senator may be quietly riding off into the sunset after driving liberals mad, but plenty of other Democratic senators have progressives up in arms with forays across party lines. Benjamin Sarlin reports on the moderates who could follow Joe’s path.

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Health-Care Repeal Vote Sparks Surprising Unity From Democrats

Democrats could barely cobble together enough votes for health-care reform last year, but with the Republicans now in charge, even Democratic opponents of the bill are toeing the party line against the repeal vote Wednesday. Benjamin Sarlin on the suddenly united minority.

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After Giffords Shooting, Tea Party Under Siege

In the wake of the Arizona shooting, Tea Party leaders are rejecting critics who say their anti-government rhetoric is to blame. Benjamin Sarlin talks to conservative activists about their frustrating task.

Benjamin Sarlin

Benjamin Sarlin

America's Next Top Tea Partier

Budget Deficit to Hit $1.5 Trillion

The Next Joe Lieberman

Health-Care Repeal Vote Sparks Surprising Unity From Democrats

After Giffords Shooting, Tea Party Under Siege

John Boehner's GOP Headaches

The Boehner Bunch Celebrates the New House Speaker

The GOP's Charlie Rangel

What the Feds Should Ask O'Donnell

John Boehner's Tea Party Nightmare