Byron York

Byron York is a former White House correspondent for National Review.

Byron York is a former White House correspondent for National Review.

“I Was Shocked”

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Just talked to Sen. Lindsey Graham.  He, too, is worried that Democrats will very soon push the stimulus bill through the Senate with three or four Republican votes.  And then ...

“Until One Of Us Dies”

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Here’s a note from a not-too-happy Pennsylvanian, concerning my post quoting an influential senator to the effect that Democrats have cut a deal with three Republicans: Perhaps you could let your ...

Obama: If It’s Spending, It’s Stimulus

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In his Williamsburg speech, Obama also gave his most concise answer yet to the question of whether the stimulus bill will really stimulate the economy.  His answer: if it’s spending, ...

The Wine/Cheese/Chai Tea Recovery

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A few days ago the Obama White House sent out a note to its email list asking people to take part in “Economic Recovery House Meetings” this weekend.  “The economic ...

Republican Momentum

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On Capitol Hill, you can feel the Republicans’ growing sense of confidence.  They’ve scored a lot of hits on the stimulus bill, and now they’re aiming higher.  “We’ll try to ...

“This Bill Is Stinking Up The Place”

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That was Sen. Lindsey Graham, a few moments ago, at the Republican news conference on the stimulus bill.  “In the House, the bill was written because Nancy Pelosi said she ...